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Michael Gardon

Michael Gardon

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Mike is our Founder, career coach, and resident expert on all things resume, hiring and work-life. He is author of The Break newsletter and host of The Break Podcast on Careercloud. He has seen everything from being hired (and fired) to hiring and managing hundreds of people over his career. Mike has also successfully navigated many career pivots. He is a former derivatives trader turned corporate consultant turned entrepreneur who also holds a Bachelors' Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MBA from DePaul University in Chicago. Mike is often interviewed and quoted on career topics in major publications such as Business Insider, Forbes, USA Today, Yahoo Finance and Fox News. Mike resides in the beautiful midwest where he built a life around his family. Connect with Mike to talk purpose, career change, entrepreneurship and side hustles like Quotebook, which he built with his kids!

How to Hire A Class A Truck Driver
How To Hire A Tutor: Everything You Need To Know
Using Financial Planning As A Tool To Intentionally Design Your Life With Richard Archer
How to Hire A Surgical Nurse Nurse: A Guide for Healthcare Employers
How to Hire A Delivery Driver
Doing Hard Things: What One Reporter Learned From Taking On Ironman and Interviewing The FIRE Community With Kathleen Elkins
How To Hire a CNA: Your Guide to Finding the Right Certified Nursing Assistant For Your Needs
How To Create A Great LinkedIn Profile
How To Hire A Registered Nurse: A Guide for Healthcare Employers
How To Capitalize On Career Accidents With Dennis Geelen, The “Accidental Solopreneur”