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.
Landing a job at CVS Health starts with one crucial step: the HireVue interview. This pre-recorded video screening has become the standard gateway for most CVS positions, from pharmacy technicians to corporate analysts. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already received that email inviting you to complete your HireVue assessment. You might be feeling a…
Landing a job at Target starts with something that might feel a bit unusual: talking to your computer instead of a person. If you’ve applied to Target recently, you’ve probably received an email inviting you to complete a HireVue video interview. Don’t panic. This isn’t some futuristic test designed to trip you up. Target’s HireVue…
So you’ve landed an interview for a customer service manager position. Congratulations! Now comes the real challenge: convincing the hiring team you’re the right person to lead their customer service department. Unlike customer service representative roles, management positions demand that you demonstrate both frontline expertise and leadership capabilities. Customer service management isn’t just about keeping…
Landing an HR manager role means you’re about to become the strategic backbone of an organization. You’ll shape workplace culture, navigate complex employee relations, and ensure compliance while keeping business goals front and center. But here’s the thing: your interview is where you prove you can actually do all of that. HR manager interviews dig…
Why This Question Shows Up in Every Interview You’re halfway through the interview. You’ve nailed questions about your experience. You’re feeling confident. Then the hiring manager leans forward and asks, “So, what motivates you?” Your brain immediately starts racing. Do they want to hear about career growth? Making an impact? Is this a trick question?…
Getting ready for a TSA interview can feel overwhelming. You’re preparing to join an agency responsible for screening millions of passengers every day, preventing threats, and keeping America’s transportation systems safe. The stakes are high, and the interview process reflects that reality. Here’s the good news: TSA interviews follow a structured format, which means you…
You’ve submitted your application, polished your resume, and now you’ve landed an interview for a vet assistant position. Congrats! But here’s the thing: interviewing for a role where you’ll be handling anxious pets, emotional owners, and high-pressure medical situations requires a different kind of preparation than your typical office job interview. Vet assistant interviews test…
Landing a pharmacist position requires more than just your PharmD degree and passing the NAPLEX. You need to prove you can handle high-pressure situations, counsel patients effectively, and maintain the highest standards of medication safety. The interview is your chance to showcase not just your clinical knowledge, but your ability to connect with patients, work…
Landing a loan officer position means proving you can balance analytical thinking with outstanding customer service. Whether you’re helping first-time homebuyers navigate mortgages or assisting businesses with commercial loans, interviewers need to see that you understand both the numbers and the people behind them. The loan officer role sits at the intersection of finance and…
You’ve spotted a car sales position that could launch an exciting, commission-driven career. The earning potential is strong, you enjoy working with people, and cars genuinely interest you. There’s just one hurdle: the interview. Car sales interviews are unique. Hiring managers aren’t just evaluating whether you can do the job. They’re assessing whether you can…
