Mike Simpson is the co-founder of The Interview Guys, the career-advice site he launched in February 2013 to help job seekers actually land the roles they want. Over the last 13 years, the site has reached more than 100 million job seekers worldwide, and Mike's particular focus is interview preparation: how candidates can actually answer the questions hiring managers really care about.
He holds a Business degree from Bishop's University (HR major, Economics minor) and is an active member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Career Coaches (PARWCC) and the National Career Development Association (NCDA). His advice has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and CNBC, and is referenced by career-services teams at the University of Michigan, Penn State, Northeastern, the University of Toronto, McGill, Wellesley College, and Kansas State, among others.
Articles credited to Mike on The Interview Guys are reviewed and edited by him personally to make sure the frameworks, examples, and recommendations match what actually works in real interviews.
Amazon isn’t just another tech company – it’s a culture-driven organization that has built its success on 16 Leadership Principles that guide everything from daily decisions to hiring choices. These principles aren’t just inspirational wall hangings; they’re actively used in every interview to evaluate candidates. What sets Amazon interviews apart: Amazon’s interview process typically involves…
What Makes Costco Interviews Different? Costco isn’t just another retail job – it’s a career destination that has built its reputation on treating employees exceptionally well. Costco pays its workers an average of $29.50 an hour, far more than the average $18.50 an hour paid by other retailers, according to 2025 data from Costco and…
You’ve just received an email invitation for a HireVue interview, and suddenly you’re wondering what you’ve gotten yourself into. Unlike traditional face-to-face interviews, HireVue uses AI-powered video technology to screen candidates – and that changes everything about how you should prepare. HireVue is a digital interviewing platform that allows companies to conduct one-way video interviews…
You’ve spent months perfecting your SQL queries and building impressive dashboards, but now comes the real test: the data analyst interview. Data analyst interviews are notoriously challenging because they test both your technical expertise and your ability to communicate complex insights to non-technical stakeholders. Many qualified candidates stumble not because they lack skills, but because…
You’ve made it through multiple rounds, impressed the hiring manager, and now you’re facing the final interview. This is where 73% of candidates either secure their dream job or watch it slip away in the last moments. The final interview isn’t just another conversation—it’s a completely different beast. While earlier rounds focused on whether you…
The interviewer’s face freezes mid-question, your Wi-Fi starts buffering, and suddenly you’re talking to a pixelated screen while trying to land your dream job. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Virtual interviews have become the new normal, with 82% of companies now using video interviews as part of their hiring process, though 70% of candidates still…
Picture this: You’re sitting across from your dream employer when they ask, “Tell me about a time you had to manage multiple competing deadlines.” Your mind goes blank. You know you’re organized, but suddenly you can’t think of a single compelling example that showcases your time management skills. This scenario plays out in countless interviews…
You shake hands, say goodbye, and walk out of the interview room feeling confident. But here’s what most candidates don’t realize: your interview just entered its most critical phase. While you’re driving home replaying every question and answer, the real decision-making process is just beginning. Behind that closed door, interviewers are dissecting your performance, comparing…
You walk into the interview room thinking you’re being evaluated. But what if you had it completely backward? While most candidates spend interviews desperately trying to prove their worth, top performers flip the script entirely. They interview their interviewer, turning the traditional power dynamic on its head and positioning themselves as strategic evaluators rather than…
You’ve practiced your elevator pitch, researched the company, and even picked out the perfect interview outfit. But when the hiring manager asks, “Tell me about a time you overcame a significant challenge,” do you have a framework that will make your answer unforgettable? Most job seekers rely on the traditional STAR method to answer behavioral…
