How Talents Ascend is Revolutionizing Hiring with a Skills-Based Approach | Robyn Grable Interview

In this episode of VET S.O.S., Shawn and Eric welcome Robyn Grable, the 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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