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 just walked out of what felt like a great interview. You answered all the questions confidently, established rapport with the hiring manager, and even shared a laugh or two. But now comes the part that makes even the most experienced job seekers anxious – when exactly should you send that follow-up email? Send it…
You’re sailing through your interview until it happens – the interviewer looks you in the eye and asks, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” Suddenly, your mind fills with competing thoughts. Should you mention that executive role you’ve been dreaming about? Play it safe with something vague about “growing with the company”? Or…
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The interview is going smoothly until the hiring manager leans forward and asks, “Tell me about a time you led a team.” Your mind races – was it that group project from college? The time you organized the office volunteer day? Or do you admit that you’ve never officially managed anyone? Leadership questions appear in…
You crafted the perfect resume, aced the interviews, and felt a genuine connection with the hiring team. Then the email arrives: “We’ve decided to move forward with another candidate.” Your stomach drops as another opportunity slips away. If this scenario feels painfully familiar, you’re in good company. The average job search includes 10-20 rejections before…
You’ve made it through the interview, answered the tough questions, and built rapport with the hiring team. Now you’re one of several qualified candidates waiting for a decision. What you do next could make the difference between landing the job and being the runner-up. Enter the “closing argument” email—the strategic post-interview communication that transforms you…
You’ve just been asked about a time you faced a significant challenge at work. Your mind races, grabbing at random details as you cobble together a rambling response that somehow mentions three different projects, five coworkers, and ends with a vague “…so yeah, we got it done.” The interviewer nods politely, makes a quick note,…
You’ve prepared for weeks. You’ve researched the company, practiced your answers, and even bought a new outfit. But as the interview time approaches, your heart races, your palms sweat, and your mind goes blank. Sound familiar? The moments right before an interview are when even the most qualified candidates can sabotage themselves with anxiety and…
Have you ever finished a video interview and cringed thinking about how you looked or sounded? That moment when you realize your lighting made you look like you were being interrogated, your audio cut out during your perfect answer, or your webcam angle gave everyone a great view of your nostrils? You’re not alone. According…
Have you ever sent a perfectly crafted follow-up email after an interview, only to be met with… silence? That gut-wrenching feeling when your message vanishes into the digital void is all too familiar for most job seekers. Here’s a reality check: According to HiringThing, 76% of job seekers say not hearing back after submitting a…
Did you know that 55% of job candidates don’t negotiate their salary at all, even though 73% of hiring managers expect negotiation? That’s right – most employers anticipate you’ll negotiate, yet more than half of us leave money on the table without even trying, according to research by CareerBuilder. Here’s an even more shocking stat:…
