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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!

Creative Resume Do's and Dont's
What Employers Want When It Comes To Customer Service Skills
5 Careers for the Adventurous Soul
How to Get More Views to Your LinkedIn Profile
How To Be A Career Coach To Yourself
Tips for Americans Working Overseas Who Want to find a Job in the U.S.
Finding the Right Job – How To Read Job Postings
How to Plan to Get Your Dream Job
Job Search Roundtable Podcast - Part 2
3 Easy Steps to Getting the Right Skills on Your Resume