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Many people are wary of looking for and applying to jobs online, and rightly so, as job scammers are on the rise, targeting their prey more creatively than before.
So, how can we help people quickly ascertain genuine opportunities while matching their skills and experience to suitable roles? About 70 students from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore attempted to answer this question during the LemmaTree x NTU POCathon.
They came up with impressive submissions, ranging from job portals showcasing verified jobs and companies to scam alert verification features. The 17 teams that participated in this event wowed the judges with their amazing POCs, created in less than four weeks. The top 6 teams were shortlisted for an in-person demonstration in NTU, where all four judges cracked their heads to select the top 3 winning teams.
Here are the great ideas of the top 6:
1235
1235 proposed a verified and optimized human resources platform for companies and applicants to create verified customizable profiles. Their POC, powered by Affinidi’s APIs, strives to help companies verify their job applicants’ backgrounds and vice versa. It was awe-inspiring for the judges to see a product coded within such a short time.
BYTEMASTERS
BYTEMASTERS’ proposed solution grants access only to verified companies, ensuring that job-seekers do not have to deal with any job scams while receiving a curated list of suitable roles powered by AI technologies. Although they did not manage to create a fully functional application, they made an interesting comparison of current solutions and their loopholes before crafting an all-rounded solution. Kudos to the team.
localhost404
localhost404 created a functional portal that accurately detects unverified companies and job postings besides curating a list of suitable job opportunities for users. The judges were impressed with the ready application.
Newbility
Team Newbility proposed a web service solution that could verify company accounts, review job posts, and provide tailored talent and job recommendations to companies and applicants. A unique feature of their proposed solution was to feature job openings from other sources instead of having the companies post their roles from scratch.
noTurningBackSistas
One of the most out-of-the-box ideas goes to this all-women team. Their solution focused on helping remote employees, including freelancers, by creating smart contracts, a digital wallet, and automated scam detections. They even included an introductory tutorial for users — putting themselves in the shoes of users, indeed.
ThesePeopleAreOnTime
Another all-women team, these people were not only on time but also on point. Their solution revolved around matching verified companies with verified talents, and vice-versa, to create a trusted environment for everyone involved.
These teams presented their solutions to our judges:
- Alex Albano, Marketing & Ecosystem Growth, Affinidi
- Tan Min Min, Director of Product, Affinidi
- Duy Dang, Head of Engineering, Trustana
- Dilparinder Singh, Strategy Lead, LemmaTree
The winning teams to walk away with cash prizes and an exclusive internship were:
- Newbility
- 1235
- ThesePeopleAreOnTime
We thank all the participants of this PoCathon for their enthusiastic participation, and we hope to see these solutions launching soon.
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