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.
Your LinkedIn profile looks like everyone else’s. Your resume gets lost in applicant tracking systems. And your Instagram bio gives you exactly 150 characters to explain who you are and what you do. That’s not enough space to stand out. A personal website gives you something different. It’s your own corner of the internet where…
The rules of workplace compensation have fundamentally changed. What was once a straightforward salary negotiation has evolved into a complex equation where location, flexibility, and lifestyle carry quantifiable dollar values. In 2026, we’re witnessing the emergence of what economists call the “flexibility premium”: the additional compensation workers demand for surrendering their remote work privileges and…
You’ve seen the advice everywhere. “Build a portfolio website.” “Show, don’t tell.” “Stand out from other candidates.” But here’s what nobody tells you: does anyone actually look at these things? More importantly, do hiring managers care? The answer isn’t as simple as yes or no. We analyzed recent hiring data, surveyed industry research, and examined…
You just spent three hours perfecting your resume. You tailored every bullet point to the job description, optimized it for ATS screening, and even ran it through an ATS optimization check to make sure nothing slipped through the cracks. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: your resume can only tell hiring managers what you claim to…
Your resume might get you in the door, but your portfolio website seals the deal. In today’s competitive job market, simply listing your skills isn’t enough. Hiring managers want proof that you can deliver results, and a well-crafted portfolio provides exactly that evidence. The difference between getting interviews and getting ignored often comes down to…
The job market in 2026 has reached a breaking point. With 70% of job seekers now using AI tools to write resumes, recruiters are drowning in a sea of eerily similar applications. LinkedIn reports applications surging to thousands per minute, and hiring managers can spot AI-generated content within seconds. Here’s the paradox: everyone has access…
The AI hype train is about to crash into a very hard wall called reality. While 78% of businesses proudly report using AI, here’s what they’re not telling you: most of them are just slapping AI onto broken processes and calling it innovation. The result? A spectacular waste of money and a career opportunity hiding…
We’ve tested dozens of ATS resume checkers over the years, and Jobscan is our top recommendation for most job seekers. But it’s not perfect, and it’s definitely not for everyone. Nearly 99% of Fortune 500 companies use Applicant Tracking Systems to filter applications before human eyes ever see them. Your resume can be perfectly qualified…
Gen Z is drowning in student debt while a massive financial lifeline sits mostly unclaimed. Government jobs are offering up to $200,000 in student loan repayment, and the generation that needs it most just started paying attention. The numbers are staggering. Gen Z now pays an average of $526 per month in student loan payments,…
The January 2026 jobs report landed with a thud. While unemployment sits at a seemingly healthy 4.4%, the reality beneath the surface tells a radically different story. Employers added just 50,000 jobs in December 2025, capping off the weakest annual job growth since the early 2000s (excluding pandemic years). Employment expanded by a mere 584,000…
