Lifecycle Management of Resumés with Decentralized Identifiers and Verifiable Credentials
Patrick Herbke, Anish Sapkota, Sid Lamichhane
TL;DR
This paper tackles the problem of trustworthy and timely resume verification in fast-paced hiring by introducing a decentralized credential framework built on DIDs and Verifiable Credentials, anchored by EBSI. The proposed DApp enables real-time issuance and verification without intermediaries, with a three-party flow among issuers, holders, and verifiers and a trust layer provided by EBSI's VCs and TIR. The study demonstrates integration of DIDs, VCs, and EBSI to reduce verification delays and increase cross-border trust, supported by a real-time communication architecture (WebSockets, message queues) and standardized protocols (OID4VC). It discusses implementation details including a Next.js frontend, Postgres storage, and GDPR-conscious design, as well as limitations such as EBSI centralization and issuer revocation challenges. The work highlights practical impact for recruitment and professional certification ecosystems and points to future directions like threshold signatures and interoperability improvements to broaden adoption.
Abstract
Trust in applications is crucial, especially for fast and efficient hiring processes. Applicants must present credentials that employers can trust without delays or risk of fraudulent information. This paper introduces a framework for managing digital resumé credentials using Decentralized Identifiers and Verifiable Credentials. We propose a framework for the issuance and verification of Verifiable Credentials in real time without intermediaries. We showcase the integration of the European Blockchain Service Infrastructure as a trust anchor. Furthermore, we demonstrate a streamlined application process, reducing verification times and fostering a reliable credentialing ecosystem across various sectors, including recruitment and professional certification.