Oct 7, 2025 | Newsletters
October: A Month of Awareness, Resilience, and Possibility October has always been special to me. It’s the month I became a mom and later a Mimi, a role that fills my heart more than I can describe. October also carries additional meaning. It is a month filled with...
Sep 10, 2025 | Newsletters
September: Awareness, Action, and ASCEND-ing Together September is more than just the transition from summer to fall. It’s a month filled with opportunities to reflect, improve, and act with compassion. At The ASCEND Collective, our mission is to champion people by...
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...
Aug 12, 2025 | Newsletters
August: The Month of Happiness, Family Fun, and One Very Spunky 9-Year-Old The month of August often sneaks up on us. It arrives just as summer starts to wind down and we begin to feel the tug of fall responsibilities. But before we jump into the back-to-school...
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...
Jul 8, 2025 | Newsletters
From Independence to Impact: July’s Observances and the Power of Purpose-Driven Hiring July is a month that feels uniquely American—bursting with celebration, reflection, and reminders of what it means to build something meaningful. For us at Talents ASCEND and The...
Jun 10, 2025 | Newsletters
Seeing Beyond the Surface: Communicating with Purpose, Respecting Experience, and Understanding Trauma June holds powerful reminders of what it means to truly see, and value, people for who they are and what they can do. It’s Effective Communication Month, National...
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 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...
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...
May 6, 2025 | Newsletters
A Legacy of Service: Honoring the Military, the Navy, and the Ones Who Stand Beside Them Each year, as the last Monday of May draws near, American flags are lowered to half-staff in silent tribute, cemeteries fill with flowers and flags, and families gather in...
