Jeff Gillis is the co-founder and Chief Technical Officer of The Interview Guys, the career-advice site he and Mike Simpson launched in 2013. Over the last 13 years, Jeff has been the strategic mind behind how the site connects with job seekers, helping reach more than 100 million people worldwide through content, tools, and product development.
His background is in IT and digital strategy, which shapes how he approaches the modern job search: ATS systems, resume optimization, the mechanics of how recruiters and platforms actually filter candidates, and the tactics that work when applying through online portals. Jeff has published more than 50 in-depth career resources including case studies, comprehensive guides, and video courses, and his work has appeared in INC, MSN, and ZDNet.
Articles credited to Jeff on The Interview Guys are reviewed and edited by him personally, with a focus on resume strategy, job-search tactics, and how to actually get past the digital gatekeepers most candidates struggle with.
Tired of refreshing job boards hoping the perfect position will magically appear? Here’s a secret that proactive job seekers know: you don’t have to wait for companies to post openings to get your foot in the door. A well-crafted letter of interest can create opportunities that didn’t previously exist and position you ahead of the…
You spot the perfect job listing. The role matches your skills perfectly. The company has great reviews. The location is ideal. Then you scroll down to the compensation section and see: “Competitive salary based on experience.” Sound familiar? It’s one of the most frustrating parts of job hunting – coming across promising opportunities only to…
While you’re busy applying to posted job openings, hiring managers are quietly searching for their perfect candidates on LinkedIn and social media. If they can’t find your professional brand, you might as well be invisible. In today’s hyper-competitive job market, submitting applications and hoping for the best is like throwing resumes into a black hole….
In today’s rapidly evolving job market, staying ahead of transformative workplace trends isn’t just helpful—it’s essential for career survival. We’ve analyzed Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index, which reveals we’re witnessing the birth of an entirely new organizational model: the “Frontier Firm.” These AI-powered organizations are redefining what it means to work, succeed, and grow professionally…
Imagine being the hiring manager for a position with 250+ applications. You’re scrolling through resumes when suddenly, you stop. A resume summary catches your eye and makes you think, “This is exactly who we need to talk to.” That split-second decision is what separates candidates who get interviews from those who don’t. Your resume summary…
Introduction: Rethinking the AI Narrative The popular narrative around artificial intelligence and the future of work has been dominated by fear: robots taking our jobs, algorithms replacing human decision-making, and widespread unemployment as machines outperform humans across an expanding range of tasks. Yet our comprehensive research into career sustainability tells a far more nuanced—and ultimately…
Have you ever sent an email to a recruiter and heard nothing but crickets? You’re not alone. Even the most qualified candidates get ignored when they don’t know the unwritten rules of recruiter communication. With recruiters receiving hundreds of emails daily, your message needs to stand out—but for the right reasons. Recent research shows that…
Did you know that recruiters spend an average of just 7.4 seconds reviewing a candidate’s profile before deciding whether to dig deeper or move on? That’s according to research by TheLadders, which has been tracking recruiter behavior for years. With such a narrow window to make an impression, your LinkedIn profile needs to be meticulously…
Did you know that 86% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find and vet candidates? But here’s the shocking truth: most LinkedIn users are sabotaging their job opportunities with weak, forgettable headlines that get scrolled past in seconds. Your LinkedIn headline is the digital equivalent of a first impression. It’s the bold text that appears directly…
Remember when job applications meant printing your cover letter on fancy paper, maybe even spraying it with a hint of cologne if you were feeling adventurous? (Please tell me you never actually did that.) Those days are long gone. Today’s job applications move through digital channels where algorithms can determine your fate before human eyes…
