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 aced the phone screen. Your resume impressed them enough to bring you in. You’re sitting across from the hiring manager, thinking this could be “the one.” Then somehow, despite your qualifications, you don’t get the job. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Many qualified candidates sabotage their chances without even realizing it by displaying behaviors…
You’re sitting in the interview hot seat, crushing every technical question they throw at you. Then the hiring manager leans back and asks: “So, who inspires you?” Suddenly, your mind goes blank. Do they want to hear about your mom? A famous CEO? That teacher from third grade who taught you to believe in yourself?…
You walk out of what felt like a solid interview. But something just doesn’t feel right. Maybe the interviewer seemed distracted. Perhaps they didn’t ask about your availability for a second round. That nagging feeling in your gut is telling you something important. Waiting to hear back after an interview is brutal. The uncertainty leaves…
Landing a paraprofessional position means stepping into one of education’s most rewarding support roles. You’ll work directly with students who need extra guidance, collaborate with teachers to create inclusive learning environments, and make a genuine difference in young lives every single day. But here’s the challenge: paraprofessional positions are increasingly competitive. Schools are recognizing the…
Law firm interviews can feel like being cross-examined by opposing counsel. You’re facing partners who’ve spent decades perfecting their ability to read people, and one wrong answer could derail your legal career before it starts. But here’s what most candidates don’t realize: law firm interviews aren’t really about testing your legal knowledge. Your resume and…
Landing a financial analyst role means proving you can do more than crunch numbers. You need to demonstrate strategic thinking, clear communication, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that drive business decisions. Whether you’re targeting investment banking, corporate finance, or equity research, hiring managers are looking for candidates who combine technical…
When Southwest Airlines received over 200,000 applications for 750 flight attendant positions last year, only the candidates with exceptional interview preparation made it through their rigorous selection process. Flight attendant interviews are notoriously competitive, with acceptance rates often below 1%. Most candidates focus on their love of travel rather than demonstrating the safety-first mindset and…
The 2025 job market has become a digital graveyard where communication goes to die. If you’ve been sending out resumes and hearing nothing but crickets, you’re not alone. The numbers are staggering, and they’re getting worse. 61% of candidates experience post-interview ghosting, up 9 percentage points since early 2024. Small companies ghost candidates 2x more…
You walked into that interview feeling confident. Your resume was polished, your outfit was professional, and you’d rehearsed your “tell me about yourself” answer a dozen times. But something went wrong. Maybe you blanked when they asked about the company’s recent merger. Perhaps you spent five minutes complaining about your last boss. Or you might…
You’ve practiced your elevator pitch and rehearsed behavioral examples until they sound natural. You walk into the interview feeling confident, ready for the usual suspects: “Tell me about yourself,” “Why do you want this job,” “Do you have any questions for us?” Then the hiring manager leans forward and asks: “What’s on your CV that’s…
