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 cover letter has 6 seconds to impress a hiring manager. Make one of these 10 mistakes, and those 6 seconds are up. Here’s the brutal truth: most job seekers unknowingly sabotage their applications with cover letter mistakes that seem minor but are actually deal-breakers. You could have the perfect resume, stellar qualifications, and be…
Picture this: A recruiter gets 500 resumes for one job posting. Do they really read every single one? Spoiler alert – they don’t. Here’s what actually happens: Your resume gets scanned by artificial intelligence within seconds of submission. This AI system, called a resume parser, decides whether you make it to human eyes or disappear…
Picture this: You need a recommendation letter for your dream job, but every time you think about asking, your stomach drops. You imagine awkward conversations, lukewarm responses, or worse—getting turned down completely. Here’s the thing: Most people ask for recommendation letters completely wrong—and then wonder why they get generic responses that sound like they were…
“I just got promoted to Senior Director!” Sarah hesitated before hitting “post” on LinkedIn. Would people think she was bragging? Would colleagues roll their eyes? If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone. Most professionals struggle with self-promotion on LinkedIn, worried about appearing arrogant or boastful. We’ve been conditioned to believe that “good work…
Getting laid off feels like a punch to the gut. One day you’re contributing to important projects, and the next, you’re clearing out your desk while trying to maintain your dignity in front of coworkers who are probably wondering if they’re next. But here’s the thing about 2025: layoffs have become a strategic business tool…
Most job seekers treat recruiters like gatekeepers to get through, but smart candidates know they’re actually intelligence sources waiting to be tapped. Here’s what most people get wrong: You’re going into interviews blind, missing critical information about salary ranges, company culture red flags, and what really matters to the hiring manager. Think about it. You…
While your friends are drowning in student loan debt, you could be earning six figures as an elevator technician. The skilled trades are experiencing a golden age of opportunity, with many trade professionals now out-earning their college-educated counterparts. The numbers don’t lie: the average college graduate carries $37,000 in student debt and starts at around…
You’ve sent 200 applications. Radio silence. Meanwhile, your friend just landed their dream job after “only” applying to three positions. What gives? Here’s the brutal truth: most job seekers unknowingly sabotage their own success by repeating the same ineffective strategies that worked a decade ago but fail miserably in today’s AI-driven hiring landscape. The biggest…
While most job seekers are stuck in the application black hole, sending out hundreds of resumes with minimal response, there’s a faster way to land your next role. The brutal truth? Traditional job search methods are slow and ineffective in 2025’s competitive market. Most people waste months applying to posted jobs online, competing with hundreds…
The resume game has completely changed in 2025, and most job seekers are still playing by 2020 rules. Here’s the brutal truth: AI now screens 95% of resumes before human eyes ever see them. Skills-based hiring has jumped to 81% of companies. And remote work capabilities aren’t just nice-to-have anymore—they’re make-or-break qualifications. If you’re still…
