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.
If you’ve got a Goodwill interview coming up, here’s the honest truth: it’s not as intimidating as you might think. According to Glassdoor data, Goodwill interviews score just 2.16 out of 5 on difficulty, making it one of the more approachable retail interviews out there. Most candidates describe it as relaxed, quick (usually 20 to…
You’ve landed the interview. Now the nerves kick in and your mind starts cycling through every possible question they could ask. What if you blank? What if your answers sound rehearsed? Here’s the thing: most interviews pull from the same shortlist of questions. The hiring manager isn’t trying to trap you. They’re trying to figure…
If you’ve got an MRI tech interview coming up, you already know the job is technically demanding. The hiring managers interviewing you know it too, which means they’re not going to waste time on surface-level questions. They want to know whether you can keep a patient safe inside a 3T bore, whether you’ll stay calm…
You’ve got the credential. You passed your ARDMS exams. You know how to optimize a transducer position and recognize artifact types most new grads miss. So why does the interview part still feel like the hardest step? It’s because most ultrasound technician interviews test things that no sonography program fully prepares you for: how you…
You have just gotten past the handshake, settled into your seat, and the interviewer leans forward and asks: “What would your boss say about you?” Your stomach drops a little. Not because you have anything to hide, but because the question feels like a trap. Say something too flattering and you look arrogant. Say something…
Equinox is not your average gym. It’s a luxury fitness brand that operates more like a high-end hospitality company than a standard health club, and their interview process reflects that. If you’re applying for any role there — whether you’re a personal trainer chasing your first gig at a premium club, a membership advisor ready…
Getting a job at Southwest Airlines is genuinely competitive. The airline consistently ranks among the top employers in the U.S., and candidates often apply multiple times before landing an offer. That’s not because Southwest makes things needlessly hard. It’s because they’re extremely selective about who fits their culture. If you’ve done any research on Southwest…
If you have a Hyatt interview coming up, you’re in better shape than you think. Glassdoor users rate the Hyatt interview experience as 71% positive, with a difficulty score of just 2.39 out of 5. That means most people walk out feeling good about it. But “not that hard” doesn’t mean you should wing it….
If you’re getting ready for a CarMax interview, you’re probably noticing something fast: most of the interview prep content out there is either way too generic or way too surface-level to actually help you. “Be yourself” and “prepare a few stories” aren’t going to cut it when you’re sitting across from a hiring manager who…
Michaels is the largest arts and crafts retailer in North America, with more than 1,200 stores and a mix of roles that range from cashier and sales associate to custom framing specialist and store manager. The interview process is generally relaxed and conversational, but that doesn’t mean you can just show up and wing it….
