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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!

5 Workplace Trends We'll See Coming Out Of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Career Change

5 Workplace Trends We'll See Coming Out Of the Covid-19 Pandemic

My team and I have worked remotely for years, and we understand the great freedoms, and pitfalls of remote work. Now that millions of workers around the world are working from home, and acclimating to…
2 min read
Dogs in the Workplace
Entrepreneurship

Dogs in the Workplace

Dogs have a certain way of healing. When our children left for college, we felt empty. We immediately went out and got two dogs. The whole atmosphere instantly changed, and the unconditional love that…
14 min read
Careercloud Guide to Coworking Space In Chicago
Entrepreneurship

Careercloud Guide to Coworking Space In Chicago

Besides being known for deep dish pizza and signature elevated “L” trains, Chicago is one of the world’s leading business and startup hubs. More and more knowledge economy workers are residing in work…
15 min read
Best Coworking Spaces In Austin Texas
Entrepreneurship

Best Coworking Spaces In Austin Texas

Austin is undergoing a period of skyrocketing growth, and so are coworking spaces in Austin. Austin’s population continues to rise - fueled by the unique startup and freelance scene that continues to…
11 min read
Marc Miller: Pivot Like a Pro
Podcast

Marc Miller: Pivot Like a Pro

Hello, World! Marc Miller is the founder of www.careerpivot.com, a career design firm for those “in the second half of life” that are looking to make a career change. Mr. Miller has made seven career…
4 min read
The 2017 Resume - Trends to Follow
Resumes

The 2017 Resume - Trends to Follow

Keeping up with the trends in resume writing is important. Employers are expecting you to research and be knowledgeable in this field. No one has the time to scan through a 10 pages resume anymore…
4 min read
How to leverage DNA to Become a Purple Squirrel
Hiring

How to leverage DNA to Become a Purple Squirrel

For as long as I can remember, employers have written job postings that describe candidates that don’t exist. Oh sure, there is one person in the world that is a perfect fit of the described position…
5 min read
How to Become a Secret Shopper
Get The Job

How to Become a Secret Shopper

You’ve likely heard of secret shopping, but how do you actually get started as a secret shopper? This article will break down all the details so you can get paid for shopping! What Is Secret Shopping…
4 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Your First Day of Work
Get The Job

The Ultimate Guide to Your First Day of Work

Well, let’s start by talking about my son’s first day of work because I think it may make you laugh a little and it always helps knowing that someone else may have had it worse. Fresh out of college…
8 min read
“I Hate My Job.” What About Changing Your Attitude?
Career Change

“I Hate My Job.” What About Changing Your Attitude?

So you hate your job. What do you do to survive this conundrum? The first thing I recommend you do is change your attitude. You may not want to hear that, you may want to hear all the reasons you…
5 min read