What our clients and candidates say about us
"Rob Mills at Breakthrough acted with the utmost honesty and professionalism throughout the recruitment process. He understood the kind of role I was looking for and what I had to offer. He kept in close contact with me throughout, giving me confidence that he was on the case. I have no hesitation in recommending the services of Breakthrough to employers and job seekers alike".
Chief Technical Officer // Award winning Security Software Organisation
"I have worked with Rob Mills and Breakthrough Search for over a year now, both as a candidate and as a recruitment partner, and I would say that he stands out from the crowd in a very special way. Honest, dedicated and a true professional who is always focussed on presenting opportunities to candidates that "match-fit" the role, saving time and money for everyone involved by ensuring that the right skill-sets and characteristics are best placed to serve business goals".
Sales Director // e-Learning Solutions Business
"Breakthrough Search have provided an excellent service to our company, assisting us in the recruitment of a number of truly exceptional individuals for key Director level sales positions. They have taken the time to really understand our business, culture and recruitment needs and have delivered candidates that consistently exceed our expectations. I would highly recommend Breakthrough to any business seeking an effective recruitment partner in its truest sense".
Chief Executive Officer // Leading Archive and Storage Software Organisation
"I have used the services of Rob and Breakthrough Search for several years. The service he provides is excellent, he is proactive and thorough. He is careful to match applicants to exactly the right role".
Sales Director // UK Public Sector Software Organisation
"Breakthrough Search bring significant value for both parties during the placement of a role. Throughout my career within IT sales, Rob Mills is the first recruiter that genuinely works with you as a consultant to proactively place you and provides a highly professional service. It has been a delight working with Rob - who has placed me with a global market leading software company as a sales director".
Sales Director // Global Software Plc
"Rob Mills of Breakthrough Search is a very professional and trustworthy and focussed on delivering for his customer. In 15 years hiring sales and marketing teams I have met only 3 recruitment professionals who I would trust completely and Rob is in that select group".
Sales & Marketing Director // Mobile Content Provider
"I have known Rob and Breakthrough Search for two years and they placed me in my current role. I have always found him to be extremely professional and knowledgeable on the mobile industry. In my opinion what sets Rob apart from other Executive Recruiters I have dealt with is his desire and ability to match a role with an applicant's strengths, background and needs. I have referred a number of close friends in the industry to Rob and would have no hesitation in recommending Rob and Breakthrough Search to any recruiter or job seeker".
Regional Sales Manager // Global Mobile Applications Provider
"Rob and Breakthrough Search has assisted our business for some time in helping to identify and recruit talented individuals that have the rights skills and cultural fit with our business. I would recommend Breakthrough Search to other businesses".
Sales Vice President // UK Public Sector Telecommunications provider
"Rob is a rare breed-a professional who knows his target market, and most importantly, takes time to listen to his candidates. Rob has placed me in my recent positions, and recruited for my team. I have no hesitation in recommending him".
Sales Director, Government // Global Telecommunications Plc
"I was impressed with Breakthrough from the initial meeting right through to hiring a candidate for an executive marketing position. I have and will continue to use their services for all our executive hiring. Breakthrough have great attention to detail and specifically focus on matching the candidate with the vacancy, something I have found very difficult to achieve over many years of hiring key individuals".
CEO // Award Winning CTI Business
"I have worked with Rob for over 5 years and can honestly say that he is one of the best recruitment professionals that I have ever engaged with. He delivers a truly personal service and always ensures the closest match between his clients and candidates requirements. His follow up skills are second to none, something that is rare in the world of recruitment. He has a wide and diverse network that he uses well. I would not hesitate to recommend Rob or to work with him again as either a client or a candidate."
Head of Government Sales // Global Telecommunications Plc
"Rob constantly delivers excellent results. He has find me the right candidates for the roles that I have considered quickly and efficiently. This has saved me hours of interview time and has resulted in the recruitment of indviduals that have significantly enhanced my business performance."
Head of Government Business Division // Global $Multi-Billion IT Services Plc
"I have known Rob Mills for over 4 years and have used his services more than once. Rob's company (Breakthrough Search) has well established links into Government & the key IT/SI suppliers to Government, and as such has an in-depth understanding of the Public Sector marketplace. Rob's network of contacts range from C-Level execs in Government as well as the private sector through to highly technical staff. Rob is a highly credible, serious and professional individual who provides great value for money and admirable integrity during the search process. Rob is very highly recommended."
Head of Central Government Sales // FTSE 100 Communications Company
"Breakthrough Search worked to ensure they fully understood both my sales history and experience, they then mapped these skills and my personality to my current employers requirements and culture. This has proved to be a very good fit for both of us. Although from an IT & IS infrastructure background the transition to software sales had always seemed a step too far but Breakthrough Search helped to make this happen."
Government Sales Manager // Leading Software and Virtualisation Organisation
"I greatly appreciated working with Breakthrough Search in the process of joining *********. Starting from scratch, we developed a very good relationship: while he always showed impeccable integrity, Rob's empathy and understanding of his client's needs helped me think very clearly about both my own and the company's objectives. It was a pleasure to do business with Rob."
Business Development Director // Mobile Solutions Provider
"After being in technology over a decade you become intimate with the wicked ways of recruitments therefore, it is important to work with a recruiter who is credible, commercially astute and has an understanding of technology broadly. On that basis it is with great pleasure I endorse Rob Mills. I have known and worked with Rob for a number of years and have observed great integrity, professionalism and strong understanding of the business of technology."
Business Manager // Global $Multi-Billion Software Plc
"Rob is highly professional, effective, and personable, providing a first-class service built on an in-depth knowledge, vast experience, and a wide and impressive network. Rob's integrity is second-to-none. He works tirelessly to ensure he fully understands his client's needs, thus enabling him to provide a bespoke service throughout the recruitment process from initial meeting to successful placement. His ability to think outside the box also means he succeeds where others may miss opportunities. His honest and open approach and commitment make Rob a pleasure to work with, I would happily recommend him".
Director of Communications // Central Government Unit