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.
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…
Your resume gets you in the door. Your personal brand keeps it open. That distinction matters more now than it ever has. According to LinkedIn’s 2024 Global Talent Trends report, 72% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find candidates, and they’re assessing far more than job titles. They’re looking at how you show up, what you…
Let’s be honest about something most “remote jobs with no experience” articles won’t tell you. A lot of the roles on those lists are either already automated or actively being automated right now. Basic data entry, routine transcription, first-tier chat support — these aren’t just at risk. They’re being hollowed out in real time. Remote…
You’ve searched “Google returnship.” You’ve clicked around Google Careers. You haven’t found a clean, dedicated application page the way Goldman Sachs or JPMorgan have one. That’s not a mistake on your part. It’s a quirk of how Google actually operates. Google doesn’t run a single, cohesive, named returnship program the way many finance and consulting…
Part-time remote work used to feel like a consolation prize. Something you settled for when you couldn’t land the “real” job. That’s not the landscape anymore. In 2026, part-time remote jobs span everything from $15-an-hour customer support to $75-an-hour freelance writing to bookkeeping gigs that pay more than some full-time office roles did five years…
Remote data entry jobs keep showing up as one of the most-searched categories for people looking to work from home. And with good reason: no degree required, flexible hours, and work that can be done entirely from your kitchen table. Here’s the reality that doesn’t always get said clearly: the market for legitimate remote data…
