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.
While millennials chased startups and passion projects, Gen Z is making a calculated pivot toward stability—and the numbers prove it. This generation has watched millennials struggle through multiple economic downturns, witnessed mass layoffs in traditionally “hot” industries, and graduated into a job market where even tech giants are cutting thousands of positions. Their response? A…
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Your resume just got rejected in 0.3 seconds. No human ever saw it. This isn’t science fiction—it’s the reality of today’s job market. While you spent hours crafting the perfect resume, tailoring every bullet point and polishing your achievements, an artificial intelligence algorithm made a split-second decision that your qualifications weren’t worth a human review….
You’ve sent out 30 applications this month and heard… crickets. Sound familiar? You’re not alone, and you’re definitely not doing anything wrong. The job market has fundamentally shifted, and the numbers are more brutal than most job seekers realize. We analyzed 27 different surveys and studies—including data from over 10 million job applications—to give you…
Introduction: Why Timing Your Job Search Matters More Than You Think The difference between landing your dream job and facing months of rejection could come down to one simple factor: timing. Most job seekers treat the job market like it’s static – applying whenever they feel ready without considering the natural ebb and flow of…
“Cover letters are dead.” You’ve heard it everywhere. LinkedIn influencers proclaim them obsolete. Career coaches suggest skipping them entirely. Even some job postings now list them as “optional.” Here’s the shocking truth: They couldn’t be more wrong. After analyzing over 80 cover letter studies conducted between 2024 and 2025—the most comprehensive research compilation ever assembled—we…
You’ve spent hours crafting the perfect resume, only to realize it doesn’t quite fit the marketing role you’re eyeing after applying to finance positions all week. Sound familiar? The challenge many job seekers face isn’t creating multiple resumes from scratch—it’s knowing how to strategically adapt one strong foundation to speak different industry languages. Whether you’re…
“Not now” might feel like a career death sentence, but it’s actually your blueprint for promotion success. When your boss says “not now” to a promotion request, the key is transforming that rejection into actionable intelligence. Ask specific questions about timing, required skills, and success metrics, then create a 90-day action plan to address each…
By 2030, one-third of Americans will live in a different city than they do today – and if you’re smart about where you move, you could dramatically boost your career prospects and quality of life. The traditional job markets are shifting. COVID-19 rewrote the rules of where we work and live. Remote work, inflation, and…
Commentary on how Gen Z career choices reveal strategic thinking rather than fear-based decisions While headlines scream about Gen Z being “anxious” about AI taking their jobs, the real story is hiding in plain sight in the data. This generation isn’t cowering from artificial intelligence—they’re strategically positioning themselves to profit from it. The traditional narrative…
Picture this: Two resumes land on a hiring manager’s desk. Both candidates have similar experience, education, and skills. The first resume opens with: “Experienced professional seeking new opportunities to utilize my skills and grow my career.” The second starts with: “Digital Marketing Manager with 7 years of B2B SaaS experience who increased pipeline revenue by…
