As someone actively applying for remote jobs, I've encountered a common issue: scheduling meetings with recruiters. The back-and-forth communication to finalize a time was causing unnecessary delays, sometimes wasting 2-3 days. To address this, I decided to integrate a calendar into my profile, allowing recruiters to see my availability and schedule meetings directly.

After researching several tools, I found that cal.com was the easiest and most efficient solution for this purpose. Below, I’ll walk you through the steps I took to integrate cal.com into my workflow using React.

Steps for Integration:

1. Create a cal.com account.

To get started, I created an account on cal.com, a platform designed to simplify meeting scheduling.

2. Navigate to the "Event Types" section and click on "Embed."

Once logged in, I went to the "Event Types" section, clicked on the three-dot symbol ("...") on the right side, and selected "Embed."

3. Create a React project and install the necessary packages.

Next, I created a new React project and installed the required package using the following command:

npm i @calcom/embed-react

4. Copy and use the provided embed code in the React project.

I then copied the embed code provided by cal.com and implemented it into my React project.

5. Outcome:

After completing these steps, the result was a seamless calendar integration, allowing recruiters to view my available slots and schedule meetings with just a few clicks.

This integration has significantly improved the efficiency of my job application process, reducing delays and ensuring that meetings are scheduled promptly.