The Interview Guys
Smarter Job Search. Better Interviews. Higher Salaries.
Jeff Gillis & Mike Simpson “The Interview Guys”: Your Trusted Career Experts Since 2012
Since 2012, The Interview Guys have helped over 100 million unique visitors from 100+ countries. With more than 1.5 million resources downloaded, including our Special Report: How To Give Perfect Interview Answers Every Time and Interview Master Guide (selling over 50,000 copies), we’ve become a go-to authority for job seekers worldwide.
We focus on quality over quantity, delivering real, practical advice that works. From crafting standout resumes to acing interviews, our proven methods simplify your path to career success.
Thousands of job seekers have shared their success stories thanks to our friendly, approachable style that makes career preparation less daunting.
Join the millions who’ve transformed their careers with The Interview Guys.
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Data-Driven Career Insights
Stay ahead of the competition with exclusive hiring trends, deep salary breakdowns, and research-backed reports that reveal what recruiters really look for.
AI-Powered Resume Tools
Transform your resume with cutting-edge AI. Improve formatting, tailor keywords for applicant tracking systems, and craft attention-grabbing summaries that get noticed.
Over A Decade Providing Cutting Edge Interview Strategies
Master every interview with proven techniques used by top professionals. From answering tough behavioral questions to negotiating salary like a pro, we’ve got you covered.
Career-Boosting Case Studies
Learn from real job seekers who landed dream roles using our strategies. See exactly how they overcame obstacles, improved their applications, and impressed hiring managers.
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A strategic approach to mastering your job search & career advancement.
Our Latest Posts
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New Gallup Data: AI Is Everywhere at Work. But Almost Nobody Feels the Difference.
Fifty percent. That’s the share of American workers who now use artificial intelligence at work, according to new Gallup survey data published this week. It’s the first time that number has ever crossed the halfway mark in Gallup’s polling history, and it’s up from just 21% in mid-2023. By almost any measure, AI at work…
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The Informational Interview: How to Ask for One, What to Say During It, and How to Follow Up After
Most job seekers know the informational interview exists. Very few actually use it well. The concept sounds almost too simple. You reach out to someone working in a role or industry you’re interested in, ask if you can pick their brain for 20 minutes, and walk away with insider knowledge that no job description could…
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10 Best Remote Jobs for Retirees in 2026 (That Actually Value Your Experience)
You spent decades building skills, relationships, and judgment that most hiring managers would kill for. Now you’re looking for something flexible, remote, and worth your time. That’s a completely reasonable ask. Here’s the reality though: the job market in 2026 is genuinely complicated for retirees. Age discrimination is real. Some industries have changed faster than…
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10 Best Remote UX Research Jobs in 2026 (Salaries, Skills, and How to Get Hired)
What Is UX Research and Why Is It Booming? If you’ve ever wondered why some apps feel effortless and others make you want to throw your phone across the room, that difference usually comes down to UX research. UX researchers study how real people interact with products, services, and digital experiences. They run interviews, design…
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Top 10 Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers for 2026: Behavioral, Technical, and System Design Questions That Actually Get You Hired
So you’ve landed a software engineering interview. That’s genuinely exciting. But if you’ve been spending every prep hour grinding LeetCode, you might be in for a surprise. The technical bar is still very real, but behavioral questions, system design discussions, and culture fit are now equally weighted at most major companies. Candidates who only prepare…
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Top 10 Claude Salary Negotiation Prompts (Scripts That Actually Work)
Here’s a number that should make you uncomfortable: nearly nine in ten hiring managers keep the offer on the table even after tough bargaining, yet 55% of American workers accept the initial salary offer without negotiating. That gap between what’s possible and what most people do is costing job seekers a staggering amount of money…
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The IG Network: Your Unfair Advantage in the Job Market
Here’s the truth: The strategies we share on the blog are just the beginning. The real game-changers?
They’re inside The IG Network...
We created this exclusive community because we got tired of watching talented people struggle with the same outdated job search advice everyone else was peddling.
