Interview Kickstart
Interview Kickstart is a part-time, 12-15 week online interview training platform that helps software engineers nail technical interviews at FAANG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google) and Tier-1 companies. Interview Kickstart helps students strengthen their programming fundamentals and become better engineers in the process, thereby equipping them with the right set of skills required to crack tough technical interviews at top companies.
Based on a student’s career path, they can choose from 18 different domain-specific courses. The course curriculum covers Data Structures and Algorithms, Distributed Systems, Design, Domain-Specific Concepts, and Behavioral Interviews. Students will receive support with optimizing their LinkedIn profile and leveraging LinkedIn to land FAANG interviews.
Interview Kickstart gives students expert support with salary negotiation to land bigger and more lucrative offers, mock interviews with industry experts and FAANG hiring managers, one-on-one mentor sessions with technical leads and hiring managers from FAANG companies, and 18 domain courses that specialize in the highest-paying domains.
The highlight of Interview Kickstart’s program is the technical interview prep. Interview Kickstart’s team of 500+ instructors are hiring managers, technical leads, and hiring committee members at FAANG and Tier-1 companies. Being closely acquainted with the hiring process at top tech companies, these instructors know precisely what recruiters are looking for while hiring candidates. This gives students an edge and sets them up for success at highly competitive and challenging technical interviews at FAANG+ companies.
After course completion, Interview Kickstart students receive an extended 6-month support period. During the support period, students can retake classes, schedule mock interviews with domain experts, have one-on-one sessions with instructors from FAANG companies, get support with optimizing their LinkedIn profile and resume, and land interviews through Interview Kickstart’s wide network of alums.
Since 2014, Interview Kickstart has trained over 13,500 engineers for the toughest tech interviews. Interview Kickstart alums receive multiple lucrative offers from top companies, including FAANG, Microsoft, Uber, Lyft, LinkedIn, Twitter, VMware, and more. In 2021, Interview Kickstart graduates received an average salary increase of 53%.
265 Interview Kickstart Reviews
AnonymousStudent • Master Class (Default) Interview Course • San JoseMar 31, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceComprehensive 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 w...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.- AnonymousStudent • Data Engineering Interview Course • San JoseMar 28, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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. - AnonymousStudentMar 27, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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 a...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. - AnonymousGraduate • Data Science Interview Course • San JoseMar 21, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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 - AnonymousSr.Director of Engineering • Student • Engineering Management Interview Course • San JoseFeb 14, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
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. - AnonymousEngineering Manager • Graduate • Engineering Management Interview CourseJan 23, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
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 rang...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.Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Jan 24, 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. - AnonymousGraduate • Engineering Management Interview Course • San JoseJan 23, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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.Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Jan 24, 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. - AnonymousStudent • Embedded Systems Interview course • San JoseJan 20, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
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.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. - AnonymousStudent • Backend Engineering Interview Course • San JoseJan 18, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
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 for...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.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. - AnonymousStudent • Data Science Interview Course • San JoseJan 17, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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.
Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Jan 24, 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. - AnonymousApplicant • IOS Engineering Interview Course • San JoseJan 17, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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...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!Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Jan 24, 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. - AnonymousApplicant • Security Engineering Interview Course • San JoseJan 16, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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.Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Jan 24, 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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How much does Interview Kickstart cost?
The average bootcamp costs $14,142, but Interview Kickstart does not share pricing information. You can read a cost-comparison of other popular bootcamps!
What courses does Interview Kickstart teach?
Interview Kickstart offers courses like Android Engineering Interview Course, Backend Engineering Interview Course, Cloud Engineering Interview course, Data Engineering Interview Course and 13 more.
Where does Interview Kickstart have campuses?
Interview Kickstart has an in-person campus in San Jose.
Is Interview Kickstart worth it?
Interview Kickstart hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 265 Interview Kickstart alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Interview Kickstart on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Interview Kickstart legit?
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