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.
You’ve spent hours perfecting your resume, hit submit on that dream job, and then… crickets. Sound familiar? Here’s what probably happened. Your resume never made it past the company’s Applicant Tracking System. These software platforms scan and filter applications before any human sees them, and they’re incredibly common. Over 98% of Fortune 500 companies use…
The Hard Truth About What Hiring Managers Really Think Here’s a statistic that’ll make you stop scrolling: according to a recent survey of 350 hiring managers by Criteria Corp, only 8% believe Gen Z graduates are ready to work. That’s not a typo. Just eight percent. If you’re a recent graduate or about to enter…
You worked hard all year. You crushed your goals. Your manager loves you. But when that raise notification arrives, you’re looking at a measly 3.1% increase that barely covers inflation. Meanwhile, your friend in government work just got 4.5%. Same experience level. Same city. Same work ethic. But their industry actually values them. Here’s the…
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Landing an investment banking role is one of the most competitive challenges in finance. With acceptance rates at top firms like Goldman Sachs falling to 0.8% and some banks receiving over 360,000 applications for just 2,600 positions, your resume needs to be absolutely flawless. The difference between landing interviews at J.P. Morgan or getting lost…
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Landing a customer service role in 2025 means competing against hundreds of other applicants for every opening. Your resume needs to do more than list your experience. It needs to immediately communicate your value, pass through AI screening systems, and convince hiring managers you’re worth an interview. The customer service field is more competitive than…
You’re Qualified, But Your Resume Isn’t Getting You Interviews You’ve got the CPA credentials, years of experience with QuickBooks and SAP, and a track record of closing books on time. Yet your inbox stays frustratingly quiet after submitting application after application. Here’s the harsh truth: your qualifications don’t matter if your resume can’t survive the…
The job market in 2025 is brutal. With 67 million people searching for jobs on LinkedIn each week and positions receiving hundreds of applications within hours, you’re probably wondering how to stand out in this chaos. Here’s the hard truth: most job seekers are applying blindly to hundreds of positions without understanding where they truly…
Landing a veterinary technician position means standing out in a field where compassion meets clinical expertise. Your resume needs to show hiring managers that you’re not just comfortable around animals but also skilled in the technical procedures that keep veterinary practices running smoothly. Here’s the challenge: most vet tech resumes look identical. They list the…
Starting your career can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re staring at a blank document wondering how to create a professional resume with limited work experience. You’re not alone. Every successful professional started exactly where you are right now. The good news? You don’t need years of experience to create a compelling resume that gets noticed…
After two years of the coldest job market since the pandemic, something remarkable is happening in 2025. The ice is finally cracking. While job seekers have been stuck in what economists call the “Great Freeze,” with unemployment for recent college graduates hitting 5.8% in Q1 2025 (the highest since 2021), new data from ZipRecruiter reveals…
