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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!

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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4 Tips For A Career Change At 50 And Beyond
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4 Tips For A Career Change At 50 And Beyond

Changing careers can be a worry at any age but, the older you get, the more worrisome you can feel about it all. You’re an older worker, competing against your peers which may be younger. Not to…
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50 Informational Interview Questions to Navigate Your Next Career Move Successfully
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50 Informational Interview Questions to Navigate Your Next Career Move Successfully

Navigating a career change or exploration often requires gathering insights from those already established in your field of interest. The informational interview is a key strategy for doing just that…
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How To Update Your Resume For A Career Change
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How To Update Your Resume For A Career Change

If you want to change careers and need resume help, start with TopResume to get a free resume review. People change jobs all the time. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that the…
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How To Answer The Question “What Am I Good At?”
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How To Answer The Question “What Am I Good At?”

If you are looking for a career change or are just starting out, you may be asking yourself “what am I good at?”  In this article, we will share 5 tips to help you answer this question and design the…
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What To Do When You Hate Your Job
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What To Do When You Hate Your Job

Have you ever had a case of the Sunday Scaries? You know, that dreadful feeling that sets in on Sunday evenings when the next day's job looms large over your peace of mind? It’s a common feeling for…
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How To Make A Career Change At 40
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How To Make A Career Change At 40

Making a career change at 40 can be within reach for you. It’s never too late to switch careers. The average age workers change careers is 39. So, if you’re thinking about changing career paths at 4…
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6 Of The Best Electrician Jobs [2024]
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6 Of The Best Electrician Jobs [2024]

Electricians are the unsung heroes of our modern world, keeping the lights on, the appliances running, and the digital age buzzing. With the ever-growing demand for skilled tradespeople and the rapid…
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