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
AnonymousGraduate • Front-end Engineering Interview Course • San JoseApr 13, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AGreat Algorithm Courses
I used interview kickstart to brush up on my tech interview skills and I have gained a lot of knowledge + confidence through their algorithm classes. I managed to earn 7 offers including FAANG.Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 09, 2022
Hi there, thank you for sharing your encouraging feedback! Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program.- AnonymousMaster Class (Default) Interview Course • San JoseApr 04, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Overall review of IK Program
Mid 2021, i started preparing for technical interviews on my own. However, soon i found myself lost in between learning and finding content from different sources. This was my main reason to sign up for IK Interview Prep class. They provided proper structure of topics to learn, they shared different coding problem patterns and their content is clear and easy to understand. IK Support team is also great and very responsive. Interview prep will require your full attention and good amount o...Mid 2021, i started preparing for technical interviews on my own. However, soon i found myself lost in between learning and finding content from different sources. This was my main reason to sign up for IK Interview Prep class. They provided proper structure of topics to learn, they shared different coding problem patterns and their content is clear and easy to understand. IK Support team is also great and very responsive. Interview prep will require your full attention and good amount of time. There is lot to learn. One advice i would share is that, during support period, create your own schedule on how you would tackle topics and problems. This will help you be very productive during support period.
I would highly recommend IK Program to anyone who is looking to prepare for technical interviews.Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 09, 2022
Hi there, thank you for your encouraging feedback! We are glad to know that you found the program structure and the curriculum valuable in your journey during the program. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. - AnonymousSoftware Development Engineer • Student • Machine Learning Interview Course • San JoseMar 31, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Thank you IK!!
After working at the same company for ~7 years, I had decided to make a career transition. I learnt about IK and signed up for the intro session. After listening to the intro session & next few followup sessions, I knew I needed what IK is offering (for career transition as well as to uplevel myself).
IK offers:
1. High quality study material.
2. Knowledgable & Patient instructors working at industry leading companies.
3. Well paced live classes + Tests + Review s...After working at the same company for ~7 years, I had decided to make a career transition. I learnt about IK and signed up for the intro session. After listening to the intro session & next few followup sessions, I knew I needed what IK is offering (for career transition as well as to uplevel myself).
IK offers:
1. High quality study material.
2. Knowledgable & Patient instructors working at industry leading companies.
3. Well paced live classes + Tests + Review sessions.
4. Always available Technical + Career coaches.
5. Mock Interview support from the best interviewers in the respective fields.
6. Brings together people with same ambition (UPLEVEL). Helps guide and inspire each other.
If you are interested in upleveling yourself, then independent of your previous work experience & skillset, if you can follow IK coaching with 100% commitment & discipline, IK will definitely uplevel you, and with very high likelihood, you will be able to ace off interviews and land multiple awesome job offers.
I am fortunate to have come across IK. Am able to uplevel myself & land dream job!!
Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 09, 2022
Hi there, thank you for your encouraging feedback! We are glad to know that you found the program structure and the curriculum valuable in your journey during the program. Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. - AnonymousSenior Software Engineer • GraduateMar 25, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Highly Recommend the experienced software engineer track
Had a great experience--both the technical prep and career strategy components were incredibly valuable. you have to put in the work (prepare to study non-stop for several consecutive months) but it you do, the program works.Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 09, 2022
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.
- AnonymousEngineering ManagerMar 24, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Definitely Recomm
I was apprehensive when I joined Interview Kickstart but the experience was very rewarding. There are several great instructors who not only have the experience of working at amazing companies but are also great teachers. There are times when an instructor might not be very good and this is why I am not giving the overall experience a 5 start but what makes up for this is the presence of recorded videos of other instructors as well. The overall experience right from algorithms, system de...I was apprehensive when I joined Interview Kickstart but the experience was very rewarding. There are several great instructors who not only have the experience of working at amazing companies but are also great teachers. There are times when an instructor might not be very good and this is why I am not giving the overall experience a 5 start but what makes up for this is the presence of recorded videos of other instructors as well. The overall experience right from algorithms, system design, behavioral, mock interviews was very good and I will definitely recommend this to others who are looking to change jobs or getting into interviewing after a very long time like in my case. To conclude, you only get out of the program what you put into it. Put in the tough yards, be completely focused and going through the IK curriculum will ensure that you come out of the program successfully.Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 09, 2022
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. - AnonymousStudent • Master Class (Default) Interview Course • San JoseMar 13, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Excellent course
I came to Interview kickstart last year and learnt so much. The reading material before classes is very helpful for the basics and particularly the lecture videos from mr. omkar is simply amazing. The way he explains in his videos is very easy to understand. I feel more confident when I have to solve problems now and to give interviews. Thank you interview kickstart and mr. omkar for his videos. Definitely recommending.Student Success Advoacte of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 09, 2022
Hi there, thank you for your words of appreciation! We are glad to know that you found the program structure, the support from the operations team, 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 • Master Class (Default) Interview Course • San JoseMar 09, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A positive journey
It has been a great learning experience. The structure is really good and the materials as well. The lectures and live class pre reading material is very informative and engaging,Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Dec 05, 2022
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. - AnonymousApplicant • Backend Engineering Interview Course • San JoseMar 09, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
IK Feedback
Problem solving curriculum was too good and was improving continuously. Might need some better content and instructors for system design.Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 07, 2022
Hi there, thank you for sharing your encouraging feedback! Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. - AnonymousSoftware Engineer • Graduate • Backend Engineering Interview Course • San JoseMar 08, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Software Engineer
Interview kickstart for me was a confidence booster course. Helped me understand number of ways to think about how to interview.Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 04, 2022
Hi there, thank you for sharing your encouraging feedback! Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. - AnonymousSoftware Engineer • Graduate • Backend Engineering Interview Course • San JoseMar 08, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great experience
Great instructors, mock interviews and support teamStudent Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 04, 2022
Hi there, thank you for sharing your encouraging feedback! Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. - AnonymousStudentMar 08, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
The best coaches
Very structured and easy for beginnersStudent Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 04, 2022
Hi there, thank you for sharing your encouraging feedback! Please feel free to reach out to us at operations@interviewkickstart.com if you require our support on anything related to the program. - AnonymousSan JoseMar 08, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Review
I joined Interview Kickstart bootcamp for 6 months in March 2021.This was best bootcamp experience I ever had.
In depth knowledge of instructors was amazing.Going through course help me build solid coding skills.
Best thing about course is its well structured approach with classes,assignments and mock interviews.Structure of course helps you build great algorithm skills incremently. Although i worked in IT field for 10+ years my Bachelors was in Chemical engineering. This cours...I joined Interview Kickstart bootcamp for 6 months in March 2021.This was best bootcamp experience I ever had.
In depth knowledge of instructors was amazing.Going through course help me build solid coding skills.
Best thing about course is its well structured approach with classes,assignments and mock interviews.Structure of course helps you build great algorithm skills incremently. Although i worked in IT field for 10+ years my Bachelors was in Chemical engineering. This course gave me solid hold on alorithms,data structures and design principles.Feedback from Mock interview helped me to improve a lot.
Finally I was able to get my dream job with skills built for life.This course not only enhances your career but helps you to gain confidence in coding field which is pretty vast.Student Success Advocate of Interview Kickstart
Student Experience Team
Oct 04, 2022
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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