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.
“Tell me about a time when you led a team through a crisis.” If that question makes your stomach drop because you’ve barely led a line at Starbucks, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, 68% of entry-level candidates believe they don’t have enough experience to answer behavioral questions effectively. Talk about interview anxiety!…
Did you know that behavioral questions make up 60-70% of a typical job interview? Yet most candidates wing it, frantically searching their memory for relevant experiences while the interviewer waits for an answer. Here’s the problem: your brain doesn’t file memories by interview question type. When you’re asked, “Tell me about a time you resolved…
The Common Myth vs. Reality You’ve probably heard it before: “Hiring managers make up their minds about candidates in the first 90 seconds.” This intimidating statistic has been widely shared in career advice articles, interview preparation guides, and job-seeking forums. It’s also completely misleading. A groundbreaking study from researchers at Old Dominion, Florida State, and…
Ever wondered what’s really happening when you’re staring into your webcam during a job interview? You might think you’re just talking to a recruiter on the other end, but chances are, there’s another set of “eyes” analyzing your every word, expression, and tone. Welcome to the new world of AI-powered interviews, where algorithms assess your…
Let’s face it – job interviews have gone high-tech. If you’ve been on the job market lately, you’ve probably noticed that AI isn’t just helping you find jobs – it’s actually interviewing you for them! According to Gartner, over 75% of large companies now use some form of AI in their hiring process. This means…
Your heart races. Your palms sweat. Your mind goes blank at the exact moment you need to be at your sharpest. Sound familiar? You’re experiencing interview anxiety—and you’re not alone. Studies show that 92% of Americans fear at least one aspect of the interview process, with many reporting physical symptoms that actively hinder their performance….
You’ve researched the company, practiced your elevator pitch, picked out the perfect outfit, and still—that wave of panic hits when the interviewer asks a question you weren’t expecting. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. According to 2024 research from the American Psychological Association, over 90% of job seekers experience interview-related anxiety, with unexpected questions ranking as…
Have you ever walked out of a job interview knowing immediately whether you got the job or not? That certainty wasn’t just in your head. Research shows that most hiring managers make their decision within the first 90 seconds of meeting you—long before you’ve had the chance to showcase your skills, experience, or carefully prepared…
