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...
Aug 12, 2024 | Employer Blogs
Ever wonder how your hiring practices impact the community? A skills-based hiring model is often considered better for underserved talent pools for several reasons: Focus on Abilities Over Credentials: Traditional hiring practices often emphasize formal...
Aug 7, 2024 | Newsletters
How can skills simplify your business and your life? As a small business owner, I know the daily juggle of numerous responsibilities, streamlining operations and enhancing efficiencies are crucial. Adopting a skills-based hiring model can significantly simplify both...
Aug 5, 2024 | Employer Blogs
Hiring the right talent is one of the most crucial aspects of running a successful small business. Yet, for many business owners, the hiring process can be daunting, time-consuming, and sometimes even frustrating. This is where Talents ASCEND comes in—a game-changing...
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 8, 2024 | Newsletters
May is the month of remembrance. This year is especially difficult for me as I’ve had personal family members pass away. One served in the Navy and died by suicide, and one was a long-time caretaker of a Vietnam veteran whose selfless service took her way too...
Apr 10, 2024 | Newsletters
April showers…..as the saying goes. We are showered with blessings and truly grateful for the two SkillBridge interns who chose to spend their time with Talents ASCEND. Thank you to Tatiana and Rachelle. April is also the month to recognize and appreciate...
Mar 13, 2024 | Newsletters
March is Women’s History Month and inspiring/expanding young women in science and engineering. My 14-year-old granddaughter aspires to be an astronaut and go to Mars by way of the Naval Academy or MIT. It is with her future in mind that I am...
Feb 7, 2024 | Newsletters
February is one of my favorite months. First because it’s my birthday month and second because of “love” day which is what I refer to for Valentine’s Day. Not everyone has a “valentine”, but everyone can have someone to love or...
Jan 10, 2024 | Newsletters
January is the month of new. A new year and people making new resolutions, deciding to make new changes to hopefully better their lives. The sad news is that only 9% of people will actually keep their resolutions for the entire year. Why are we so resistant...
Dec 13, 2023 | Newsletters
December is a month of many things. Religious holidays, the remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor, National Fruitcake Month and National Read a New Book Month. Universal Human Rights Month. The end of a past year and the wish for the new year to be merry and...
Nov 9, 2023 | Newsletters
November is National Military Family Month. Since its declaration in 1996, this special month has served as a reminder of the challenges that military families face every day. It wasn’t until many years after I served in the Navy and stationed in Keflavik,...
