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 job search landscape has fractured along generational lines in ways that would have seemed impossible just five years ago. While Baby Boomers continue to rely on the tried-and-true method of word of mouth networking, Generation Z is revolutionizing recruitment by landing interviews through 15-second TikTok videos. According to Resume Genius’s comprehensive Job Seeker Insights…
The job market in 2026 has fundamentally shifted, creating unprecedented opportunities for high-earning careers across diverse industries. While the median salary for all occupations sits at $49,500 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the highest-paying roles are commanding salaries that would have seemed impossible just a decade ago. The terrain has changed dramatically. Artificial…
Your dream job posting just appeared. You craft the perfect resume, spend hours perfecting every detail, and hit submit with confidence. Days pass. Weeks pass. Radio silence. Here’s what probably happened: Your resume never made it past the first filter. Not because you weren’t qualified, but because a software system decided you didn’t match their…
Note: This is a comprehensive update to our 2021 case study “The Best and Worst Jobs: Exploring Job Requirement Data by Occupation.” While our original analysis focused on traditional job difficulty metrics, the AI revolution has fundamentally changed which careers offer the best balance of manageable requirements, competitive pay, and long-term security. This 2025 analysis…
The job market in 2025 offers more opportunities than ever for regular people to earn solid, middle-class incomes without requiring elite degrees or decades of specialized training. While you might see lists featuring neurosurgeons and CEOs making $400,000+, the reality is most people are looking for careers that pay well enough to live comfortably, build…
The Class of 2025 is entering one of the most challenging job markets in over a decade. With unemployment rates hitting 5.8% for recent college graduates, the highest since 2013, something has clearly gone wrong with the traditional path from classroom to career. The popular narrative blames artificial intelligence for stealing entry-level positions, painting a…
Sarah stared at two nearly identical resumes on her desk. Both candidates had similar degrees and comparable work experience. But one resume caught her attention immediately. The difference? The second candidate had strategically highlighted their volunteer experience coordinating disaster relief efforts and managing a team of 25 volunteers. That resume told a story of leadership,…
Two candidates apply for the same marketing manager position. Both have identical degrees and similar work experience. But only one gets called for an interview. What made the difference? The successful candidate properly showcased their Google Analytics certification and HubSpot Content Marketing credential right where hiring managers could see them. In today’s skills-based hiring market,…
Your dream job posting just went live. You craft the perfect application, hit submit, and then… crickets. Here’s the harsh reality: your resume likely never made it past the digital gatekeeper. In 2026, over 99% of Fortune 500 companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to filter resumes before human eyes ever see them. Most job…
Remember when “working from home” meant you were probably slacking off? When video calls were clunky afterthoughts and managers panicked about productivity without physical oversight? The remote work revolution didn’t just change where we work. It fundamentally transformed how work gets done, how we measure success, and what skills matter most. Now we’re witnessing an…
