    /* Variables */
    :root {
        --border-radius-sm: 5px;
        --border-radius-md: 10px;
        --border-radius-lg: 20px;
        --border-radius-xl: 25px;
        
        --spacing-xs: 5px;
        --spacing-sm: 10px;
        --spacing-md: 15px;
        --spacing-lg: 20px;
        --spacing-xl: 30px;
        --spacing-2xl: 40px;
        --spacing-3xl: 50px;
        
        --font-size-xs: 12px;
        --font-size-sm: 14px;
        --font-size-md: 16px;
        --font-size-lg: 17px;
        --font-size-xl: 45px;
    }
    
    /* Custom Scrollbar for Webkit browsers (Chrome, Edge, Safari) */
    ::-webkit-scrollbar {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
    }
    
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
      background: transparent; /* Transparent track for a modern look */
    }
    
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
      background-color: var(--menu-color); /* Match thumb color to your menu */
      border-radius: 5px;
      border: 2px solid transparent; /* Adds spacing around the thumb */
      background-clip: padding-box;
    }
    
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
      background-color: var(--menu-color); /* Darker green when hovering */
    }

    
    /* Firefox scrollbar styling */
    * {
        scrollbar-width: thin;
        scrollbar-color: var(--menu-color) transparent;
    }
    /* Flash error box */
    .alert {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
        border-radius: 0.5rem;
        position: relative;
        max-width: 357px;
        padding-right: 25px;
    }

    .alert-icon {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      margin-right: 0.75rem;
    }
    .alert-error { /* you can remove if you only have one type */
      background: #fde2e2;
      color: #8a1c1c;
    }
    .alert-success{
      background: #e2fde7;
      color: #44613a;
    }
    .close-btn {
        position: absolute;
        right: 0.2rem;
        background: none;
        border: none;
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        color: inherit;
        cursor: pointer;
        padding: revert;
    }
    
    /* Base Styles */
    body {
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        height: 100vh;
        background: url(/resources/images/bg.jpg) no-repeat center 80% / cover;
        color: var(--Text-color);
    }
    
    h1 {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
        margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
    }
    
    a {
        color: var(--Text-color);
        font-weight: bold; /* Make all links bold */
        text-decoration: none; /* Remove underline from all links */
    }
    
    /* full-screen overlay, uses your --Background-color */
    #page-loader {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background-color: var(--Background-color);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      z-index: 9999;
      transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    }
    
    /* your two-letter IL logo in Poppins, pulses using --accent-color */
    .loader-logo {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: 4rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--accent-color);
      animation: pulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    
    /* fade-out helper */
    #page-loader.hidden {
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    
    /* simple scale pulse */
    @keyframes pulse {
      0%, 100%   { transform: scale(1); }
      50%        { transform: scale(1.1); }
    }

    
    /* Layout Components */
    .container-background {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .external {
        background: var(--Background-color);
        border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
        padding: var(--spacing-xl) var(--spacing-3xl);
        box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        max-width: 800px;
    }
    
    /* Progress Bar */
    .progress-bar {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        width: 170px;
        float: right;
        margin-right: var(--spacing-xs);
    }
    
    .progress-segment {
        flex: 1;
        height: 5px;
        background: #e0e0e0;
        margin-right: var(--spacing-xs);
        border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    }
    
    .progress-segment:last-child {
        margin-right: 0;
    }
    
    .progress-segment.active {
        background: var(--menu-color);
    }
    
    /* Form Steps */
    .form-step, .page-2 {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .form-step.active, .page-2.active {
        display: block;
    }

    /* Add this to your CSS */
    .invalid {
        border-color: #ff4444 !important;
    }
    
    .shake {
        animation: shake 0.5s;
    }
    
    @keyframes shake {
        0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
        25% { transform: translateX(-10px); }
        75% { transform: translateX(10px); }
    }

    /* Buttons */
    button, 
    input[type="submit"] {
        background: var(--menu-color);
        color: white;
        padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-md);
        border: none;
        border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
        cursor: pointer;
        margin: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-xs);
        margin-left: 0;
    }
    
    button:hover, input[type="submit"]:hover {
        background: var(--Text-color);
        color: var(--Background-color);
    }
    
    .prev-btn {
        background: #6c757d;
    }
    
    .prev-btn:hover {
        background: #5a6268;
    }
    
    /* Form Elements */
    .form-row {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        gap: 55px;
        margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    .form-group {
        flex: 1;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: baseline;
    }
    
    /* Input Fields */
    input[type="text"],
    input[type="email"],
    input[type="password"] {
        border: 1px solid var(--menu-color);
        border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
        padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-md);
        font-size: var(--font-size-md);
        outline: none;
        margin: var(--spacing-xs) 0;
        width: 90%;
        transition: border-color 0.3s;
        background-color: var(--input-color);
        color: var(--Text-color);
    }
    
    input[type="text"]:focus,
    input[type="email"]:focus,
    input[type="password"]:focus {
        border-color: var(--menu-color);
    }
    
