Resumes are dead.

Or at least we wish they were. Innovators have long sought to replace resumes but create unhelpful alternatives that don't make recruiters' or candidates' lives easier.

What if we could take the inspiration of POAPs in the hiring process? POAP stands for Proof of Attendance Protocol (pronounced PO-AP) and is a digital collectible created as an NFT powered by the blockchain. They're used to prove attendance at an event or experience.

Imagine if something similar existed to prove our skills, education, and experience?

Benefits to Recruiters

• Mitigates resume fraud: Recruiters can verify credentials and experience on the blockchain instead of relying on candidates' self-reporting.

• Saves verification time: Verified information for a candidate can be reviewed in one place instead of confirming degrees, certifications, and employment history separately.

Benefits to Candidates

• Avoids absurd resume updates: With ATS systems, many candidates copy-and-paste from job descriptions to get past the algorithm.

• Organizes and controls data: Data can be stored in wallets and shared with potential employers as necessary.

Risks

• Could replicate current hiring inequities: Just as POAPs are collected by those who have access to information and time, POSPs could similarly be stacked in favor of those who are already privileged.

• May present security and UX challenges: Would we swap one set of challenges for new security risks and user experience challenges?

Would you prefer a traditional resume or one leveraging the blockchain?