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TED Talk – Why the best hire might not have the perfect resume

Wednesday 16 November 2016

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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“I’m here to demonstrate that disabled people can be in leadership positions”

Dr Alice Maynard CBE CMgr CCMI, forged an accomplished career as a chair, non-executive director, coach and adviser

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From school to work: the broken transition

Young people are finding it harder than ever to get into jobs and thrive. Here’s what’s happening behind the scenes.

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Young people and skills: what’s really missing?

CMI’s report, Bridging the gap: Supporting a new generation of leaders, reveals why the UK’s youth struggle to switch to work

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Chartered Manager Rosie Hewat says CMI is like “a rare coin in your pocket”

Rosie Hewat CMgr MCMI, Chartered Manager of the Week, says CMI laid solid foundations for her professional qualifications

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