    /* Title Styling */
    .title {
        position: relative;
        font-weight: 900;
        font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
        margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
        text-align: left;
        padding-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
    }
    
    .title::after {
        content: '';
        display: inline-block;
        width: 56%;
        height: 2px;
        background-color: var(--Text-color);
        border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
    }
    
    .title::before {
        content: '• • •';
        display: inline-block;
        width: 150%;
        text-align: left;
        font-size: 10px;
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -5px;
        left: 60%;
    }
    
    /* Layout Container */
    .big-container {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        gap: var(--spacing-lg);
        margin: 0 auto;
        border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    }
    
    .left-content,
    .right-content {
        flex: 1;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    /* Image Styles */
    .signup-image {
        max-width: 100%;
        max-height: 300px;
        object-fit: contain;
    }
    
    /* Google Sign-up Button */
    .google-signup-btn {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
        background: #ffffff;
        color: #000000;
        font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
        font-weight: 500;
        padding: var(--spacing-md);
        border: 2px solid #0E153A;
        border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
        cursor: pointer;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        transition: box-shadow 0.3s, background-color 0.3s;
    }
    
    .google-signup-btn:hover {
        background-color: #f7f7f7;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }
    
    /* Separator */
    .separator {
        height: 2px;
        background: var(--seperator-color);
        margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
    }
    
    .finish-form {
        margin-top: var(--spacing-3xl);
    }
    
    /* Profile Section */
    .profile-pic-container {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    }
    
    .profile-pic-btn {
        width: 250px;
        height: 250px;
        border: 2px dashed var(--Text-color);
        border-radius: var(--border-radius-xl);
        background: transparent;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        font-size: 50px;
        color: var(--Text-color);
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: background-color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
        overflow: hidden;
    }
    
    .profile-pic-btn:hover {
        background-color: var(--seperator-color);
    }
    
    /* Bio Section */
    .bio-container {
        width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    
    .bio-container textarea {
        width: 95%;
        border: 1px solid var(--menu-color);
        border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
        padding: var(--spacing-sm);
        background: var(--input-color);
        font-size: var(--font-size-md);
        resize: none;
        color: var(--Text-color);
    }
    
    /* Tags System */
    .tags {
        display: inline-flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
        padding: var(--spacing-xs) 0;
        border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
        align-items: center;
        width: max-content;
        max-width: 450px;
    }
    
    .tag {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        background-color: var(--menu-color);
        color: white;
        padding: 0 var(--spacing-sm);
        height: 40px;
        border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
        font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
        font-weight: bold;
        cursor: pointer;
        white-space: nowrap;
        position: relative;
    }
    
    .tag::after {
        content: '×';
        font-size: var(--font-size-md);
        color: white;
        margin-left: var(--spacing-sm);
        cursor: pointer;
    }
    
    .tag-input-container {
        display: inline-block;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .tag-input {
        flex: 1;
        max-width: 150px;
        padding: var(--spacing-sm);
        border: 1px solid var(--menu-color);
        border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
        background-color: var(--input-color);
        font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
        color: var(--Text-color);
        height: 40px;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }
    
    .add-tag-btn {
        padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
        height: 40px;
        border: 1px dashed var(--menu-color);
        background: none;
        color: var(--menu-color);
        border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
        font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: background-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
    }
    
    .add-tag-btn:hover {
        background-color: var(--menu-color);
        color: white;
    }
    
    /* File Upload Area */
    .drag-and-drop-area {
        width: calc(100% - 85px);
        max-width: 800px;
        margin: var(--spacing-lg) auto;
        padding: var(--spacing-2xl);
        border: 2px dashed var(--Text-color);
        border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
        text-align: center;
        background-color: transparent;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .upload-content {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
        gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    }
    
    .drag-and-drop-area .upload-icon {
        font-size: 8rem;
        color: var(--Text-color);
        margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
    }
    
    .upload-text {
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    .drag-and-drop-area p {
        font-size: var(--font-size-md);
        color: var(--Text-color);
        margin: var(--spacing-sm) 0;
        font-weight: bold;
    }
    
    .drag-and-drop-area .upload-btn {
        padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-lg);
        font-size: var(--font-size-md);
        transition: background-color 0.3s;
        font-weight: bold;
    }
    
    /* File List */
    .file-list {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
        margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
        max-height: 150px;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }
    
    .file-item {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
        padding: 8px var(--spacing-sm);
        border: 1px solid #ddd;
        border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
        background-color: #f9f9f9;
        margin-right: var(--spacing-md);
    }
    
    .file-item .icon {
        font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    }
    
    .file-item .file-name {
        font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    }
    
    .file-item button {
        background-color: transparent;
        border: none;
        cursor: pointer;
        color: red;
        font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    }
    
