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.
The Freelance Boom Is Real, and AI Is Reshaping It More than 72 million Americans currently work independently in some capacity, and that number is projected to hit 86 million by 2027. That’s not a trend. That’s a fundamental shift in how work gets done. According to FlexJobs’ 2026 State of Remote Freelance Jobs Report,…
Most career-change cover letters fail before the second sentence. The writer spends the opening paragraph summarizing a work history the hiring manager can already see on the resume. Or worse, they apologize for their background. By the time they get to anything interesting, the reader has already moved on. A career change cover letter has…
Not a fan of networking events? Dread the idea of cold calls? Find small talk with strangers genuinely exhausting? You are not alone, and you are definitely not broken. Introverts make up a significant portion of the workforce, and in 2026 the side hustle economy has finally caught up to how they actually work best….
Finance is one of the best-kept secrets in the remote work world. While most people assume you need to be in a trading floor or a corner office to build a serious finance career, the reality in 2026 looks very different. Companies ranging from fast-growing startups to Fortune 500 enterprises are hiring fully remote financial…
Why Most Side Hustle Lists Fail Full-Time Workers Most “best side hustles” articles were written for people with unlimited time. They recommend things like flipping furniture, driving for rideshare apps, or managing rental properties without acknowledging a simple reality: if you work 40+ hours a week, you have maybe 10 to 15 spare hours to…
The demand for remote educators has never been stronger. Schools are expanding virtual programs, edtech companies are hiring aggressively, and corporations are spending more on learning and development than ever before. If you have a background in education — or even just deep expertise in a subject — there’s likely a remote teaching role that…
Why the First 7 Days Matter More Than You Think Most layoff advice skips straight to “update your resume and start applying.” That’s not wrong, exactly. But it misses what’s actually at stake in the first week. The decisions you make in the first seven days determine how long your runway is, how strong your…
Why Remote Administrative Assistant Jobs Are Worth Pursuing in 2026 Remote administrative assistant work is one of the most accessible entry points into a professional career. You don’t need a specialized degree. You don’t need years of experience to land your first role. What you do need is organization, tech fluency, and the ability to…
An extra $1,000 a month changes things. That’s $12,000 a year. It’s a paid-off credit card. A fully funded emergency fund. A vacation that doesn’t go on debt. For a lot of people, it’s the difference between living paycheck to paycheck and actually getting ahead. The good news? It’s genuinely achievable. You don’t need a…
Remote bookkeeping has had a quiet revolution over the past few years, and 2026 might be the best time in history to break in. Small businesses everywhere need their books kept clean and their finances organized — and they increasingly don’t care where their bookkeeper is physically located as long as the work gets done…
