The perfect resume isn’t everything, explains Regina Hartley, human resources expert. Whether you’ve worked odd jobs or faced tremendous adversity, these can actually fuel growth transformation *and* be assets when it comes to business. In her TED Talk, she explains how hiring managers should give more candidates a chance — even if their resume doesn’t sparkle in the way they’d expect. “Choose the underestimated contender, whose secret weapons are passion and purpose,” she says.