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.
The interview question you never saw coming has arrived. You’re sitting across from a hiring manager who asks, “Have you managed AI agents before?” and you realize your carefully prepared answers about team leadership and human resource management suddenly feel outdated. This isn’t hypothetical anymore. McKinsey reports that 62% of organizations are already experimenting with…
Why Generative AI Certifications Matter Right Now Here’s the reality. Hiring managers in 2026 aren’t just looking for people who can use ChatGPT. They’re looking for professionals who can build, deploy, and manage generative AI systems at scale. The generative AI market is projected to reach $136.7 billion by 2030, growing at roughly 46% annually….
Landing a UX/UI designer role in 2026 takes more than a polished portfolio and Figma skills. Hiring managers are now looking for designers who can demonstrate strategic thinking, collaborate across teams, and prove that their work drives real business results. The World Economic Forum reports that UX/UI designers are among the fastest-growing jobs globally, with…
So you want to become a personal trainer. That’s a smart move. The fitness industry is booming right now. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of fitness trainers and instructors is projected to grow 12% from 2024 to 2034. That’s much faster than the average for all occupations, with roughly 74,200 new…
Why Computer Science Certifications Matter for Your Career Breaking into tech without a four-year degree feels impossible when every job posting lists “Bachelor’s required.” But here’s what hiring managers actually care about: can you do the work? Computer science certifications answer that question with a resounding yes. They provide verifiable proof of your skills, often…
You have probably seen Coursera certificates popping up on LinkedIn profiles, in job postings, and across career advice articles. But with so many online learning platforms competing for your attention (and your wallet), it is fair to ask: are Coursera certificates actually worth the investment? The short answer is yes, but with some important caveats….
We talk to hiring managers every day who tell us the same thing: they have stacks of project management applicants, but almost no one can explain how they’d actually rescue a project that’s gone sideways. They see resumes loaded with buzzwords. “Cross-functional leader.” “Stakeholder engagement expert.” “Results-oriented team player.” But when they ask “how would…
Your perfectly polished interview answer just raised a red flag. Not because it was wrong, but because it was too perfect. In early February 2026, HR Morning released a trend report revealing a phenomenon they’re calling “workslop,” which refers to generic, cookie-cutter content generated from AI that says nothing of substance. The workplace is caught…
The AI job market isn’t waiting for anyone. While thousands of professionals debate whether to learn AI, companies are already screening for candidates with verified credentials. The question isn’t whether you need AI skills anymore. It’s which certification gets you hired fastest without wasting months on the wrong program. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: most AI…
We talk to hiring managers every day who tell us the same thing: they have stacks of resumes from people who claim “AI experience,” but almost nobody can actually build a working generative AI application from scratch. That is the real problem in 2026 hiring. Not a lack of interest in AI. A lack of…
