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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!

Pivoting with Purpose: Alex Compton's Inspiring Journey from Basketball to Business
Podcast

Pivoting with Purpose: Alex Compton's Inspiring Journey from Basketball to Business

Alex Compton was born in the Philippines. The son of two educators, his family moved back to the US less than a year after he was born. Having experienced some success in basketball in high school, he…
3 min read
Breaking the Burnout Cycle With Julie Bee
Podcast

Breaking the Burnout Cycle With Julie Bee

Julie Bee is the founder of TJB Media (2021) and BeeSmart Social Media (2008). She’s an award-winning podcast host, a leader, a professional speaker, and an entrepreneur. Julie is a graduate of the…
4 min read
From Corporate to Coach: Alli Rizacos’ Journey to Entrepreneurial Freedom
Podcast

From Corporate to Coach: Alli Rizacos’ Journey to Entrepreneurial Freedom

In 2021, Alli Rizacos took the leap and left the corporate world to pursue her dream of building a coaching business while traveling the world. In less than 3 years, she has built a recognizable brand…
4 min read
A 4 Step Process To Increase The Odds Of Finding Your Passion
Career Change

A 4 Step Process To Increase The Odds Of Finding Your Passion

If you haven’t found your passion, you’re not alone. Very few people know what they want to do with their lives, and there are many who think they know, only to realize later that they’ve been chasing…
11 min read
11 Best Recruiting Platforms To Help You Find Top Talent
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11 Best Recruiting Platforms To Help You Find Top Talent

Looking for a quick answer? ZipRecruiter is the best platform to post your job description and find talent. They distribute to hundreds of other job sites and are constantly rated as the industry…
11 min read
TopStack Resume Review
Resumes

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
The Courage To Lead With Amy Riley
Podcast

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…
5 min read
Put Work In It's Place And Design Your Path With Advantage Mapping
Career Change

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
Get The Job

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…
6 min read
25 Star Interview Questions And Answers
Get The Job

25 Star Interview Questions And Answers

Navigating job interviews can feel exciting yet a tad overwhelming. Let's talk about a secret weapon that might just be your perfect guide: the STAR interview method. This clever technique is your key…
15 min read