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.
Why Medical Receptionist Interviews Are Different in 2025 You know that feeling when you walk into a doctor’s office and the receptionist greets you with a warm smile? That person might seem like they’re just scheduling appointments, but they’re actually juggling a dozen tasks while being the face of the entire practice. Landing a medical…
Every day, millions of Americans submit job applications that never reach human eyes. The rejection happens in milliseconds. An algorithm scans your resume, assigns you a score, and decides you’re not worth interviewing. You’ll never know why. The system flagged something in your background, your school, or perhaps just your name. This isn’t speculation. Researchers…
Your School Nurse Interview Success Starts Here Landing a school nurse position means stepping into a role that’s completely different from hospital nursing. You’ll be the sole healthcare provider in a building full of students who need everything from bandaids to life-saving interventions. No pressure, right? Here’s the thing. School nurse interviews aren’t just about…
You’ve perfected your remote interview setup. Your lighting is professional, your background is clean, and you’ve mastered the art of looking engaged on camera. There’s just one problem: companies don’t want to interview you virtually anymore. The shift happened fast. Major companies including Google, McKinsey, and Cisco quietly began requiring at least one in-person interview…
Landing a maintenance technician position means proving you can keep critical equipment running smoothly while juggling multiple priorities. The interview is your chance to show hiring managers you’ve got both the technical chops and the problem-solving mindset they need. Maintenance technicians are the backbone of any facility, handling everything from routine inspections to emergency repairs….
Landing a job at McKinsey, BCG, or Bain feels impossible until you know what interviewers actually want to hear. You’ve polished your resume and finally scored that interview. Now comes the challenging part. Consulting interviews test how you think under pressure. The questions range from behavioral scenarios to complex problem-solving, and they’re designed to push…
Landing an assistant manager position means proving you’re ready to step into a unique role that bridges frontline operations and upper management. You’re not just supporting a manager, you’re often the one making critical decisions when they’re unavailable, resolving conflicts on the ground, and keeping everything running smoothly during the busiest shifts. The challenge? Most…
You’ve landed an interview for a legal assistant position. Congratulations! Now comes the hard part: convincing the hiring manager you’re the organized, detail-oriented professional who can keep their legal team running smoothly. Legal assistant interviews dig deep into your organizational abilities, technical skills, and judgment under pressure. These interviews aren’t just about what you know….
You’ve completed your Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, passed the NPTE, and landed an interview at what seems like the perfect clinic. But here’s the reality: with employment projected to grow 14% from 2024 to 2034 and over 10,400 new PTs graduating annually, standing out in interviews requires more than clinical knowledge. Physical therapist interviews…
You walk out of your interview feeling great. The hiring manager loved you, the role seems perfect, and they’re ready to make an offer. Then comes the email with a number that makes your stomach drop. It’s $15,000 less than you were hoping for. But you’ve been told your entire career that discussing salary during…
