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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!

Large Corporation Or A Small Company? Pros And Cons Of Working For Either One
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Large Corporation Or A Small Company? Pros And Cons Of Working For Either One

When deciding where to look for your next job, there are a lot of factors to think about. Choosing the kind of company that you want to work for is a big one. Should you go for a large corporation and…
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What’s Your Online Reputation Say About You? Your Facebook Profile Matters!
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What’s Your Online Reputation Say About You? Your Facebook Profile Matters!

Unlike LinkedIn, Facebook is not classified as a “professional social network.” For the most part, it’s a freely social place—a spot online where you can stay in touch with friends, family members…
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PODCAST: How to Become the Boss That Nobody Will Leave
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PODCAST: How to Become the Boss That Nobody Will Leave

If you are a mid-level manager you need to listen to this podcast. Scott Love shows managers how to be the boss nobody will leave.  With over 20 years of empirical research, he gives managers tactical…
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Get Lucky Job Hunting This St. Patrick's Day
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Get Lucky Job Hunting This St. Patrick's Day

With March 17th just around the corner, you may be looking for ways to increase your luck when it comes to finding your dream job. Here are some things you can do to bring some of that St. Patrick’s…
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A Quick and Easy Cover Letter Format That Works
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A Quick and Easy Cover Letter Format That Works

Writing a cover letter can feel intimidating, but there is a science to it that has been proven to get prime results. Follow a few simple rules and you’ll see the difference. CONSIDER HOW (AND IF…
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10 CV mistakes that might cost you a job
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10 CV mistakes that might cost you a job

The job market is more brutally competitive now than ever before. According to Robert Meier, President of Job Market Experts, only 2% of job applicants actually make it to the interview stage, meaning…
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Ten New Job Search Sites Discovered
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Ten New Job Search Sites Discovered

If you're looking for more places to find employment, our guide to the best job posting sites is a valuable resource. Part of being a good job seeker is maximizing your use of online job boards. Our…
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Thoughts on Fitting Into Your New Company Culture
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Thoughts on Fitting Into Your New Company Culture

You’ve submitted your resume, aced the interview, landed the offer, passed the background and drug screenings, received your start date and are now ready to take this company by storm. You have…
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Overused terms you shouldn't use on your LinkedIn Profile
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Overused terms you shouldn't use on your LinkedIn Profile

Your LinkedIn profile is a key digital identity that reflects your professional accomplishments. Thus, it shouldn’t just be a collection of most fancy words. Rather, it should tell the world about…
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1st Impressions: How much does what you look like, actually matter?
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1st Impressions: How much does what you look like, actually matter?

In 2017, we wear our independence and our rights as a badge, we love to tout our support or criticisms of politics, pop culture and day to day occurrences. We live in a digital age where, let’s face…
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