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.
You’re sitting across from a hiring manager, palms slightly sweaty, knowing that the next hour could determine whether you land your dream sales role. But here’s the thing – a sales interview isn’t just another interview. It’s your chance to demonstrate your selling skills in real-time. The numbers are eye-opening. Only 20% of job applicants…
Social work interviews differ significantly from typical job interviews, with hiring managers spending substantially more time evaluating behavioral competencies and crisis response capabilities than in most other fields. Unlike typical job interviews, social work positions demand proof of your emotional intelligence, ethical judgment, and crisis management skills. Social work interviews can feel overwhelming because they…
Picture this: You’re crushing the interview, building great rapport with the hiring manager, when suddenly they lean forward and ask, “What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?” Your mind goes blank. This classic interview question trips up even experienced professionals because it requires the perfect balance of confidence and humility, honesty and strategy. Many candidates…
The phone rings. Your heart races. In the next 30 minutes, you’ll either advance to the final round or join the countless candidates who never make it past this crucial screening. Phone interviews feel deceptively casual, but they’re often the make-or-break moment in your job search. Without visual cues, hiring managers rely entirely on your…
You’re about to hit “submit” on that dream job application when a nagging voice asks: “But what’s it really like to work there?” Most job seekers apply blindly, only discovering company culture problems, unfair pay, or toxic management after they’ve already invested time in the interview process. You spend hours crafting the perfect resume and…
The interviewer slides a balance sheet across the table and asks you to spot the error in 30 seconds. Your palms get sweaty. Your mind races. This isn’t just about knowing accounting—it’s about proving you can think on your feet under pressure. Accounting interviews are uniquely challenging because they blend technical expertise with behavioral assessment….
Landing that first supervisor role feels like trying to prove you can drive a car without ever having driven one before. You know you’ve got the skills, but how do you convince a hiring manager you’re ready to lead when most of your experience has been following? The jump from individual contributor to supervisor is…
What if I told you that your next interview might be conducted by an algorithm that analyzes your facial expressions, speech patterns, and word choice in real-time? AI interviews are catching job seekers unprepared, leading to rejections despite strong qualifications. With 99% of talent acquisition teams now using AI and automation to streamline hiring processes,…
Gen Z is entering a job market that’s fundamentally different from what previous generations faced. The interview questions you’ll encounter reflect new workplace realities: remote work, rapid technological change, and shifting employer expectations. While some interview questions remain timeless, Gen Z candidates face unique questions about their digital skills, career expectations, and ability to work…
Getting hired at Target isn’t just about showing up – it’s about proving you can deliver the guest experience that makes Target America’s second-largest retailer. With over 415,000 team members across nearly 2,000 stores, Target receives thousands of applications daily. But here’s what most applicants don’t realize: Target’s interview process is highly structured and focuses…
