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Regina Hartley: Why the best hire might not have the perfect resume

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Given the choice between a job candidate with a perfect resume and one who has fought through difficulty, human resources executive Regina Hartley always gives the "Scrapper" a chance. As someone who grew up with adversity, Hartley knows that those who flourish in the darkest of spaces are empowered with the grit to persist in an ever-changing workplace. "Choose the underestimated contender, whose secret weapons are passion and purpose," she says. "Hire the Scrapper."

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Tedtalks;TED;Talks;business;decision-making;entrepreneur;failure;goal-setting;mental health;personal growth;productivity;success;women in business;work;TED@UPS;2015

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