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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!

How To Get The Score You Want On A Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment
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How To Get The Score You Want On A Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment

To get the most comprehensive guidance on the PI Assessment, we recommend using Job Test Prep to prepare. If you’ve been on the job hunt, you may have come across certain personality tests that give…
12 min read
The Best Federal Resume Writing Services
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The Best Federal Resume Writing Services

Looking for the quick answer? TopStack Resume is our top pick out of all the federal resume writing services. We think they’re the best resume writing service around and they offer specialized…
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The Best Resume Writing Services For Executives
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The Best Resume Writing Services For Executives

We recommend getting started with ZipJob’s Executive Resume Service. It’s our top choice for an executive resume writing service because it provides the most personalized attention and service…
23 min read
TopStack Resume Review
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TopStack Resume Review

TopStack Resume consistently ranked one of the best resume writing services by our team, and it's easy to see why. TopStack Resume writers create custom, ATS-friendly resumes that will wow hiring…
5 min read
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…
13 min read
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…
12 min read
The Courage To Lead With Amy Riley
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The Courage To Lead With Amy Riley

Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and leadership development consultant. She’s worked with organizations such as Deloitte, Cisco Systems and Aon Hewitt and has over 20 years…
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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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Put Work In It's Place And Design Your Path With Advantage Mapping
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Put Work In It's Place And Design Your Path With Advantage Mapping

Are You finally ready to do the work you were meant to? If you’ve been going through the motions, stuck on a default path, but know you could do more - I’m here to give you permission to explore. If…
5 min read
How To Find A New Job While You're Employed
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How To Find A New Job While You're Employed

Looking for a new job while you've still got one might feel like you're walking a tightrope. You're aiming to land a better opportunity without causing any waves where you currently work. It's a…
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