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.
Did you know that recruiters spend an average of just 7.4 seconds reviewing a candidate’s profile before deciding whether to dig deeper or move on? That’s according to research by TheLadders, which has been tracking recruiter behavior for years. With such a narrow window to make an impression, your LinkedIn profile needs to be meticulously…
Did you know that 86% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find and vet candidates? But here’s the shocking truth: most LinkedIn users are sabotaging their job opportunities with weak, forgettable headlines that get scrolled past in seconds. Your LinkedIn headline is the digital equivalent of a first impression. It’s the bold text that appears directly…
Remember when job applications meant printing your cover letter on fancy paper, maybe even spraying it with a hint of cologne if you were feeling adventurous? (Please tell me you never actually did that.) Those days are long gone. Today’s job applications move through digital channels where algorithms can determine your fate before human eyes…
“Responsible for managing customer service team.” Yawn. If that’s how your resume reads right now, we need to talk. In today’s competitive job market, listing your day-to-day responsibilities is the equivalent of showing up to an interview in pajamas. It might technically cover the essentials, but it’s not making the impression you want. Here’s the…
Ever sent out dozens of cover letters with zero response? You’re not alone. According to recent studies, the average corporate job posting receives around 250 applications, yet only 4-6 candidates get called for an interview. That means your cover letter needs to work extremely hard to stand out from the crowd. The problem isn’t that…
Are you tired of sending dozens of cover letters with nothing to show for it? If you’re only changing the company name in your cover letter template, you’re missing a massive opportunity to stand out. A survey by Accenture found that 75% of job seekers are more likely to consider a job offer when receiving…
You’ve submitted your resume, nailed the interview, and written the perfect thank-you note. Now comes the hard part — waiting. If you’ve ever stared at your inbox, wondering how long it takes to hear back from a company, you’re not alone. The hiring process can feel like a black box, with some roles moving at…
The Silent Revolution in Hiring You Can’t Afford to Ignore Are you endlessly submitting online applications with nothing to show for it? You’re not alone – and it’s not your fault. While you’re busy refreshing your inbox hoping for interview invitations, something revolutionary is happening behind the scenes: over 80% of talent acquisition professionals agree…
You’ve likely seen it before: “Competitive salary.” “Compensation commensurate with experience.” Or perhaps the increasingly common but equally frustrating ranges like “$60,000-$120,000 DOE” that span so wide they’re practically meaningless. Despite new pay transparency laws in states like Colorado, New York, and California, many companies continue to obscure what they actually pay employees. According to…
The statistics are sobering: the average corporate job posting receives 250+ applications, yet according to LinkedIn’s own research, 70% of positions are filled through networking before they’re even publicly advertised. Even more telling – only 20% of available jobs are ever posted online in the first place. If you’re exhausted from submitting application after application…
