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 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…
You’re sitting in the interview, feeling confident. Then the hiring manager leans forward and asks the question you’ve been dreading. “So, what are your strengths and weaknesses?” Your mind races. Should you say you’re a perfectionist? That sounds fake. Should you admit you’re terrible at time management? That might cost you the job. Should you…
Landing a store manager position means proving you can handle the pressure cooker of retail management. You’ll be juggling staff schedules, inventory nightmares, customer complaints, and hitting sales targets while keeping your team motivated. It’s a role that requires equal parts business savvy and people skills. The interview is where you demonstrate you’ve got what…
Landing a job at Pfizer isn’t just about having the right credentials on paper. It’s about demonstrating that you can thrive in one of the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical companies while embodying their core values of courage, excellence, equity, and joy. Pfizer interviews are designed to assess both your technical capabilities and your cultural fit…
Landing a position at KPMG, one of the world’s prestigious Big Four accounting and consulting firms, could transform your career trajectory. With over 200,000 employees across the globe and a reputation for excellence, KPMG represents an opportunity to work with Fortune 500 clients on their most challenging business problems. But here’s what you need to…
Why Goldman Sachs Interviews Are Different from Every Other Investment Bank Landing an interview at Goldman Sachs puts you in elite company. With an acceptance rate of approximately 4%, you’ve already beaten odds tougher than gaining admission to Ivy League universities. Goldman Sachs doesn’t just evaluate your technical finance skills. They’re assessing whether you embody…
