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.
You already know you want to make money online. The real question is whether you’re building toward something or just spinning your wheels. Here’s the thing that most “online jobs for students” lists won’t tell you: a lot of the easy gigs everyone recommends, things like basic data entry, transcription, and simple customer service, are…
The Real Problem With Most “Remote Jobs for Moms” Lists Most articles on this topic just recycle the same tired list: virtual assistant, data entry, customer service. And while those roles can work, they come with a problem nobody talks about. A lot of entry-level remote work is exactly what AI is targeting right now….
There is a number that should be keeping every executive up at night, and it has nothing to do with the latest AI release. Seventy percent. That is the share of variance in team engagement that traces directly back to the manager, according to Gallup’s foundational research. Not the product. Not the ping-pong table. Not…
Is Remote Customer Service Still Worth Pursuing in 2026? There’s a real question hanging over customer service right now. You’ve heard the predictions: AI chatbots are taking over, call centers are emptying out, and the whole field is on borrowed time. Here’s what the data actually shows. A Gartner analysis from early 2026 found that…
IBM occupies a genuinely unusual position in the returnship world. Most companies either hire returners or provide training. IBM does both, and the two sides of that business connect in a way that creates a real strategic advantage for anyone planning a reentry into the workforce. If you completed a career break and you want…
Something shifted in the side hustle world over the last 18 months, and most “best side hustles” articles haven’t caught up to it yet. AI didn’t kill the side hustle. It rewired it. The hustles that used to require expensive tools, large time investments, or specialized technical skills are now accessible to almost anyone with…
Nurses are some of the hardest-working professionals on the planet. Long shifts, high stress, and emotionally demanding work are all part of the job. So it makes sense that when the shift ends, a growing number of nurses are turning their clinical skills into extra income outside the hospital. And the numbers back this up….
Why the Remote Job Market Looks Different Now The work from home landscape in 2026 is not what it was in 2020 or even 2023. Back then, the biggest no-experience remote options were transcription, data entry, and basic customer service. Many of those roles have since been absorbed or dramatically reduced by automation. That’s the…
You have spent years building expertise, leading teams, and delivering results. You have the track record. You have the depth. But here is the uncomfortable truth most senior leaders never hear: none of that matters if the right people cannot find you, understand what you stand for, or trust your leadership vision before they ever…
Meta description: Teaching is one of the most important jobs in the world. It’s also one of the most financially challenging. A recent study found that over half of K-12 teachers report they are just “getting by” financially, and about one in three take second jobs that have nothing to do with education just to…
