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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!

Top Judgments Employers Make Based on Your Resume and Background Check
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Top Judgments Employers Make Based on Your Resume and Background Check

Want to make a good impression with your prospective employer? Be aware of these seven negative judgments that employers make about applicants based on resumes or background checks. Some people would…
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Will Social Media Make Your Career or Ruin Your Reputation?
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Will Social Media Make Your Career or Ruin Your Reputation?

Chances are, you have read multiple articles dealing with the second part of this questions. Not only that, you’ve probably been witness to multiple celebrities, business professionals, and even…
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Starting Your Career in Public Health
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Starting Your Career in Public Health

Want to make a difference in the world? Who doesn’t? That’s why many students go into a career in Public Health. But, it’s not a cakewalk, like you might expect. It requires a good education, and…
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11 Little-Known Factors That Could Affect Your Job Interview
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11 Little-Known Factors That Could Affect Your Job Interview

All of us go through it sooner or later - the intimidating meeting that can change our lives. You know well how important it is to create a perfect resume and to show your advantages in this short job…
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The Motivated Job Search - New Podcast!
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The Motivated Job Search - New Podcast!

Looking for some motivation to add to your job search? Listen to CareerCoach/Executive Recruiter Brian Howard and learn! Brian is a certified career coach, Executive Recruiter and Principal owner of…
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Marketing Resume Makeover: Before & After
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Marketing Resume Makeover: Before & After

Resume writing is an incredibly interesting job. Resume writers have to meet the expectations of the job seeker and often times that job seeker does not know what they want or (and more importantly…
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Lifestyle of an Experienced Freelancer
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Lifestyle of an Experienced Freelancer

Freelancing is increasingly becoming the dream career for most of us. In fact, an increasing number of people are choosing freelancing as a profession, as the freelance lifestyle looks perfect in…
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Online Job Searching
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Online Job Searching

When it comes to online job searching in 2016, the news is overall positive. However, if you are one of the 30 million Americans out of work or underemployed**, this isn't a reason to celebrate. ** In…
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Are Your Online Job Applications Falling into the Black Hole?
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Are Your Online Job Applications Falling into the Black Hole?

Take a look at our comprehensive list of the best resume writing services to ensure your resume is prepared for the job search. These days the first person to look at your resume is not likely to be a…
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The Best Ways for Recruiters to Connect with International Candidates
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The Best Ways for Recruiters to Connect with International Candidates

Applying for jobs can be a lengthy business for candidates, and recruiters share the same pain as finding and getting in touch with international candidates can be even more lengthy. Thankfully the…
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