The Beacon: May 2025

The Beacon: May 2025

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...
Why Hiring Veterans is a Smart Move for Your Business 

Why Hiring Veterans is a Smart Move for Your Business 

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...
The Beacon: May 2025

The Beacon: April 2025

Honoring Resilience: Hope, Military Children, and Autism Awareness​ April holds profound significance. It’s a month that reminds us to celebrate resilience, raise awareness, and lead with hope. As we recognize both the Month of the Military Child and Autism Awareness...
Overcoming Obstacles to Hiring the Right Candidate

Overcoming Obstacles to Hiring the Right Candidate

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...
Why Experience Doesn’t Always Equal Competence

Why Experience Doesn’t Always Equal Competence

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...
The Hidden Time Cost of Traditional Hiring Methods 

The Hidden Time Cost of Traditional Hiring Methods 

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...
V2I Partnership

V2I Partnership

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Talents ASCEND announces partnership with Vets2Industry FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Talents ASCEND® and Vets2Industry Announce Strategic Partnership to Support Veterans and Military Spouses in the Workforce  Simpsonville, SC– March 14, 2025 –...