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.
Sarah walked into her dream job interview wearing a perfectly tailored navy blazer, crisp white blouse, and professional slacks. The hiring manager’s eyes lit up with recognition – not because they’d met before, but because Sarah looked like she already belonged on their team. Three days later, she got the offer. Now imagine Tom, equally…
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nursing job growth is projected to increase by 6% through 2028. With this competitive landscape, landing your dream nursing job isn’t just about clinical skills anymore—it’s about nailing that critical interview. Nursing interviews are uniquely challenging. You’ll face technical questions testing your clinical expertise alongside behavioral questions assessing…
You’re sailing smoothly through your interview until the hiring manager leans forward and asks, “So, why are you leaving your current job?” Suddenly your mouth goes dry. Say too much, and you might sound negative. Say too little, and you seem evasive. This question trips up even the most qualified candidates. But here’s the thing…
We’ve all been there. The interview went well (at least you think it did), and now you’re obsessively checking your email, jumping every time your phone buzzes, and analyzing every word the interviewer said. The post-interview waiting game is enough to drive anyone crazy. While there’s never a 100% guarantee until you receive an official…
You’ve made it to the interview stage – congratulations! But now comes the real challenge: behavioral interview questions. These aren’t your standard “What’s your greatest weakness?” questions. Behavioral questions dig deeper, asking you to provide specific examples from your past experience to predict how you’ll perform in the future. And in 2025’s competitive job market,…
You’re sitting in a job interview, feeling confident about your experience and qualifications. Then it happens. The interviewer leans forward and says, “So, describe yourself in a few words.” Your mind goes blank. We’ve all been there. Finding the right words to describe yourself in professional situations is one of the most challenging yet crucial…
Two candidates with nearly identical qualifications interview for your dream position. Both have the right experience, similar education, and polished resumes. Yet within 24 hours, one receives a job offer while the other gets the dreaded “thanks, but no thanks” email. What makes the difference? Not skills. Not experience. Psychology. The most successful job candidates…
Did you know that 38% of job candidates fail their interviews because they don’t ask good questions? That’s right – over a third of interview failures have nothing to do with qualifications and everything to do with what happens when the interviewer says those five fateful words: “Do you have any questions?” Most candidates either…
Let’s be honest – phone interviews are weird. You can’t see the interviewer’s facial expressions. You can’t tell if they’re engaged or checking their email. And you’re stuck trying to sound professional while possibly sitting in your pajama pants. Yet these mysterious phone screens have become the critical first hurdle in the hiring process. Fail…
Your interview is going well until the question lands like a bucket of cold water: “Tell me about your biggest failure.” Your mind races between options – should you mention that missed deadline from last year? The failed product launch? Or try to disguise a strength as a weakness with the classic “I’m just too…
