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.
When More Means Less The 2026 job market is experiencing something unprecedented. Applications per role have doubled since spring 2022, according to LinkedIn’s latest research. You’d think this would make hiring easier. It’s done the exact opposite. 66% of recruiters now say finding quality talent has become harder, not easier. Meanwhile, 80% of job seekers…
The salary silence that defined workplace culture for decades is officially over. Gen Z workers aren’t just comfortable discussing their paychecks. They’re actively weaponizing pay transparency as a tool for equity, forcing companies to abandon compensation secrecy whether they like it or not. According to recent workforce data, nearly 40% of Gen Z employees openly…
Why Starting a Consulting Business Is the Smartest Move for Professionals Here is something most career advice will never tell you. If you want to know how to start a consulting business, you are already closer than you think. And the best time to do it is while you still have a steady paycheck. That…
If you’re a marketer without a portfolio website, you’re essentially asking hiring managers to just take your word for it. And in 2026, that’s a tough sell. Think about it from the other side of the desk. A hiring manager is staring at 200 nearly identical resumes for a single marketing role. Every candidate claims…
The job search landscape in 2026 looks nothing like it did even two years ago. With 83% of companies now using AI resume screening and the average job search taking 20 weeks, flooding job boards with generic applications has become a recipe for frustration and rejection. Enter TopResume’s Get Hired Now service, a concierge-style job…
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…
