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.
Most professionals treat LinkedIn like a digital business card graveyard, collecting connections but never turning them into career gold. You scroll through hundreds of names in your network, but when you actually need a job or career advice, these connections feel more like strangers than professional allies. Here’s the truth: your LinkedIn network is your…
Sarah spent three weeks perfecting her resume. She tailored her cover letter to each position, researched company values, and applied to 47 jobs that matched her qualifications perfectly. Her inbox? Complete silence. Not even a generic “thanks but no thanks” email. Sound familiar? Sarah’s experience isn’t unique or unlucky. It’s become the new normal in…
Making a career change feels like standing at the edge of a cliff, doesn’t it? You know what you want to leave behind, and you have a vision of where you want to go, but there’s this scary gap in between. Recent data shows that 38% of Americans now have a side hustle, with 61%…
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…
