THE BEST HIRE MIGHT NOT HAVE THE PERFECT RESUME: REGINA HARTLEY

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SCRAPPERSPeople who have fought their way exhibits qualities of resilience and grit

They should be given a chance for interview

Hiring managers often look for “perfect resume” – elite education, great internships and high GPA

These people often bring a sense of passion and purpose to business situations

Scrappers pay attention to details, more attentive

High powered success driven by poverty and trauma

SILVER SPOONS People who have good education from elite colleges, good GPAs

Never having to struggle

Achieved things easily in life as opposed to “scrappers”

Might not be comfortable in extreme circumstances

A well known “Scrapper”Given up for adoption by own biological parents

Dyslexic

College dropout- never graduated due to financial constraints

Slept on friend’s dorm room floor Sojourned in India

Thrown out of his own company

“Great leaders, whether in business, community or politics, came from disadvantaged backgrounds and often thrive in leadership roles”

“We learn more from what is broken than situations that run smoothly”

“SILVER SCRAPPERS”Fought their way into ivy institutions after overcoming obstacles, but drive for perfection leads them to avoid risks to keep their spotless records unblemished

WHAT FUTURE HIRING SHOULD BE LIKE Measures of a quality candidate are limited by chasing perceived perfection

Talented people can achieve great success, if only given the opportunity

“Scrappers” have total control over themselves

Diverse companies often support “scrappers”

An underestimated contender’s secret weapons- Passion and Purpose