What you’ll get inside:
- Resume Analyzer PRO – The same ATS technology employers use to screen you, now working for you
- Cover Letter Generator PRO – Goes way beyond templates to match company culture and solve their specific problems
- Hidden Job Boards Tool – Access to the 70% of jobs that never get posted publicly
- The Interview Master Guide – 43 chapters covering every scenario you’ll face
- IG Interview Coach – AI-powered practice that analyzes your answers like a real interviewer would
- IG Insider Briefings – Real-time job market intelligence delivered every two weeks
- The Briefing Room Community – Connect with serious job seekers (and us) who actually get it
Look, we’re not here to sugarcoat anything. The job market is brutal right now, and most people are using strategies that stopped working years ago. You need tools that match what employers are actually using in 2025.
Ready to stop playing by everyone else’s outdated rules?
The Interview Guys By The Numbers
2012
Year Founded
12+ years of job search expertise. Helping you job seekers land their dream jobs since 2012
100M+
Job Seekers Helped
Empowering millions worldwide with expert interview and career guidance.
1.5M+
Career Resources Downloaded
Helping job seekers improve resumes, ace interviews and land offers.
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Our Research Reports
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The 300-Second Filter: How AI Now Rejects Millions of Candidates Before a Human Opens Their Resume
You hit submit at 2:00 PM. By 2:05 PM, an AI system has already evaluated your resume, cross-referenced your LinkedIn profile, scored your alignment against the job’s core requirements, and — for most applicants — quietly moved your application into a rejection queue. A human recruiter hasn’t looked at a single line of your work…
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State of AI in the Workplace Q1 2026: A Comprehensive Interview Guys Research Report
Introduction: The Year the Hype Became Your Reality Here’s a number worth sitting with: 91% of organizations now use at least one form of AI in their operations. Not piloting. Not planning to. Using it right now, in the same workplaces where you’re trying to get hired, keep your job, or get promoted. That’s the…
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The State of Job Search Mental Health in 2026: Why 72% of Job Seekers Are Breaking Down Before They Ever Get Hired (A Comprehensive Research Report)
By 2026, the simple act of looking for a job has become a mental health crisis. While headlines tout low unemployment rates and a “resilient economy,” half a million Americans have quietly given up searching for work entirely. Not because they don’t want jobs. Because they’ve been rejected so many times they now believe no…
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The 2025 Job Market Year-End Review: How AI Reshaped American Employment [Research Report]
As 2025 draws to a close, American workers and employers find themselves navigating the most profound transformation of the job market in modern history. What began as experimental AI adoption has crystallized into a fundamental restructuring of how work gets done, who gets hired, and what qualifications matter most. The numbers tell a stark story:…
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The State of Skills-Based Hiring in 2025: 85% of Companies Claim It, But Only 1 in 700 Hires Are Actually Affected – A Comprehensive Research Report
Something doesn’t add up. Every major company now claims they’ve embraced skills-based hiring. LinkedIn reports that 85% of employers say they’re prioritizing skills over degrees. Corporate press releases trumpet the death of degree requirements. HR conferences overflow with sessions on “skills-first transformation.” But here’s what the data actually shows: fewer than 1 in 700 actual…
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85% of AI Resume Screeners Prefer White Names: Why 2025 Is The Year Hiring Discrimination Lawsuits Exploded (A Comprehensive Research Report)
Every day, millions of Americans submit job applications that never reach human eyes. The rejection happens in milliseconds. An algorithm scans your resume, assigns you a score, and decides you’re not worth interviewing. You’ll never know why. The system flagged something in your background, your school, or perhaps just your name. This isn’t speculation. Researchers…
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Content Categories
Here’s just a taste of what The Interview Guys’ Blog has to offer…
Interview Tips & Strategies
Unlock Your Interview Potential.
From classic interview questions to tricky behavioral scenarios, we’ve got you covered. Discover proven strategies to handle any interview with confidence.
📌 Read More: Expert tips on answering the toughest interview questions, mastering video interviews, and making a memorable first impression.
Resume Optimization
Craft the Perfect Resume.
Your resume is your ticket to the job you want. Learn how to structure it, what keywords to include, and how to make it stand out in a sea of applications.
📌 Read More: Step-by-step guides on tailoring your resume for specific jobs, AI-powered keyword analyzers, and templates for every career stage.
Career Growth & Trends
Stay Ahead of the Curve.
The job market is constantly evolving. Get the latest insights on hiring trends, skill requirements, and what employers are really looking for.
📌 Read More: Data-driven reports, hybrid work trends, AI’s impact on hiring, and how to future-proof your career.