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 start of 2026 has revealed something quietly unsettling about the job market. According to LinkedIn’s latest research, a staggering 80% of professionals feel unprepared to find a job this year. That’s four out of every five people looking for work who believe they’re not ready for what’s ahead. The irony? Applications per job opening…
Workplace loneliness has officially become a business crisis. That’s the conclusion from Gartner’s 2026 Future of Work research, which identified loneliness as one of the nine most critical workplace trends requiring immediate attention. The consulting giant didn’t mince words, calling it an “acute business risk” that organizations need to address with the same urgency as…
The healthcare industry continues to offer some of the most lucrative and stable career opportunities in the American workforce. With an aging population driving unprecedented demand for medical services and a persistent shortage of qualified professionals, salaries in this field have been climbing steadily. According to recent data, healthcare workers earn a median annual wage…
Tired of scrolling through the same old “highest-paying jobs” lists filled with doctors, lawyers, and engineers? While these traditional careers certainly pay well, they’re not the only paths to financial success. The modern job market has exploded with fascinating, unconventional careers that offer both excellent salaries and the chance to do something truly unique. From…
What Are Transferable Skills and Why Do They Matter Now More Than Ever? The job market in 2026 looks dramatically different from just a few years ago. With 39% of all job skills expected to change by 2030 according to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, your ability to pivot and adapt…
The traditional “college or bust” mentality continues to crumble in 2026 as millions of Americans discover high-paying, low-stress careers that don’t require a four-year degree. While college graduates struggle with mounting debt and competitive job markets, smart professionals are building successful careers through alternative paths. College costs have increased dramatically over the past two decades,…
The AI Skills Gap Is Wider Than Ever In today’s job market, “I know AI” has become about as impressive as claiming you can use Microsoft Word. It’s expected, assumed, and tells hiring managers absolutely nothing about your actual capabilities. The reality? While 85% of resumes now mention some form of AI familiarity, only a…
Let’s be honest: you’re tired. Tired of the grind, tired of the stress, tired of checking work emails at 11 PM on a Saturday. You want a job that pays your bills without burning you out. Something that lets you actually enjoy your evenings and weekends. A role where “work-life balance” isn’t just corporate buzzword…
The Rise of the “Quiet Cut” Something has fundamentally shifted in how companies reduce their workforce. Instead of announcing 10,000 job cuts in a single news cycle, employers are now trimming staff in small increments of 10 to 50 people every few months. This strategy has a name: micro-layoffs. And according to Glassdoor’s analysis of…
The Counterintuitive Truth About Job Application Timing Everyone knows you should apply to jobs the moment they’re posted, right? Get your resume in first, beat the competition, and secure your spot at the top of the pile. Here’s the problem with that logic in 2025: you’re not competing against other humans anymore. You’re competing against…
