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.
Are you invisible on LinkedIn? If you’re not getting recruiter messages, profile views, or job opportunities through the platform, your profile probably needs a serious makeover. LinkedIn isn’t just a digital resume anymore – it’s your personal brand headquarters and your ticket to the hidden job market. With over 1 billion users worldwide as of…
Are you posting on LinkedIn but feeling like you’re shouting into the void? You’re not alone. With over 260 million people searching for jobs on LinkedIn monthly, standing out requires more than just uploading your resume and hoping for the best. The secret isn’t just being active on LinkedIn—it’s posting content that makes recruiters stop…
Executive Summary: The Bottom Line on Professional Networks Here’s what 50 years of network theory and our analysis of modern hiring data reveals: Your next job isn’t on a job board—it’s hiding in your network at exactly 2.6 degrees of separation. We’ve uncovered the mathematical reality of how jobs are actually filled, and it’s nothing…
You’ve made the decision to leave your job. Now comes the tricky part: writing a resignation email that’s professional, graceful, and doesn’t burn any bridges. Here’s the thing most people don’t realize: your resignation email might be one of the most important pieces of communication you send during your entire tenure at a company. It’s…
While college graduates accumulate $37,000 in average debt, digital apprentices are earning $45,000 while learning cutting-edge skills that employers desperately need. The traditional “college-first” career path is being disrupted by a more practical approach: hands-on learning that pays you from day one. The gap between what universities teach and what employers need has never been…
The green economy just hit $2.5 trillion globally, and it’s creating jobs faster than traditional industries can fill them. But here’s the catch – most job seekers don’t know which certifications actually lead to real opportunities. While everyone talks about “going green,” the specific credentials that hiring managers value remain a mystery to most career…
You’ve been climbing the corporate ladder for years, but what if moving sideways could get you to the top faster—and with a bigger paycheck? Traditional career ladders are becoming obsolete. In 2025, the smartest professionals are ditching the “up or out” mentality for something far more strategic: the career lattice. While everyone else fights for…
The $1.7 trillion student debt crisis has millions questioning whether college is worth it—especially when skilled professionals without degrees are earning six figures while recent graduates struggle to find work in their field. Here’s the reality: some of the highest-paying, most in-demand jobs prioritize skills over credentials. From tech roles paying $100K+ to skilled trades…
What if I told you that your employment gap could actually be the thing that gets you hired? I know it sounds crazy. You’ve probably been losing sleep over that six-month gap from when you were laid off. Or maybe you’re worried about the year you took to care for your aging parent. You’ve convinced…
Your resume font choice happens in milliseconds, but its impact lasts throughout the entire hiring process. Most job seekers obsess over bullet points and keywords while completely ignoring the psychological impact of their font choice. Here’s the reality: hiring managers form impressions about your professionalism, attention to detail, and cultural fit before they read a…
