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Great listen, makes you ponder hiring decisions you have made and their individual outcomes. I’ve personally hiried from both the “silver spoons” and “scrappers” groups of individuals. Both have brought benefit and both have had their challenges. The leadership you bring to the table can define either individuals success or failure in the role. Never underestimate the “scrapper” when you have powerful leadership skills!

As a current college student, I definitely find myself to be “the Scrapper.” Life growing up hasn’t been easy. Yet, I try and strive for success and find my potential! Regina Hartley’s words are definitely effective and very insightful! Quite frankly, society should stop comparing people based on factors Hartley describes in the video. Somethings in our lives are cannot be chosen for us but rather societically oppressed upon us. We are born into economic systemic failures! As employers, we seek a meaningful job so we can overcome it. A struggle I have found is that employers often don’t look past the paper (resume). Us “Scrappers” deserve an interview as it can display to you the employer, who we truly are beyond our education, previous employments, etc. so that we can showcase what we can really bring! #lookbeyondthepaper #scrappersdeserve

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I share this post for two reasons. Reason 1: It makes a lot of sense and HR people and companies should consider hiring “the scrapper” over candidates with a silver spoon. If companies want innovation, then consider with the first step by hiring with an innovative style. Reason 2: I am “the scrapper.” This is not just my opinion but the opinion of other people. At one point of my life I was a wanderer. Yet, I am self-taught. I haven't done event planning working many years for a company or marketing working for a company. Yet, I have had to do it on my own and learn on my own. I have worked hard with networking, hosting meetups, and finding innovative ways to reach out to possible employers. My resume, doesn't portray me as the ideal candidate. Judging me strictly on my resume is like judging me as dating material based on my Tinder profile. At least consider me for an interview.

🚀Embracing the unconventional why a Hustler Mentality Reigns in Startups🎯 The power of unconventional The journey of a startup defines #️⃣ Adaptability #️⃣ Reselience #️⃣ Innovation #startuphiring #anuradhainspires #innovationmindset

It's time to broaden our perspectives when it comes to hiring. Sometimes, a candidate who has overcome adversity can bring a unique perspective and work ethic that is hard to find in someone who has had an easy path. So, let's consider unconventional candidates and give them a chance to shine. #hardworker #hardwork #motivation #hardworking #hardworkpaysoffs #hardworkpaysoff #success #love #hardworkers #goals #hardworkpays #inspiration #hardworkingman #selfgrowth #successmindset #hardworkanddedication #dedication #mindsetmatters #mindset #recruitment #recruitmentrevolution #workplaceculture #workforcedevelopment #workforceexcellence

Hire the Scrapper. People that learn how to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds display creativity and grit that can never be measured through conventional methods, placing your bet on a Scrapper might pleasantly surprise you for the benefit of your organization's growth.

Yes! We can still impress potential employers even if we don't have any references. Focus on highlighting your strengths and experiences through your resume and cover letter. The trick is to be confident and enthusiastic about your potential

Dear HR managers, 😊 sometimes the brightest sparks come from those just starting their journey. Embrace the potential of beginners; they might lack experience, but their fresh perspective and untapped potential can bring something truly extraordinary to your team. #GiveChanceToAll #hr

It's great to remember that not every candidate has the same opportunities. Not everyone can attend the Ivy League school. Not everyone actually has the opportunity to work in an enterprise-level company in their field due in their small, home-town area. Not everyone can move. While many companies are hiring remotely now, this has really only been the case for a short time in most industries. Not everyone has a boss who shares information and metrics that an employee can use to support competency on their resume (especially true in small businesses). For those who love to look at job titles to gauge fitness for a position, not only do many companies (especially small ones) call their internal positions something different than what others in the industry might call it, but the valuable person at a small company will most likely be wearing many "hats" and gaining many competencies outside of their "job title". A "Scrapper" status candidate who attended a community college doesn't necessarily stop learning, stop growing their skill set, or stop staying up to date on the latest happenings in their field. In fact, they may be incentivized to do so. At the very least, scrappers deserve the interview.