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 traditional 9-to-5 is becoming a relic of the past. More people than ever are discovering that the highest-paying opportunities don’t require commuting to an office or adhering to rigid schedules. Instead, they’re building profitable businesses from their kitchen tables, spare bedrooms, and home offices. But we’re not talking about typical remote jobs where you’re…
The modern job application process has become a digital obstacle course that’s driving away the very talent companies desperately need to hire. While employers across industries complain about talent shortages and difficulty finding qualified candidates, they’re simultaneously creating application processes so cumbersome and frustrating that qualified job seekers are walking away in droves. The numbers…
The job market just got more challenging. According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, 20% of US companies are planning to slow down hiring in the second half of 2025. That’s nearly double the rate compared to the same period last year, signaling a significant shift in employer confidence. But here’s what the headlines…
While millions of job seekers battle for attention on LinkedIn, a hidden platform is quietly delivering triple the response rates. Google Jobs consistently outperforms LinkedIn with a 9.3% application response rate compared to LinkedIn’s 3.3% average, yet remains dramatically underutilized by job seekers who focus primarily on traditional job boards. Despite LinkedIn capturing 80% of…
Your resume’s action verbs aren’t just describing what you did – they’re determining whether you get the interview. While most job seekers stick to overused words like “managed” and “responsible for,” smart candidates use a strategic framework that showcases measurable impact and aligns with what employers actually want to see. The secret isn’t just choosing…
The AI job apocalypse isn’t hitting everyone equally. While headlines scream about mass layoffs and robot replacements, a groundbreaking new study from Stanford University reveals the real story is far more nuanced and surprisingly hopeful for those who know what to look for. Researchers Erik Brynjolfsson, Bharat Chandar, and Ruyu Chen analyzed millions of payroll…
Your $75,000 salary in San Francisco feels like $35,000 after rent, groceries, and basic living expenses. Meanwhile, that same paycheck could provide a comfortable lifestyle with money left over in dozens of other American cities. Most job seekers focus solely on salary numbers without considering how far their paycheck will actually stretch in different cities….
Picture this: You’re scrolling through LinkedIn when you see a job posting for a “Digital Wellness Coach” at a Fortune 500 company. The salary? $85,000 plus benefits. The job description reads like science fiction – helping employees create healthy boundaries with technology, running “digital detox workshops,” and designing tech-free collaboration spaces. Welcome to 2025, where…
While 696,309 white-collar jobs were eliminated in just the first five months of 2025, something remarkable is happening to the professionals who saw this coming. They’re not just surviving the so-called white-collar recession. They’re thriving. Yes, the headlines are scary. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warns that AI could eliminate half of all entry-level white-collar jobs…
While everyone’s talking about “quiet quitting,” there’s a far more dangerous workplace trend silently devastating companies across America. It’s called “quiet cracking,” and if you haven’t heard of it yet, you’re about to discover why it should be on every employer’s and employee’s radar. Unlike quiet quitting, where workers intentionally do the bare minimum, quiet…