    .file-item button:hover {
        text-decoration: underline;
    }
    
    
    #add-job-btn {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        background-color: transparent;
        border-radius: 12px;
        color: var(--Text-color);
        font-size: 16px;
        cursor: pointer;
        font-weight: bold;
    }
    
    #add-job-btn i {
        width: 24px;
        height: 24px;
        border: 2px solid var(--Text-color);
        border-radius: 5px;
        font-size: 25px;
        padding: 10px;
        margin-right: 10px;
    }
    
    #add-job-btn:hover {
      background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }
    
    .external #form3, .external .page-2 {
        width: 800px;
        min-height: 400px;
    }
    
    #job-list {
        min-height: 200px;
        max-height: 300px;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }
    
    .date-picker-container {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .date-input{
        width: 38% !important;
    }
    
    .startdateFull {
        width: 90% !important;
    }
    
    .date-input:last-child {
        margin-left: 18px;
    }
    
    
    /* Toggle Switch Container */
    .toggle-switch {
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-end;
        gap: 10px;
        cursor: pointer;
        user-select: none;
        margin-top: 15px;
    }
    
    .toggle-switch input[type="checkbox"] {
      display: none;
    }
    
    /* Slider for the toggle switch */
    .slider {
      width: 36px;
      height: 20px;
      background-color: #ccc;
      border-radius: 20px;
      position: relative;
      transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
    }
    
    .slider::before {
      content: '';
      width: 16px;
      height: 16px;
      background-color: white;
      border-radius: 50%;
      position: absolute;
      top: 2px;
      left: 2px;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }
    
    /* Checked state for the switch */
    .toggle-switch input[type="checkbox"]:checked + .slider {
      background-color: var(--menu-color);
    }
    
    .toggle-switch input[type="checkbox"]:checked + .slider::before {
      transform: translateX(16px);
    }
    
    /* Label text styling */
    .label-text {
      font-size: 15px;
      font-weight: bold;
      color: var(--Text-color);
    }
    
    .job-list {
        padding: 15px;
    }
    
    .job-card {
        background: var(--input-color);
        border-radius: 8px;
        padding: 24px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        border: 3px solid transparent;
    }
    
    .job-card:hover {
        border: 3px solid var(--menu-color);
        transition: .2s;
        cursor: pointer;
    }
    
    .job-card-header {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    
    .job-card-header h3 {
        font-size: 16px;
        /* color: #333; */
        font-weight: 500;
        margin: 0;
    }
    
    .job-card-actions {
        display: flex;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    
    .job-card-actions button {
        padding: 14px 16px;
    }
    
    
    .job-title {
        font-size: 20px;
        font-weight: bold;
        /* color: #000; */
        margin: 0 0 8px 0;
    }
    
    .job-location {
        font-size: 14px;
        color: gray;
        margin: 0 0 8px 0;
    }
    
    .job-duration {
        font-size: 14px;
        color: gray; 
        margin: 0 0 8px 0;
        float: right;
    }
    
    .job-description {
        font-size: 14px;
        /* color: #666; */
        margin: 0;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }
        /* Dark Mode Toggle */
    .mode-toggle {
        position: fixed;
        bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
        right: var(--spacing-xl);
        background: var(--menu-color);
        color: white;
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        cursor: pointer;
        z-index: 100;
        box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }
    .mode-toggle:hover {
        transform: scale(1.1);
    }
    .password-wrapper {
      position: relative;
      display: inline-block;
      width: 99%;
    }
    
    .password-wrapper input[type="password"],
    .password-wrapper input[type="text"] {
      padding-right: 2.5rem; /* room for the button */
      width: 100%;
      box-sizing: border-box;
    }
    
    .password-toggle {
        position: absolute;
        top: 30%;
        right: 0.75rem;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        background: none;
        border: none;
        color: var(--Text-color);
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        cursor: pointer;
        padding: 5px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    /* override inside the wrapper */
    .password-wrapper input {
        width: 100%;
      box-sizing: border-box;
    }
@media only screen and (max-width: 750px) {
    .big-container{
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
    }
    .left-content, .right-content{
        width: 100%;
    }
    .external{
        padding: var(--spacing-2xl);
        width: 100%;
        box-shadow: unset;
        height: 100%;
    }
    .form-row{
        gap: var(--spacing-lg);
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    #form1 {
        width: unset !important;
    }
    input[type="text"], input[type="email"], input[type="password"]{
        width: calc(100% - 30px);
    }
    #form1 button, input[type="submit"]{
        float: right;
        margin-top: 50px;
    }
    .progress-bar{
        margin-top: 85px;
        float: unset;
    }
    .upload-content {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    
    body {
        background: var(--Background-color);
        height: unset;
        justify-content: unset;
    }
    .container-background{
            align-items: unset;
    }
    

}