Interview Kickstart Reviews 518

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4.6

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the platform for its structured programs, live classes, and comprehensive curriculum, which are designed to upskill careers and prepare individuals for interviews, including those at FAANG companies. The instructors, often industry professionals, are highlighted for their expertise, professionalism, and ability to explain complex concepts clearly. The support teams are frequently commended for their responsiveness, helpfulness, and efficiency in resolving issues. However, some customers also noted dissatisfaction with the customer service, mentioning unaddressed survey feedback and a lack of follow-up. A few reviewers reported issues with the sales process, with some customers feeling it was overly persistent, and concerns were raised regarding the fulfillment of certain commitments or program enrollments. There were also concerns about the quality of some instructors and mock interviewers, with some feeling they were not qualified or from FAANG companies, and a few instances of support tickets being closed without resolution or inconsistent guidance.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

IK has the best platform to upskill your career. The live classes and coaches are phenomenal and very professional. They have structured program where you can join live classes, do offline practice... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

* Course content * Ready to code and test notebooks * Recorded videos of sessions if you miss * Quizes * Code Challenges * Interactive sessions Nice to have: * What's App communication on... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My journey with IK is really amazing. Their courses are very well curated and the instructors are just awesome. Special mention to the mock interviews where you get extraordinary feedback which helps... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a great learning experience. The Course was well structured and content was of great quality. The instructors were expert on the given topics and provided insights on industry trends. Projects... See more


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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%.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommended for Career Growth and Interview Preparation

I had an excellent experience with Interview Kickstart! Their comprehensive courses, expert instructors, and structured approach really helped me level up my interview skills. The focus on real-world scenarios and technical depth prepared me for both behavioral and system design interviews. Thanks to their tailored feedback and mock interviews, I felt much more confident going into job interviews. I highly recommend Interview Kickstart to anyone looking to enhance their skills and secure better job opportunities!

January 20, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am learning at IK almost an year now...

I have taken two courses with Interview Kickstart and am almost a year into their programs (AI&ML Switch up & Engineering Management). The coaching is done by actual industry experts (and few professors). Their curriculum is up-to-date and constantly reviewed. The best I could have. Also they provide allied support including interview prep, expert connections, incl. 1:1.

January 19, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Endless support and pattern-based learning

A lot of my peers who prep for SWE interviews simply memorize every LeetCode question they attempt to solve. But, Interview Kickstart's pattern-based approach has been a strong match for my thought process and learning abilities. I love the resources they give you throughout the program, especially the mock interviews. The support that this team gives you is priceless.

August 25, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great resume feedback by Ajitha singh

I'd like to take this opportunity to provide feedback for Ajitha Singh. She has provided effective feedback and suggestions after reviewing my resume. She was well prepared during the sessions, she made notes on the areas that need changes. For the improvements she provided the rationale and references/examples that would help me. Thank you Ajitha.

January 16, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an excellence experience with the Program, Support team and Materials

I had an excellence experience with this program. The Orientation session provided a comprehensive overview of course giving me a clear understanding of what to expect and what to focus on the course at every given point of time. The program structure is well designed and study materials are perfectly curated to cover all the essential topics making the learning journey transparent and seamless. The Support team deserves special mention for their exceptional assistance throughout. They were always there to guide and help whenever I needed it. Overall, this program is highly organized and learner focused and I would recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their skills.

January 16, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Program!

I appreciate the fact that they don't look at you as just a "number" in their system but they genuinely want you to succeed in your program and provide the necessary support to do so. This really means a lot and shows that Interview Kickstart really strives to set you up for success! This makes a huge difference and in my opinion, separates this program from a lot of other programs out there!

January 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Big Role played in my career

The material and knowledge I get from the interview Kickstart is ultimate. All the instructors are very helpful and polite. I get a good direction of my career. It is worth spending.

January 13, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently signed up for Applied GenAI…

I recently signed up for Applied GenAI course with Interview Kickstart, and I’m already thoroughly impressed with both the course structure and the smooth onboarding process. From the moment I first interacted with the team, it was clear that they are dedicated to providing high-quality content and an outstanding learning experience. Overall, I’m so glad I decided to enroll in this course. Huge kudos to IK team!

January 12, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Powerful platform for interview prep

IK has the highest quality materials for interview preparation. They way they teach patterns to identify and solve coding problems was highly efficient compared to other platforms which just provides with solution. The system design template is also pretty good and can be applied for all sort of system design interviews.
It is very important to understand what all features the platform has to offer starting from Expert connect to mock interviews. I was using it without understanding many of them until Sanjana from operations reached out and explained it to me detail. I highly recommend to anyone who is serious about prepping for interview and can dedicate good amount of time in preparation.

January 9, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Comprehensive Program for Career Growth and Interview Success

Interview Kickstart is an excellent program for anyone looking to level up their career and excel in technical interviews. The lectures are insightful, and the material provided for coding is truly world-class. The system design content and problems are comprehensive and invaluable for mastering this critical area.

The program also offers an in-depth guide for behavioral interviews and manager interviews, which helped me approach these conversations with confidence. The operations team is incredibly responsible and supportive throughout the process.

Mock interview sessions are a standout feature, providing realistic simulations of actual interviews, in-depth guidance, and actionable feedback. Additionally, the strong and helpful alumni association ensures you’re supported even after completing the program.

The machine learning module is another highlight—it thoroughly covers the fundamentals and basics needed to be a strong engineer. The curriculum is detailed and incredibly well-structured, perfect for anyone looking to deepen their ML expertise.

Overall, Interview Kickstart is a fantastic resource for interview preparation, job search, and career growth. Highly recommended!

January 8, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Journey to change career path with Interviews Kickstart

I start ' Early Engineer ' program with Interview Kickstart (IK) from December, 2024. It's a totally new learning experience for me . My past experiences are all about customer service and banking. My program advisor Sanjana is very helpful and motivating me as I felt overwhelmed with lots of new technology, data structure and algorithms. All instructors are knowledgeable with a helpful interactive class.I'm trying to follow their guidelines to reach my goal

January 7, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Interview Kickstart Edge Up program…

The Interview Kickstart Edge Up program offers a really tight and well-thought-out syllabus that ensures every concept is covered comprehensively. The readily available resources make it easy to study at your own pace, and the support team is incredibly accommodating and helpful throughout the journey. The program provides extensive assistance with mock interviews and practice sessions, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to level up their interview preparation. Highly recommend it!

January 7, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The only thing I would say is,I wish

The only thing I would say is,I wish
start talking to the IK support bit early, they are really helpful technically and guiding with their experience interacting with other students ,
Program is really good, it helps to keep the momentum. The tech support is always available with knowledgeable folks from FANG to help with our queries

January 4, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Platform for Cracking FAANG

The content and structure of the program are exceptional. The detailed explanations, hands-on practice, and expert-led sessions have significantly enhanced my understanding of core concepts and boosted my confidence in tackling technical interviews.

January 2, 2025
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