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’ve landed an interview at Macy’s, one of America’s most iconic retail brands. Whether you’re eyeing a sales associate position, aiming for a management role, or looking to break into the world of retail, you’re probably wondering what questions they’ll ask and how to answer them in a way that gets you hired. Here’s the…
Landing a job at America’s largest grocery chain might feel intimidating, but here’s the truth: Kroger interviews are more approachable than you think. With over 2,800 stores across 35 states and nearly half a million employees, Kroger is constantly hiring people just like you. The company’s customer-first philosophy shapes everything they do, from how they…
You walk into the interview room feeling confident. Your resume is polished, your outfit is professional, and you’ve rehearsed your elevator pitch. Then the interviewer leans forward and asks: “So, what do you know about our company?” Your mind goes blank. This seemingly simple question has ended more interviews than you might think. It’s not…
You’re sitting in the interview when the hiring manager leans forward and asks, “How do you measure success?” Your mind races. Do they want to hear about promotions? Revenue targets? Work-life balance? This seemingly simple question is actually one of the most revealing interview questions you’ll face. It’s not about whether you have the technical…
You’ve landed the interview. Your outfit is pressed, your answers are rehearsed, and you’ve researched the company inside out. But here’s a question that catches most candidates off guard: what should you actually bring with you? Showing up unprepared with nothing but your phone and a hopeful smile won’t cut it. Research shows that 80%…
A young woman sits in front of her laptop, interviewing for a marketing role. Her smartphone is propped against her screen, displaying AI-generated responses. “Um, yeah, so, one of my key strengths is my adaptability,” she reads, without a hint of irony. The TikTok caption? “Interviews are NOT real anymore.” This viral video from September…
You’ve polished your resume, perfected your outfit, and researched the company. But when you walk into that interview room, the words that come out of your mouth will ultimately determine whether you get the job offer or the rejection email. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: most candidates lose job opportunities not because they lack qualifications, but…
You have an interview tomorrow. Your mind is racing with questions: What should you bring? What will they ask? What if you blank on a question? Stop right there. You don’t need to memorize your entire resume or rehearse fifty different scenarios. What you need is a streamlined cheat sheet that covers the essentials without…
You’ve landed the interview. Now what? Here’s the reality: 47% of hiring managers say they wouldn’t offer a job to someone who didn’t know much about the company. That statistic alone should tell you that “winging it” isn’t an option in 2026. The interview is where your resume comes to life, where you transform from…
You’re sitting across from the hiring manager, and they lean forward with that knowing smile. “Tell me about a time when you faced a significant challenge at work,” they say. Your mind races. Where do you even start? If you’ve ever felt that moment of panic during a behavioral interview, you’re not alone. These questions…
