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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 Create The Perfect Resume As A Recent College Grad
Resumes

How To Create The Perfect Resume As A Recent College Grad

Written By: Michael Gardon | Edited By: Mike Jelinek You’ve been working your entire life so you can add a college degree to your resume. Now, you’ve achieved your goal and are part of the 37% of…
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How Much Should A Resume Writing Service Cost?
Resumes

How Much Should A Resume Writing Service Cost?

Written By: Michael Gardon | Edited By: Mike Jelinek Over the past few years resume writing services have begun to sprout up left and right, and have become an increasingly popular choice among job…
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Navigating Career Exits And Acquisitions With Alexis Grant
Podcast

Navigating Career Exits And Acquisitions With Alexis Grant

Written By: Michael Gardon Alexis Grant is founder & CEO of They Got Acquired, a media company that helps entrepreneurs sell online businesses. Previously, she was EVP of Content at The Penny Hoarder…
2 min read
How To Screen Job Applicants: 9 Effective Strategies
Hiring

How To Screen Job Applicants: 9 Effective Strategies

If your hiring process seems slow or ineffective, you should learn the best strategies for screening job applicants. Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with nine of our favorite methods here. That way…
5 min read
The Best IT and Tech Job Boards
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The Best IT and Tech Job Boards

Find the best job boards for sourcing IT and tech talent. If you’ve been involved in hiring for more than a minute, you’ve learned that finding tech talent for your team can be tricky. But that task…
8 min read
The Best and Worst States to Hire Workers
Hiring

The Best and Worst States to Hire Workers

It has never been more challenging to hire workers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on October 4 that there were 10.7 million unfilled jobs in the United States while unemployment is at…
8 min read
Best Time Tracking Software of 2024
Entrepreneurship

Best Time Tracking Software of 2024

Time tracking software solves a common problem many businesses face. According to this study, 30% of business professionals say manual time tracking is one of the most time-consuming processes. More…
10 min read
The Different Types Of Resume Formats And When To Use Them
Resumes

The Different Types Of Resume Formats And When To Use Them

Written By: Michael Gardon | Edited By: Mike Jelinek Writing a solid resume is the first step in finding a job, whether you’re looking for your dream job or just the next stop on your way up the…
10 min read
How To Create A Resume With No Work Experience
Resumes

How To Create A Resume With No Work Experience

Written By: Michael Gardon | Edited By: Mike Jelinek One of the trickiest parts of landing your first job is creating a resume with no work experience. How do you impress a hiring manager when you can…
9 min read
How To Hire Your First Employee

How To Hire Your First Employee

Written By: Michael Gardon Your business is growing–that’s the good news. Here’s the tricky part: you’re starting to realize that you can’t possibly do it all yourself. That’s when you know that it’s…
7 min read