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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!

Numerical Reasoning Test - Everything You Need To Know About Pre-Employment Assessments
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Numerical Reasoning Test - Everything You Need To Know About Pre-Employment Assessments

The numerical reasoning test gauges how efficiently you can deal with numbers by requiring you to answer questions using facts and figures presented in statistical tables, often within a time limit…
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How To Ask For A Raise [With Scripts]
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How To Ask For A Raise [With Scripts]

If you’ve exceeded every goal your manager has set for you, you may be trying to learn how to ask for a raise. We know that this conversation makes even the most self-assured professional tremble on…
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5 Tips For A Successful Career Change
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5 Tips For A Successful Career Change

Thinking about making a career change? Don’t worry, you’re not alone here. According to this source, 70% of working-age people are looking to change careers. Additionally, 52% of U.S. workers are…
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How to Pass a Pre-Employment Assessment Test
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How to Pass a Pre-Employment Assessment Test

We recommend prepping for the Caliper test specifically or get help with other tests through a service called Job Test Prep. If you’re actively job hunting, you’re likely to run into at least one pre…
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The Career Test Guide: How You Can Use Assessment And Aptitude Tests To Your Advantage
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The Career Test Guide: How You Can Use Assessment And Aptitude Tests To Your Advantage

Wondering what your next career step should be? A career aptitude test or career assessment could give you valuable information about the type of job you can excel at. Career assessments help you find…
17 min read
How To Identify And Escape A Toxic Work Environment
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How To Identify And Escape A Toxic Work Environment

Navigating a toxic work environment can feel like trying to find your way through a maze filled with stress and negativity. I’ve been there too, and I know how isolating it can be.  Studies show that…
9 min read
Designing Your Life With Purpose: Tools and Strategies with Nicole Greene
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Designing Your Life With Purpose: Tools and Strategies with Nicole Greene

Nicole Greene is a Business and Lifestyle Strategist for badass women founders and executives who are committed to high performance in multiple non-negotiable roles (think executive, founder, mom…
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6 Of the Best Paying Jobs In Transportation [2024]
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6 Of the Best Paying Jobs In Transportation [2024]

Are you planning on a career in the transportation field, but you want to know what the best paying jobs in transportation are? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Our research has come up with six…
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70 Questions To Ask At The End Of An Interview
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70 Questions To Ask At The End Of An Interview

When it comes to the job interview process, many job seekers focus solely on preparing for the questions they will be asked by the interviewer. However, it's important to remember that the interview…
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13 Of The Best Careers In Psychology [2024]
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13 Of The Best Careers In Psychology [2024]

Are you fascinated by the human mind and its complexities? Welcome to the world of psychology, a field brimming with diverse and rewarding career opportunities. In this article, we dive into the top…
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