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 electrician shortage is hitting critical levels. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of electricians will grow 9% from 2024 to 2034, creating approximately 81,000 new openings every year. That’s much faster than the average for all occupations, and it means one thing: your resume needs to stand out in a competitive field where…
Silicon Valley loves to position itself as the antithesis of China’s tech industry. While Chinese companies openly embraced the controversial 996 work culture (9am to 9pm, six days a week), American tech giants marketed themselves as bastions of work-life balance. They offered unlimited PTO, meditation rooms, and four-day workweek experiments. But something happened between the…
The narrative is everywhere: Gen Z workers are entitled, lazy, uncommitted. They job hop constantly. They don’t want to work hard. They’re killing workplace culture. But here’s what almost nobody is talking about: 69% of Gen Z workers are living paycheck to paycheck, up from 57% just two years ago. They’re not underperforming because they…
If you’re a Gen Z worker wondering why you’re already exhausted before hitting 30, you’re not imagining it. The data confirms what you’re experiencing: your generation is burning out at an unprecedented rate, and it’s happening nearly two decades earlier than it did for previous generations. According to comprehensive research from Deloitte’s 2025 survey of…
The numbers tell a story that most people aren’t hearing. While headlines scream about layoffs and hiring freezes, one sector is quietly experiencing explosive growth that represents the biggest career opportunity of the decade. Healthcare and social assistance accounts for just 11% of all jobs in the United States. Yet according to Indeed’s 2026 Best…
Let’s cut through the corporate doublespeak. When companies announce return-to-office mandates, they dress it up in language about “collaboration,” “culture,” and “innovation.” They talk about the magic of serendipitous hallway conversations and the irreplaceable energy of in-person brainstorming sessions. Here’s what they’re not saying: the real reasons for forcing workers back to the office have…
The American job market just hit a milestone that should make every young job seeker sit up and pay attention. The average age of new hires climbed to 42 years old in 2026, up from 40 in 2016, according to workforce analytics firm Revelio Labs. At the same time, hiring for workers 25 and under…
The job market is changing faster than ever. Automation is reshaping entire industries, AI is creating brand new roles that didn’t exist five years ago, and climate technology is generating thousands of new positions every month. But here’s what matters: you don’t need a crystal ball to prepare for the future. The Bureau of Labor…
The college degree monopoly on high-paying careers is officially dead. While your classmates struggle with six-figure student debt and uncertain job prospects, a growing wave of professionals is building lucrative careers through certification programs that cost a fraction of tuition and take months instead of years to complete. The data tells a compelling story. According…
If you’re an introvert, the traditional workplace can feel draining. Constant meetings, open office layouts, and forced networking events might leave you exhausted rather than energized. But here’s the good news. The job market has shifted dramatically in your favor. Remote work has become standard practice, giving you control over your environment. Digital communication has…
