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 each resume they receive? Or that 75% of resumes are rejected by ATS systems before a human ever sees them? These sobering statistics highlight why sending the same generic resume to every job posting is a recipe for rejection. But let’s face…
Did you know that the average corporate job opening receives a staggering 250 applications, but only 4-6 candidates ever get called for an interview? That’s a success rate of just 2%! If you’ve been submitting application after application with little to show for it, you’re not alone. The traditional job search process can feel like…
“Follow the money” is the career advice that’s guided generations of professionals. But what if the path to greater fulfillment means temporarily making less? In a surprising twist that defies conventional career wisdom, research shows that 58% of career changers willingly take a pay cut when switching fields — yet an overwhelming 88% report being…
If you’ve spent any time job searching in the last decade, you’ve undoubtedly encountered the terrifying statistic: “75% of resumes are rejected by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) before a human ever sees them.” This claim has fueled an entire industry of resume optimization services, ATS-friendly templates, and keyword-stuffing advice. But here’s the shocking truth: There…
The average person will change careers 5-7 times during their working life—a statistic that’s both liberating and terrifying. While the freedom to reinvent yourself professionally is greater than ever, the traditional job search methods simply weren’t designed for career changers. You’re immediately caught in what we call the experience paradox: you can’t get experience without…
You’ve heard it a thousand times: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” With studies showing that up to 85% of jobs are filled through networking, this advice can feel like a slap in the face if you’re starting with zero professional connections. But here’s the truth: Every successful networker started exactly where…
You’ve polished your resume to perfection. You’ve written customized cover letters until your fingers ached. You’ve submitted dozens—maybe hundreds—of online applications. And yet, silence. If this feels painfully familiar, you’re not alone. But what if I told you that the most successful job seekers aren’t applying for positions at all? As we’ve shared in our…
The Surprising Truth About Gen Z’s Work Preferences in 2025 If you’ve been keeping up with workplace trends lately, you’ve likely seen headlines declaring “Gen Z loves office work” or “Gen Z is done with working from home”. These eye-catching proclamations have led many employers to believe that the youngest generation in the workforce craves…
You’ve spent hours perfecting your resume. You’ve run it through ATS checkers, carefully chosen keywords, and formatted it precisely according to best practices. Yet after submitting dozens of applications, your inbox remains empty. Sound familiar? Here’s a reality check: according to data from Jobvite, only 2-3% of candidates who apply through job boards get an…
Have you ever felt like your resume disappears into a black hole after you hit “submit”? You’re not imagining things. According to research by job search platform Jobscan, 75-98% of large employers now use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to screen resumes before a human ever sees them. Even more alarming? Up to 75% of qualified…
