This weekend is the Labour Day long weekend! As Canadians prepare for a fantastic 3-day weekend it’s important to remember to be safe this weekend. We want everyone to have a safe and fun long weekend so we’ve put together a…
Yearly Archives: 2016
Job Tips for Recent Grads
Are you a recent graduate? Did you take the summer to relax before finding a job in the real world and are now panicking as the job search starts to sink in? Do you see friends getting ready to go back…
Asking Job Interview Questions
It’s very important to ask questions during your job interview. Asking interview questions lets the employer know that you are engaged with their company and want to know as much as you can about the position and the company that…
Resolving Workplace Conflict
If you’ve ever had a job chances are you’ve encountered some type of conflict with a co-worker at one time or another. This workplace conflict may come as a result of opposing opinions, compensation, jealousy, credit, or even personal conflict that…
Order Picking
A portion of our General Labour and Forklift Operator positions we have available at Breakaway involve order picking. But what is order picking? If you accept one of our order picking positions what will you be doing? And why do companies…
Common Forklift Terms
There are many common forklift terms that appear over and over again when discussing Forklift Operator jobs. These terms may be used by some companies but not others so it can be difficult to understand exactly which qualifications you need when…
Social Media Profiles & Your Career
Social media can be a huge asset to your career – from your job search to your workplace there is an overwhelming focus on social media sites. This can be a wonderful thing when searching for a career but if…
8 (More) Websites Designed to Make Your Life Easier
In the past we’ve provided readers with blog posts like ‘Skill Development Websites’, ‘6 Websites Designed to Make Life Easier’, and ‘7 (More) Websites Designed to Make Life Easier’, all designed to provide you with websites you can use to simplify…
5 Steps to Creating the Perfect Cover Letter
Everyone knows they need to have an impressive resume to stand out when applying for a job, but what about the cover letter? Some companies require it, some recommended it, and many hiring managers say they don’t even read it.…
5 C’s Job Seekers Look for in a New Employer
In part because of the growing struggle for a proper work-life balance there are more factors that each new job seeker must consider before making the decision the apply to or accept a job with a new company. Below are 5 C’s…