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.
Your college alumni network isn’t just a nostalgic collection of graduation photos and homecoming invites – it’s a career goldmine sitting right in your LinkedIn connections. While most job seekers chase after hiring managers and recruiters, smart professionals know that alumni connections offer a secret pathway to opportunities that never hit job boards. The Alumni…
Picture this: you’re 16, scrolling through your phone, watching your friends post about their latest purchases while you’re stuck asking your parents for money. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing: teen employment reached a 14-year high in 2023, and teens have seen a 10% increase in pay in the last year, which is nearly double what…
The part-time job landscape has completely transformed in 2025 – and it’s never been better for workers seeking flexibility without sacrificing income. Part-time employment now represents 17.2% of the total workforce, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data, and companies are finally recognizing that quality talent doesn’t always come in 40-hour packages. Gone are…
“Entry-Level Software Developer – 3-5 years experience required.” If you’ve spent any time job hunting recently, you’ve probably encountered this maddening contradiction. How can a position be “entry-level” if it requires years of experience? You’re not imagining things—this isn’t just poor job posting. It’s a systematic problem that’s making it nearly impossible for new graduates…
The Career Game Has Completely Flipped Have you come across this yet? A 24-year-old teaching a CEO how to think differently about their business. Sound impossible? It’s happening right now at companies like General Electric, Heineken, and PwC. Reverse mentoring was pioneered by former GE CEO Jack Welch in the 1990s, when he recognized that…
With 69% of Fortune 500 executives believing their organizations have a skills gap, we became obsessed with a critical question: If these companies are desperate for talent, why do so many qualified candidates get rejected? After watching countless professionals with impressive technical skills get passed over while others with similar backgrounds landed multiple offers, we…
With 7 people getting hired every minute through LinkedIn and 72% of recruiters using LinkedIn when hiring new talent, I became obsessed with one burning question: What exactly do the profiles of people who actually get hired look like? Most job seekers have LinkedIn profiles. But after watching countless qualified professionals get ignored while others…
While your college friends rack up $37,000 in student debt for uncertain job prospects, smart professionals are building six-figure careers without setting foot in a lecture hall. The highest-paying jobs without a degree consistently reach $100,000+ annually, with air traffic controllers earning $144,580 median salary, executive assistants commanding $85,000+, and skilled specialists often out-earning college…
This May Help Someone Land A Job, Please Share! While your friends are drowning in student loan debt, some trade workers are quietly earning more than lawyers and accountants. The highest-paying trade jobs in 2026 consistently reach six-figure salaries, with nuclear reactor operators earning $122,000+ annually, elevator installers commanding $106,000+, and specialized technicians often out-earning…
Picture this: You’ve landed the interview of your dreams, the hiring manager seems impressed, and you’re already imagining your first day. Then they ask you to demonstrate that “advanced Excel proficiency” you listed on your resume. Your heart sinks as you realize you can barely create a basic spreadsheet. This nightmare scenario plays out thousands…
