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.
What Makes a Resume Skill “Unique” in 2026? The job market has shifted dramatically. Generic skills like “proficient in Microsoft Office” no longer cut it. Unique skills in 2026 are those that combine emerging technology knowledge with irreplaceable human capabilities. They’re the abilities that make you adaptable, forward-thinking, and ready for jobs that might not…
The tech landscape has transformed dramatically, and your resume needs to reflect the skills that actually matter to employers right now. While soft skills remain important, technical abilities are what get your application past ATS systems and onto hiring managers’ desks. The reality is stark. Companies are desperate for candidates with the right technical skills,…
If you’re considering a career change, you might be overlooking one of the hottest job markets in America. While everyone’s focused on tech layoffs and economic uncertainty, healthcare is quietly experiencing a hiring boom that’s reshaping the entire employment landscape. Here’s a stat that should grab your attention: healthcare accounted for 47.5% of all job…
You show up to work every day. You attend the meetings. You respond to the emails. But somewhere along the way, you stopped caring. Your body is present but your mind checked out months ago. You’re doing the absolute minimum to keep your paycheck coming. And you’re not alone. Welcome to The Great Detachment, the…
The job market is transforming faster than ever, and 2026 is shaping up to be a watershed year for career opportunities. If you’re planning your next move or considering a career change, you’re in luck. We’ve analyzed the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, and…
For decades, college seniors lived by one unwritten rule: if you didn’t have a job offer by Thanksgiving, you were already behind. Campus career centers preached the importance of fall recruiting. Companies descended on universities in September and October, collecting resumes and conducting first-round interviews before students even finished their midterms. That conventional wisdom just…
You’re a marketing coordinator, not a data scientist. But you use ChatGPT daily to draft email campaigns, Midjourney to create social media graphics, and Notion AI to organize project documentation. The question isn’t whether these AI skills matter on your resume. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, AI and big…
Emma graduated from UCLA in spring 2021. She completed her internship entirely through Zoom, started her first full-time job remote, and spent two years building a career without ever meeting most of her colleagues in person. She’s competent, hardworking, and confident in her technical skills. But when her company recently announced a networking mixer for…
In 2026, using an outdated resume format can instantly disqualify you from job opportunities. What worked just a year ago might now be actively hurting your chances of landing interviews. Why? Because the hiring landscape has dramatically evolved: The harsh reality: Many qualified professionals are being filtered out before a human ever sees their application….
Remember when you were eight years old and dreamed of becoming an astronaut, a video game designer, or maybe even a professional ice cream taster? Your childhood self was onto something. You can absolutely have a career that’s both exciting and financially rewarding. Too many people believe they have to choose between following their passion…
