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’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…
You’re sailing through the interview. Technical questions? Nailed them. Experience overview? Flawless. Then the interviewer leans back and asks, “So, what are your core values?” Suddenly, that confident momentum hits a wall. Your mind races through generic buzzwords: Integrity? Teamwork? Innovation? But you know those words sound hollow without substance behind them. Here’s the reality:…
You’ve got a substitute teacher interview coming up, and you’re wondering what they’ll actually ask. Good news: substitute teacher interviews are usually more straightforward than traditional teaching interviews. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t prepare. Unlike regular teaching positions where you’re committing to one classroom for a year, substitute teaching requires a different skill set….
Landing a dental assistant position requires more than just knowing your way around a dental tray. You need to walk into that interview room ready to prove you can handle everything from calming nervous patients to executing flawless sterilization protocols without breaking a sweat. Here’s the reality: hiring managers are looking for someone who can…
You’ve spent years preparing for this moment. The assistant principal role taught you crisis management. Your years in the classroom showed you what teachers really need. You’ve mentored struggling students and mediated heated parent conferences. Now you’re sitting across from a hiring committee, and they want to know one thing: are you ready to lead…
You’ve landed an interview for a paralegal position, and now the real preparation begins. Whether you’re stepping into your first legal role or advancing your paralegal career, knowing how to answer interview questions effectively can make the difference between a good impression and a job offer. Paralegal interviews are unique. Hiring managers aren’t just evaluating…
You’re midway through what feels like a strong interview when the hiring manager leans back and asks: “How do you stay organized?” It seems straightforward enough. You think about your color-coded calendar, your meticulously updated to-do lists, or maybe that project management app you swear by. But as you start to answer, you realize this…
You’ve spent months building your data science skills, perfecting your portfolio, and finally landed an interview at your dream company. Now comes the part that makes even experienced professionals nervous: answering the questions that will determine whether you get the job. Data scientist interviews are uniquely challenging because they test multiple dimensions of your abilities….
You’re halfway through a critical project when your manager drops an “urgent” request on your desk. Your inbox has 47 unread emails. Three coworkers need your input on their deliverables. And that strategic report you’ve been meaning to finish? Still sitting in your drafts folder, mocking you. Sound familiar? This is exactly why interviewers ask…
You’re scrolling through job postings when you see it: the perfect case manager position. The role aligns with your passion for helping others, the organization’s mission speaks to you, and the responsibilities match your skill set exactly. You hit “apply” with excitement, and within days, you get the call for an interview. Now comes the…
