Regina Hartley thinks that those who don't always look good on paper may be just the person you need to hire.

In this TEDTalk, human resources executive Regina Hartley suggest that when g iven the choice between a job candidate with a perfect resume and one who has fought through difficulty, always gives the "Scrapper" a chance. 

In the ten-minute talk, Hartley shares,  "A resume tells a story.   And over the years, I've learned something about people   whose experiences read like a patchwork quilt,   that makes me stop and fully consider them   before tossing their resumes away.   A series of odd jobs may indicate   inconsistency, lack of focus, unpredictability.   Or it may signal a committed struggle against obstacles.   At the very least, the Scrapper deserves an interview."

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."

Click here to watch this 10-minute TED Talk.