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.
Why Your Physician Assistant Resume Matters More Than Ever The physician assistant profession is booming. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, PA employment is projected to grow 20% from 2024 to 2034, adding approximately 12,000 new openings each year. With a median annual wage of $133,260, competition for these positions is fierce. But…
The warehouse industry is experiencing a dramatic transformation. With nearly 50% of large warehouses expected to deploy robotic systems by the end of 2025 and automation technologies becoming standard across the sector, the skills employers need from warehouse workers have evolved significantly. If you are applying for warehouse positions in 2026, simply listing “hard worker”…
There’s something deeply unsettling about watching the world’s largest job search platforms lay off their own employees. In July 2025, Indeed and Glassdoor announced they would cut approximately 1,300 workers as parent company Recruit Holdings accelerates its AI transformation. “AI is changing the world, and we must adapt,” CEO Hisayuki “Deko” Idekoba wrote in the…
For decades, the promise was simple: get a college degree, find a job faster, earn more money. That promise is now officially broken. A groundbreaking study from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland released this week reveals something that would have seemed impossible a generation ago. Young high school graduates now find jobs faster than…
What Makes a Pharmacy Technician Resume Stand Out in 2026? The pharmacy technician profession has evolved dramatically over the past few years. Gone are the days when techs simply counted pills and handed out prescriptions. Today’s pharmacy technicians are integral members of healthcare teams who manage complex workflows, operate sophisticated technology, and provide direct patient…
The job market in 2026 is fundamentally different from even a few years ago. While technical qualifications still matter, employers have shifted their focus dramatically toward personal skills that AI simply cannot replicate. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report, 39% of workers’ core skills will change by 2030. This massive disruption…
Why Retail Skills Matter More Than Ever in 2026 The retail industry is evolving faster than a clearance sale on Black Friday. With AI reshaping store operations and customer expectations reaching new heights, the skills that land retail jobs in 2026 look different from even a few years ago. Here’s the reality: employers are drowning…
The 90% Problem Nobody Is Talking About You probably assumed that having a human review AI recommendations would catch obvious bias. That assumption is dangerously wrong. A groundbreaking University of Washington study just revealed something that should alarm every job seeker: when AI resume screening systems show racial bias, human hiring managers follow those flawed…
Your entire organization grinds to a halt when the network goes down. Email stops flowing, video calls freeze, cloud applications become inaccessible, and productivity crashes. Behind every reliable connection keeping businesses running smoothly stands a network engineer. If you’re considering this career path or looking to hire for this critical role, understanding the full scope…
Why Your Network Engineer Resume Needs to Stand Out in 2026 The job market for network engineers is competitive, and your resume has approximately six seconds to make an impression. That tiny window determines whether you advance to an interview or get lost in a pile of hundreds of other applicants. Here’s the reality. According…
