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.
We analyzed 12 major studies, surveys, and industry reports from leading platforms like ZipRecruiter, Indeed, Glassdoor, and Gem to answer the question every job seeker asks: “How many applications does it take to get hired?” Here’s what the data really says — and why it’s worse (or better) than you think. The Brutal Truth: It…
How Understanding the Gap Can 10x Your Job Search Success A Comprehensive Research Report by The Interview Guys Executive Summary The modern job market is experiencing an unprecedented crisis of misaligned expectations. While employers publicly champion skills-based hiring and removing degree requirements, our comprehensive research reveals a stark disconnect between corporate rhetoric and actual hiring…
You’ve applied to dozens of jobs with vague descriptions like “competitive salary” and “DOE” only to discover in the final interview that the pay range is $20,000 below your expectations. Sound familiar? That frustrating guessing game is finally ending. In 2025, a wave of new salary transparency laws is fundamentally reshaping how companies hire and…
While most job seekers avoid seasonal work, thinking it’s just low-paying temporary labor, smart professionals use these opportunities as strategic career accelerators. The reality is that seasonal positions often pay 20-40% more than regular jobs during peak demand periods and frequently convert to permanent roles for high performers. Traditional job search advice overlooks the hidden…
While a $100,000 salary might feel like a pipe dream in most states, it’s practically entry-level for many California professionals. California isn’t just the land of Hollywood dreams and Silicon Valley startups—it’s home to some of the highest-paying jobs in the entire United States. With tech giants, biotech leaders, and entertainment powerhouses all calling the…
Think retail only offers minimum wage? Think again. Sarah started as a Target cashier at $12/hour and now manages a Walmart store earning $280,000 annually. Her story isn’t unique—it’s the new reality of retail careers in 2025. Most job seekers overlook retail because they assume it only offers low-paying, dead-end positions. But that outdated stereotype…
You’ve spent hours crafting the perfect application, only to discover the “dream job” was actually a nightmare in disguise. Sound familiar? Every day, thousands of job seekers waste valuable time applying to positions that turn out to be scams, toxic workplaces, or dead-end roles with impossible expectations. According to the Federal Trade Commission, overall reported…
You spent weeks perfecting your resume and acing the interview, only to get rejected. The reason? That photo from spring break 2019 that you forgot about on Instagram. Welcome to job searching in 2025, where your social media presence is no longer separate from your professional life. With 85% of recruiters now incorporating social media…
After five years of successful freelancing, Sarah felt ready for the stability of full-time employment. She’d built a thriving client base, earned more than she ever had as an employee, and developed skills that most corporate workers never get the chance to learn. But when she started applying for corporate roles, she discovered something shocking:…
While most people think sales jobs are about pushy cold calls and commission-only survival mode, the reality is that top sales professionals are pulling in $200K, $300K, even $500K+ annually – often outearning doctors and lawyers. Here’s what might surprise you: The guy selling enterprise software solutions to Fortune 500 companies isn’t just making good…
