Sep 2, 2025 | Candidate Blogs, Employer Blogs
At Talents ASCEND, our mission has always been clear: to create a more equitable, skills-based hiring process that removes bias and opens doors for untapped talent. But hiring is only one part of the journey. Thriving careers and successful businesses are built on...
Jul 15, 2025 | Employer Blogs
Josh NowackThe ASCEND CollectiveBoard Member There are people in this world who wake up on third base and swear they hit a triple. And look—I’m not saying anyone has a perfect life. But if you’ve got options, you’re already ahead of the game. Now imagine trying to...
May 27, 2025 | Employer Blogs
Recruiting is often seen as a strategic, numbers-driven process – metrics, job descriptions, matching skills to roles. But here’s the truth: even with all the knowledge, technology, and experience in the world, there’s one massive, unpredictable variable at...
May 19, 2025 | Employer Blogs
In the fast-changing world of work, what truly sets candidates apart isn’t where they’ve been—it’s what they can do. At Talents ASCEND, we believe that the traditional resume, with its emphasis on job titles and company names, is outdated. Instead, we prioritize...
Apr 28, 2025 | Employer Blogs
In today’s competitive job market, finding candidates who bring dedication, resilience, and leadership to the workplace can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Yet, one group consistently offers these qualities and more: military veterans. Hiring...
Apr 17, 2025 | Employer Blogs
As a small business owner, every opportunity to save on expenses while doing good in your community is worth exploring. One such opportunity is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) — a valuable federal tax credit available to employers who hire individuals from...
Apr 1, 2025 | Employer Blogs
Hiring the right candidate is one of the most critical challenges businesses face today. Despite a growing emphasis on finding individuals with the right skills, many companies still struggle to fill roles with top talent. Traditional hiring hurdles—like talent...
Mar 25, 2025 | Employer Blogs
Does Experience Equal Competence in 2025? A talent acquisition specialist recently shared a growing challenge in hiring today: traditional resumes don’t always tell the full story. “In today’s job market,” she explained, “many resumes are crafted using AI tools or...
Mar 18, 2025 | Employer Blogs
For business owners, every hour spent on hiring is an hour taken away from running and growing the business. Yet, many still rely on traditional hiring methods that are not only costly but also incredibly time-consuming. From posting job ads to sifting through...
Feb 27, 2025 | Employer Blogs
In the world of small business hiring, traditional resumes and applications have long been the go-to methods for evaluating potential candidates. However, these outdated approaches often fail to deliver the right talent with the necessary skills. For small businesses,...
Jan 28, 2025 | Employer Blogs
In construction, success relies on precision, planning, and execution. Every structure, from the simplest shed to the most intricate skyscraper, is only as strong as its foundation—both literally and figuratively. For small construction firms, the foundation isn’t...
Dec 23, 2024 | Employer Blogs
Unintentional bias in hiring is a persistent issue that hinders the ability of businesses to build diverse, talented teams. Traditional hiring processes often prioritize subjective criteria—like resumes that highlight specific schools, employers, or even names—that...
