founder and CEO of Talents Ascend, a platform designed to help veterans,

military spouses, and other underserved communities transition into

meaningful civilian careers. Robyn shares her personal journey as a Navy

veteran and the inspiration behind Talents Ascend, emphasizing the

importance of a skills-based approach to job seeking.
Robyn

discusses the challenges veterans face in translating their military

skills into civilian job opportunities and the inefficiencies of

traditional resume-based hiring processes. With over 200 employers and

thousands of candidates using the Talents Ascend platform, Robyn

explains how they match military skills with job profiles created by

small businesses, offering a more effective and inclusive way to connect

talent with opportunity.
She highlights the positive changes in

the workforce, such as the rise of remote work and the influence of

younger generations, and stresses the importance of a human-centered,

skills-based approach to hiring. Tune in to learn how Talents Ascend is

making a difference in reducing veteran unemployment and underemployment

rates, while helping businesses tap into a diverse and skilled talent

pool.
Key Takeaways:
- The challenges veterans face in transitioning to civilian careers
- The inefficiencies of traditional hiring processes and the need for a skills-based approach
- How Talents Ascend connects veterans and other underserved communities with small businesses
- The impact of COVID-19 on workforce dynamics and remote work opportunities
- Robyn’s personal motivations and the broader impact of employment challenges

Action Items:
- Create a profile on Talents Ascend’s website
- Connect with a veteran at a company of interest for hiring insights
- Explore Talents Ascend’s 5 tips for implementing a skills-based hiring approach

Resources:
Talents Ascend Website - https://talentsascend.com/
Talents Ascend LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentsascend/posts/?feedView=all

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