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Interview Kickstart

Average Rating 4.74
343 Reviews • 24 Courses

Interview Kickstart is a part-time, 12-15 week online career advancement platform that helps tech professionals nail technical interviews at FAANG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google) and Tier-1 companies. Interview Kickstart is dedicated to helping tech and product professionals secure their dream jobs with top tech companies. Since 2014, they have trained over 20,000 tech professionals to succeed in the toughest interviews at FAANG companies.

The courses at Interview Kickstart are designed by FAANG tech leads and taught by FAANG instructors. They cover 18 tech and product domains, including Machine Learning, Data Science, System Design, and Software development. Interview Kickstart also offers specialized training for career transitions to rapidly growing AI-related tech fields. With a team of 600 seasoned FAANG+ professionals, their instructors provide real-world guidance to help professionals achieve their career goals.

To enroll in any Interview Kickstart program, attend their pre-enrollment webinar held daily (except Saturday). During the webinar, prospective students will learn about courses and the market landscape. After attending, a program advisor will connect with prospective students to assist with the admission process.

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343 reviews of Interview Kickstart

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  • Anonymous
    Student · Embedded Software Engineering Interview Preparation · Graduation year 2023

    Very Helpful Support Team

    Very helpful support team that is understanding of student circumstances! Always responds promptly when I reach out to them. I am glad I got the opportunity to work with them.








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    5.0
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    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted June 5, 2023
  • Anonymous
    Engineering Manager

    Intense, Transformative, Comprehensive, Supportive, Empowering

    I recently had the opportunity to enroll in Interview Kickstart's interview preparation program, and I must say it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to enhance their technical interviewing skills and land top-tier job offers. From the moment I joined, the team at Interview Kickstart provided exceptional support and guidance. The instructors were not only highly knowledgeable but also deeply invested in the success of each student. Their expertise in technical concepts and interview strategies was invaluable. The curriculum was well-structured and comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics including data structures, algorithms, system design, and behavioral interview preparation. The program's emphasis on real-world problem-solving and hands-on practice helped me gain confidence and improve my problem-solving abilities. One aspect that truly sets Interview Kickstart apart is their interview practice sessions and mock interviews. The personalized feedback and constructive criticism I received during these sessions were instrumental in honing my interview skills. The mock interviews simulated real interview scenarios, preparing me for the challenging and dynamic nature of technical interviews. The support didn't end with the program completion. Interview Kickstart offers ongoing mentorship and alumni support, providing access to valuable resources, networking opportunities, and job search guidance. The community of fellow learners and alumni is incredibly supportive and motivating. Overall, my experience with Interview Kickstart exceeded my expectations. Thanks to their comprehensive curriculum, dedicated instructors, and tailored guidance, I felt well-prepared and confident in my technical interviews. If you're serious about advancing your technical interviewing skills and achieving career growth, I highly recommend Interview Kickstart. Their program is worth every penny and will undoubtedly propel you towards interview success.
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    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted May 17, 2023
  • Anonymous
    Solution Architect · Cybersecurity Interview Preparation · Graduation year 2023

    Worked out really well in the end…

    Joined IK to join AWS as SA but ended up joining a big Financial Services company with comparable pay. 

    The support they have given during offer negotiation process is super valuable and the results show the course has paid for itself.

    Although I didn’t crack AWS, FAANG is not the only game in town. 
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted April 30, 2023
  • Anonymous
    Senior Software Engineer · Graduation year 2013

    Great Curriculum and Instructors

    I joined IK and took the level up program. The Course Materials, Instructors and the support team is top notch. The course is well designed for a working professional. Attending seminars, classes and coaching I had always learned something new (new approach to solve a problem, alternate designs). Prior joining IK I was giving loop interviews but was not getting an offer. After joining IK within 4 months I was able to get 3 FT offers. Overall very efficient and resourceful.
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    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted April 28, 2023
  • Anonymous
    Senior Software Engineer · Master Class (Default) Interview Course · Graduated 2019

    Great learning experience at IK

    I had a great experience with Interview Kickstart. I was one of the early students that used this program. Prior to this program, I was finding it problematic to solve algorithms quickly. Here I learned speed. Don't expect to see magic, you will need to do a lot of practice and IK will provide the structure and support for it. While I learned a lot of things in the program, dynamic programming, and string classes are my favorite. Thank you, IK for offering such a valuable course! 
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    4.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted April 27, 2023
  • Anonymous
    Student · Graduation year 2023

    SRE program at Interview Kickstart

    If you feel outdated and want to kickstart your learning about current trends, then this program is for you. The foundation material and live classes are extremely well thought and taught, the XpertConnect feature lets you schedule adhoc session everyday to clarify your doubts with experienced instructors. The mock interviews are a real game changer, it helps you gain confidence and shed anxiety, prepares you well for the real interviews. The behavioral module available lets you prepare responses well ahead and is reviews by career advocates, which makes you worry less about the behavioral rounds.

