U of A Partners with Blockchain Company for Innovative Resume-Building Program
The University of Arkansas recently collaborated with Arkansas-based blockchain company iDatafy to implement a new resume-building program for students.
The program, SmartResume, will directly verify and connect users’ resumes to the organizations, awards and education listed on the resume itself.
“If you think about it, colleges and universities have been issuing diplomas and transcripts for hundreds of years,” Walton college dean Matthew Waller said, “but they have never actually issued certified resumes to their students despite the colleges being in a position as a trusted authority to do so.”
SmartResume builds credible, certified resumes by collaborating with educators and employers, significantly reducing the vetting process. Each accredited institution features a SmartResume seal, certifying education, awards, employment, references, and more.
iDatafy founder and CEO Dave Wengel said his goal in developing SmartResume is simple.
“We want to build the world’s most trusted resume and certified career network,” Wengel said. “And do it from Arkansas.”
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More than 2,000 SHRM Certified Professionals from across the United States and Canada activated their certified SmartResumes during a successful one month pilot program
In a case study by Mary Lacity, Director of the Blockchain Center of Excellence for the University of Arkansas, SmartResume®is described as “a trusted platform for talent acquisition based on verified credentials that are secured with blockchain technology.”
UA System Press Release: LITTLE ROCK (March 19, 2020) — Six institutions within the University of Arkansas System are now issuing certified SmartResumes® as part of a statewide pilot initiative designed to better connect students and alumni with employment opportunities and help promote economic development and more efficient business practices.
In Blockchain Foundations: For the Internet of Value, author Mary C. Lacity highlights the value of blockchain for business applications. SmartResume®, the world’s first certified job talent platform, receives recognition for its innovative use of blockchain technology to certify an individual’s educational achievements and connect with employers.
