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.
Here’s the brutal truth about side hustles: 75% of people making under $100 monthly spend only 0-5 hours weekly on their hustle, while 85% of those earning $500+ invest at least 5 hours weekly. The difference isn’t luck. It’s strategy. Most people approach side hustle scaling backwards. They think working more hours equals more money,…
Sarah, a marketing coordinator, spent her weekends building a dropshipping business that generated $15K in revenue over six months. When she applied for a digital marketing manager role, that side project became the star of her resume and landed her a $75K position. Her weekend hustle showcased entrepreneurial thinking, digital marketing skills, and measurable business…
Here’s a startling fact: LinkedIn has over 1 billion members worldwide, yet only 3 million people share content weekly. That means 97% of LinkedIn users are essentially invisible to the algorithm that could connect them with their dream job opportunities. If you’re struggling to get noticed by recruiters despite having impressive qualifications, you’re not alone….
The headlines are terrifying. “AI Will Destroy Millions of Jobs!” “The Robot Apocalypse is Here!” “Your Career Won’t Survive AI!” But here’s what the data actually shows: AI isn’t the job-killing monster everyone fears. The latest research from McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, and the World Economic Forum tells a completely different story. Yes, AI is transforming…
The job search in 2025 isn’t what it used to be. Picture this: you’ve spent hours crafting the perfect resume and cover letter, only to submit them into what feels like a digital black hole. Your application joins hundreds of others, all competing for the same recruiter’s attention span of just a few seconds. Here’s…
The job search game changed forever in 2025 when LinkedIn launched conversational AI search, allowing job seekers to type “I want to use marketing skills to cure cancer” and find real pharmaceutical marketing roles. This isn’t science fiction anymore – it’s your new competitive advantage. Traditional LinkedIn job searches force you into rigid keyword boxes,…
While tech jobs grab headlines, some of the most stable six-figure careers are hiding in plain sight, powering your home and delivering your water. Many job seekers overlook the public utilities sector, missing out on careers that offer exceptional pay, job security, and benefits that rival Fortune 500 companies. The highest-paying jobs in public utilities…
Most side hustles promise one thing: extra cash. But what if your side hustle could do more than just pad your bank account? What if it could actually accelerate your main career? Research from Statista projects that 90.1 million U.S. workers will participate in freelancing by 2028, representing over half of the U.S. labor force….
You’re scrolling through job boards, torn between a high-paying position in a stress-heavy city and a lower-paying role in a place where you could actually enjoy life outside of work. Sound familiar? The best cities for work-life balance that also pay well combine competitive salaries with shorter commutes, flexible work policies, abundant recreation opportunities, and…
Roy Lee had had enough. The 21-year-old Columbia University student was fed up with the antiquated way that large tech firms were testing job candidates with computer coding riddles you had to memorize. So he did what any resourceful engineering student would do—he built a tool to beat the system. His solution was elegantly simple…