    Overall
    4.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    3.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted April 24, 2023
  • Anonymous
    Software Engineer

    Great Training! Excellent Support

    It's a great place to get an organized and systematic training along with getting good at fundamentals. The support staff have been extraordinary who have gone above and beyond the expectations.
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    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted April 23, 2023
  • Anonymous
    Student · Master Class (Default) Interview Course

    Comprehensive Support for Interview Prep

    Interviewing has always been difficult for me as I always had this feeling of anxiety. My confidence was really low and I always thought to myself that there should be some structured way of preparing for interviews and that's where I came across IK. IK has put together different aspects of interviewing in a well-defined prep-plan starting with coding, system design and career counseling.The modules follow the structured approach for instance in coding, its starts with foundational videos, live class and then a practice problem set that really helps to understand the topic in depth and gain that inner confidence of facing the interviews for that particular topic.The relevant technical books available are theoretical and doesn't really prepare you for interviewing. At IK, they take you through a problem-solving mode that is really required for you to crack interviews and they do it in a very structured pattern. This program has really helped me push my confidence and face interviews specifically given a problem thinking through it organically and coming up with the best approach that is interview acceptable. Kudos to the methodology designed at IK.
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    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted March 31, 2023
  • Anonymous
    Student · Data Engineering Interview Preparation

    Intense, effective and efficient.

    The Foundation material, live classes, assignments, curated material, and practical problems gave me the scope and direction I needed. It is an excellent use of time. To be effective and efficient, combine IK assistance with your own hard work.  Practice, practice, and practice some more. Best wishes. That's all there is to it.
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    Flag Submitted March 28, 2023
  • Anonymous
    Student · Graduation year 2023

    Excellent Program

    This is one of the best interview prep programs out there.  They have live classes for each topic and recordings of previous sessions so you get multiple instructors on the same topic. 

    They also have tutors available through out the week including evenings and weekends  to help with your coding assignments. 

     The mock interviews are very similar to an actual interview process. After your interview, you get a thorough feedback on what you did well and areas of improvement and a score.

    Overall, I think it is a great investment as you get a lifetime access to the course material and can be used for future interview prep. 
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    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
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    Flag Submitted March 27, 2023
  • Anonymous
    Graduate · Data Science Interview Preparation · Graduated 2023

    Interview Kickstart Data Science Interview Course

    Do not fall in this trap, this is the worst course designed and these people will sound and sell it to you like your dream interview package but this is all to get the money out of your pocket and no refund even if you dont like. %0% refund has so many conditions that you will not get a single penny. Beware of their Advisor calls specially Raghuveer. 
    Go for MIT applied data science or affiliated courses. They are total fraud
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    Job support
    1.0
    Instructors
    1.0
    Flag Submitted March 20, 2023
  • Anonymous
    Sr.Director of Engineering · Engineering Manager Interview Preparation · Graduation year 2022

    InterviewKickstart

    Well orchestrated material for targeted audience. Brings the infinitesimal breadth and depth of distributed computing into a focused cohesive learning curve.  Thoughtfully designed patterns for every discipline. Lots of practical examples capitalizing upon differentiating factors for acing an interview and creating opportunity for further deep dive should interest follows. 
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    5.0
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    Instructors
    4.0
    Flag Submitted February 13, 2023
  • Anonymous
    Engineering Manager · Engineering Manager Interview Preparation · Graduated 2022

    Great course

    Interview Kickstart is a comprehensive and well-structured program for software engineers looking to improve their interviewing skills. The program offers a variety of resources, including practice problems, mock interviews, and detailed solutions, all of which are designed to help engineers prepare for technical interviews.




    One of the standout features of Interview Kickstart is the quality and depth of the practice problems. The problems cover a wide range of topics, from data structures and algorithms to systems design and coding, and are designed to be challenging and realistic. Additionally, the solutions provided for each problem are clear, concise, and easy to understand, which helps to solidify the concepts covered.




    The mock interviews are another great feature of Interview Kickstart. The interviews are conducted by experienced engineers and are tailored to simulate real-world interviews as closely as possible. The feedback provided after each interview is detailed and actionable, which allows engineers to identify areas for improvement and focus their preparation.




