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 resume has exactly 6 seconds to make an impression – and in 2026, those 6 seconds are often spent with an AI system, not a human. The resume world has fundamentally changed. What worked in 2020 will get you rejected in 2026. AI-powered Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) now screen 99% of Fortune 500 applications…
If your resume starts with “Seeking a challenging position that uses my skills…” you’ve already lost the hiring manager’s attention. Here’s the brutal truth about resume objectives in 2025: They’re not just outdated—they’re actively sabotaging your job search. While you think you’re being professional and clear about your goals, hiring managers see something completely different:…
You’ve sent out 47 applications this month. Radio silence. Meanwhile, your friend with less experience just landed three interviews. What’s the difference? It’s probably not your qualifications. The brutal truth is that most job seekers are sabotaging themselves before anyone even reads their resume. You’re making tiny mistakes that compound into massive disadvantages, and you…
You’re scrolling through LinkedIn at 2 AM, seeing another former classmate land their “dream job” while you’re stuck wondering if you’re on the right path. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. With the average person changing careers 5-7 times during their lifetime, the pressure to “pick the perfect career” has never been higher. But here’s the…
Here’s a number that should make you sit up and pay attention: Workers with AI skills now earn 56% more than those without them. That’s not a typo. According to PwC’s 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer, which analyzed nearly one billion job postings across six continents, the AI wage premium has more than doubled from…
While your college career counselor was pushing accounting degrees, tech professionals were quietly building the highest-paid career paths in human history. The numbers don’t lie: tech salaries have reached unprecedented levels, with some roles now commanding $500,000+ annually. But here’s what most people don’t realize: you don’t need a computer science degree to break into…
Picture this: You’re scrolling through job boards, feeling overwhelmed by endless technical requirements and wondering if there’s a career path that values your people skills over programming languages. You’ve probably considered consumer services but dismissed it as “just customer service.” Here’s the truth: Consumer services can absolutely be an excellent career path for the right…
You’ve probably been told that technical skills get you hired, but soft skills get you promoted. What most people don’t realize is that there’s actual research showing the financial impact of this difference. Here’s the reality: Professionals who master both hard and soft skills don’t just advance faster—they earn significantly more. Australian research shows that…
Sarah hadn’t worked in tech for six years after raising her children. The thought of jumping back into the fast-paced world of software development felt overwhelming. Traditional job applications seemed impossible — how could she compete with candidates who hadn’t taken time off? Today, she’s a senior software engineer at Amazon. Her secret? Amazon’s Returnship…
What if we told you that some entry-level positions pay more than jobs requiring 5+ years of experience? The job market has fundamentally shifted. While previous generations climbed corporate ladders for decades to reach comfortable salaries, today’s entry-level landscape offers unprecedented earning potential for those who know where to look. The highest paying entry-level jobs…
