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.
Looking for job security in an uncertain economy? The numbers don’t lie: while traditional industries face disruption, sustainability-focused roles are projected to grow at three times the rate of conventional jobs by 2025. The problem? There’s a massive talent gap. Companies are scrambling to find professionals with green skills as environmental regulations tighten and consumers…
The Hidden Power of Asking the Right Questions Did you know that 70% of jobs are filled through networking before they’re ever posted? The problem is, most people waste their rare networking opportunities with generic questions that lead nowhere. “So what exactly does your company do?” isn’t going to open any doors. That coffee meeting…
Did you know that 80% of hiring managers struggle to understand how academic achievements translate to workplace performance? Yet, your degree represents thousands of hours developing skills that businesses desperately need. The disconnect isn’t in what you’ve accomplished—it’s in how you communicate it. Most new graduates make the same critical mistake: they present their academic…
Your senior year is an exciting time, but it’s also the critical window for launching your career. While most of your classmates will wait until spring to start their job search, you’re about to get a serious head start. Did you know that 70% of recent graduates who secured jobs before commencement started their search…
That moment has finally arrived. Maybe you’ve accepted an exciting new job offer. Perhaps you’ve hit your breaking point with a difficult boss. Or you might simply be ready for a change after years in the same role. Regardless of your reasons, how you resign can have a lasting impact on your career for years…
The way you leave a job can have a bigger impact on your career than how you start one. Let that sink in for a moment. According to a 2025 CareerBuilder survey, 70% of employers use social media to screen candidates during the hiring process. And in today’s hyperconnected professional world, your reputation follows you…
“I’ve applied to 137 jobs in the last three months and only landed two interviews.” Sound familiar? You’re not alone. In today’s hyper-competitive job market, simply submitting applications and hoping for the best isn’t going to cut it. With AI screening tools filtering out 75% of resumes before a human even sees them and the…
“So, what do you do?” Sarah froze. There she was, face-to-face with the marketing director of her dream company—a chance encounter in the hotel lobby during an industry conference. The perfect opportunity… and her mind went completely blank. We’ve all been there. That crucial moment when the right words could open doors, but either we…
Picture this: You’ve just graduated, resume in hand, ready to conquer the professional world. There’s just one problem – you want a remote job, but it seems like every listing demands “5+ years of experience” or targets senior-level candidates only. Meanwhile, your inbox is filling with notifications about return-to-office mandates at major companies. Is the…
Let me paint a picture for you: It’s 11 PM on a Tuesday. You’re scrolling through TikTok, feeling anxious about your job search that’s yielded zero callbacks after 50+ applications. Then you see it — a video with 2 million views showing how someone used an AI tool to apply to 250 jobs in a…