    Overall, I found Interview Kickstart to be an effective and valuable resource for software engineers preparing for technical interviews. The program is well-structured, and the resources provided are of high quality and relevance. I would definitely recommend Interview Kickstart to any engineer looking to improve their interviewing skills.
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    Curriculum
    5.0
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    Instructors
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    Flag Submitted January 23, 2023

    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Jan 23, 2023

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program useful in your upleveling journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program.
  • Anonymous
    Graduate · Engineering Manager Interview Preparation · Graduated 2022

    Interview Kickstart helped me learn a lot.

    Interview Kickstart team helped me learn a lot of information that I was not aware of before. I feel really good in terms of System Design and my leadership skills. I was not able to uplevel my job because of the market right now but I am confident that I will be able to do that in future.
    The best thing for me was the mock interviews. That really helped me a ton.
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    4.0
    Instructors
    4.0
    Flag Submitted January 23, 2023

    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Jan 23, 2023

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program structure useful in your upleveling journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program.
  • Anonymous
    Student · Embedded Software Engineering Interview Preparation · Graduation year 2005

    Technical content is well thought out by deep experts. Extremely accommodative support.

    IK is truly unique in their choice of excellent experienced coaches who are passionate and patient in delivering a delightful and productive teaching experience.
    The curriculums are intense and foundation materials are very methodically created.
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    4.0
    Job support
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    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted January 20, 2023

    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Jan 22, 2023

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program structure useful in your upleveling journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program.
  • Anonymous
    Student · Backend Engineering Interview Preparation

    Comprehensive program to prepare for interviews

    Interview Kickstart has a comprehensive program to help you prepare for interviews. The data structures and algorithms sections are excellent and very well structured, with specific emphasis on patterns to simplify the process of approaching new problems. System design program has a wealth of information and tips to prepare, although with a few growing pains as new instructors and materials are added. Operations team is responsive and helpful to address questions and concerns. I look forward to trying the mock interviews and career assistance as well.
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    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
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    Instructors
    4.0
    Flag Submitted January 17, 2023

    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Jan 22, 2023

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program and the curriculum useful in your upleveling journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program.
  • Anonymous
    Student · Data Science Interview Preparation · Graduation year 2022

    Data Science Master

    The curriculum and the module were excellent.
    Also, the responses and support provided by the Support team is of superior quality.

    The Coding part gives us an excellent base for any online coding assessment. This is followed by the core courses in a very detailed oriented manner. Also, the one-one/ interview mocks ups were an opportunity to preparing for any interviews. 

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    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted January 17, 2023

    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Jan 23, 2023

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the Curriculum useful in your upleveling journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program.
  • Anonymous
    Applicant · iOS Engineering Interview Preparation · Graduation year 2022

    Best Investment for My Career!

    I was hesitant at first because of the price but after watching Omkar's sample vid on one of job portals and attending the initial orientation, I got sold. I couldn't be happier. IK is very different from other crowd-sourced and do-it-yourself sites. The lessons and guidance are very comprehensive yet presented in a way that non-CS and less experienced folks like me can understand easily. It also has an extensive human element on it - you talk and interact with people in the industry for advice and strategy! It's like having a team behind you which objective is nothing but your success. If you are stuck and need expert help, it's an email away. The bonus is that the materials which you will own can be referenced for your production work too (I just did! ;). This is probably the best investment for my career. Thank you IK!
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    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted January 17, 2023

    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Jan 23, 2023

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the Curriculum useful in your upleveling journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program.
  • Anonymous
    Applicant · Security Engineering Interview Course · Graduation year 2011

    IK Cohort

    IK is the hub of excellent, experienced, and seasoned engineers who believe in upskilling their students. Their customer support and cohorts are very helpful and knowledgeable. They are very prompt in response; MOCK interviews are close to the original FAANG interviews.
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted January 15, 2023

    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Jan 23, 2023

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program structure useful in your upleveling journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program.
  • Anonymous
    Graduate · Site Reliability Engineering Interview Preparation · Graduated 2022

    SRE IK Experience

    Really great experience working with IK team. Highly recommend this to other students who are looking for help in job change. Instructors are very helpful and Operations team is very cooperative of the students and their concerns,
    Overall
    5.0
    Curriculum
    5.0
    Job support
    5.0
    Instructors
    5.0
    Flag Submitted January 15, 2023

    Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart

    Student Experience Team

    Jan 23, 2023

    Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program structure useful in your upleveling journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program.
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Is Interview Kickstart worth it?

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How much does Interview Kickstart cost?

Interview Kickstart courses cost up to $199 for Ace your Mock Interview.

Where does Interview Kickstart have campuses?

Interview Kickstart teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

Does Interview Kickstart offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes. Course Report is excited to offer an exclusive Interview Kickstart scholarship for $500 off tuition!

Is Interview Kickstart legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 343 Interview Kickstart alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Interview Kickstart and shared their experiences. Their overall rating is 4.74 out of 5.

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