Jun 9, 2025 | Candidate Blogs
Transitioning from the military to the civilian workforce can feel like entering a whole new world—especially when it comes to resumes and job applications. You’ve got years of experience, dedication, and leadership under your belt, but how do you translate that into...
May 13, 2025 | Candidate Blogs
Transitioning from military service to civilian life is a significant change, and finding viable employment is a crucial step in this journey. With proper preparation and strategic actions, service members can successfully navigate this process. Here’s a one-page...
Aug 19, 2024 | Candidate Blogs, Employer Blogs
For decades, the resume has been the cornerstone of the job application process. It’s a snapshot of one’s career history, educational background, and a curated list of accomplishments. But as the job market evolves, the traditional resume is becoming an increasingly...
Jun 7, 2024 | Candidate Blogs, Employer Blogs
Robyn GrableFounder and CEO of Talents ASCEND In its list of top workplace predictions for 2023, consultancy firm Gartner said “skills-based hiring rather than degree requirements will dominate at successful companies.” According to McKinsey, “hiring for skills is...
May 9, 2023 | Candidate Blogs, Employer Blogs
Military Skills Translator – how do they relate to a civilian resume? By: Robyn Grable Military veterans develop distinctive capabilities and valuable skills through real-world, high-pressure experience. From leadership to self-sufficiency and integrity, it’s hard to...
Jan 12, 2023 | Candidate Blogs, Employer Blogs
Letting go of someone or something can be an emotional roller coaster. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross M.D. explained the five stages of grief in her book On Death and Dying in 1969. Over 50 years later, her conceptual explanation of this cycle of processing still...
Jan 12, 2023 | Candidate Blogs, Employer Blogs
Whether it is a 7-course formal Thanksgiving meal, or a cobbled together Friendsgiving during a lunch break, millions of Americans ask each other what they are grateful for each year. Some are grateful for financial comforts, and others for the people that...
Jan 12, 2023 | Candidate Blogs, Employer Blogs
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. While we are more than halfway through the month, and well on our way to October, Veterans ASCEND knows that Suicide Prevention within the Military Community is a subject that is deeply personal for many of...
Jan 12, 2023 | Candidate Blogs, Employer Blogs
A common faux pas that we hear about often is the lack of Business etiquette. In this new era of evolving expectations of conduct, digital communication, and remote work; how we present ourselves and treat others is still noted by clients, customers, and coworkers...
