:The digital recruitment landscape has evolved rapidly, yet it remains fragmented across multiple platforms suchasLinkedIn,Naukri, Google Careers, and Indeed. Each platform maintains its own data structure, authentication method, andcategorizationframework, creating inefficiencies and limited interoperability for both job seekers and recruiters. This paper reviews thedesignanddevelopment of JobConnect: A Centralized Multi-Platform Job Search and Career Management System, an academic andlightweightHR-Tech framework that unifies fragmented employment data while maintaining educational accessibility. JobConnect integratesmultiindustry job listings, standardizes salaries in USD, and provides analytics dashboards for career insights across technology, healthcare,finance, automotive, and e-commerce sectors. Built on Node.js, React, and SQLite, it ensures offline capability and zero-configurationdeployment, making it suitable for institutional use. Comparative analysis with existing systems demonstrates improveddataconsistency,faster response times (<500 ms), and enhanced accessibility. By combining technical innovation with academicdeployability,JobConnect bridges the gap between commercial recruitment platforms and educational environments, enabling inclusiveandresearch-driven employment technology developmentKeywords:Search Platform, Multi-Platform Aggregation, Career Management System, Cross-Industry Integration, EducationalAccessibility, Employment Technology, SQLite, Node.js, React, HR Tech