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. So what do you do when it comes to the cover letter? And how can […]
Traditional vs. Non-Traditional Resumes

The job market has become so competitive that job seekers are going to many different lengths to stand out. One of the key ways that applicants are drawing attention to themselves is in the format of their resume. Creating a unique resume can help candidates beat out the hundreds of other job seekers applying for […]
LinkedIn Profile Tips

LinkedIn, a social networking site perfect for job seekers and master networkers. Countless career websites will tell you that it is crucial to be on LinkedIn when looking for a new job. But where do you start? How do you dive into this business-oriented site and use it to help find yourself a new career? We […]
Breakaway Executive Search Corp.

Along with the staffing positions we offer at Breakaway Staffing Solutions we also offer candidates management-level job opportunities with our executive branch, Breakaway Executive Search Corp.
5 March Break Activities to Benefit Your Career

This week is March Break! If you’re lucky enough to have this week off to spend with your family then I’m sure you have the whole week planned out full of exciting activities. And while this week should be dedicated to spending time with your loved ones you should also use some your time off to do a […]
Your Job Search – 10 Articles You Need

Many people choose the beginning of the year to start their job search. We’ve put together a list of articles designed to help you navigate every area of your job search, from the resume to starting a new job, we’ve got you covered.
Hard and Soft Skills

There are two types of skills employers look for on your resume: hard and soft skills. Both skills play a very important role in helping you get your next job depending on the type of position you are applying for. What are hard and soft skills and how do they affect your chances of getting […]
Writing Your Resume

It can be difficult to know where to start when creating your resume. There are so many different sources out there for resume help that it becomes overwhelming to sift through the information and pick out what to include. To help you, we’ve outlined everything you should include (and a few things you shouldn’t) in your […]
History of the Resume

The resume has had quite a journey from the first resume to the types of documents candidates produce today so we thought it would be fun to explore the history of the resume and how we think it will evolve in the future.
Resume Tips

If you’re in the midst of your job search chances are you’ve turned to the internet for resume guidance to help create the best resume possible. In an attempt to make your resume the holy grail of resumes that will land you the perfect job it is easy to become overwhelmed with all of the information […]