Interview Kickstart
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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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AnonymousSolution Architect • Student • Cybersecurity Interview Preparation • San JoseApr 30, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceWorked 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.- AnonymousSenior Software Engineer • ApplicantApr 28, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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. - AnonymousSenior Software Engineer • Graduate • Master Class (Default) Interview Course • San JoseApr 27, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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! - AnonymousStudentApr 24, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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 re...
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.
- AnonymousSoftware Engineer • Student • San JoseApr 23, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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. - AnonymousStudent • Master Class (Default) Interview Course • San JoseMar 31, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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 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 Preparation • 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 Preparation • San JoseMar 20, 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 Manager Interview Preparation • San JoseFeb 13, 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 Manager Interview PreparationJan 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 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. - AnonymousGraduate • Engineering Manager Interview Preparation • 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 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. - AnonymousStudent • Embedded Software Engineering Interview Preparation • 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 Preparation • San JoseJan 17, 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 Preparation • 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 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. - AnonymousApplicant • iOS Engineering Interview Preparation • 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 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. - AnonymousApplicant • Security Engineering Interview Course • San JoseJan 15, 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 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. - AnonymousGraduate • Site Reliability Engineering Interview Preparation • San JoseJan 15, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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,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. - AnonymousStudent • Data Science Interview Preparation • San JoseJan 14, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
IK Data Science is Awesome!
Amazing Technical Content for Coding, Data Science & Behavioral.
Well organized and structured program that will help you ace your DS interview! I am sure you wont be disappointed with the content and structure. I wish you all huge success.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. - AnonymousStudent • Product Management Interview Preparation • San JoseJan 13, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
A Comprehensive Coursework with Great Support from Industry Professionals
For any aspiring professionals who is looking for a career change or progressing to the next level, IK is definitely a great place to come and learn what is needed. The best part are the instructors and career coaches, they help you get an internal view of what is expected from the companies. It has helped me to position myself to be confident and get the role that was I looking for.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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Interview Kickstart Alumni Reviews Summary
Based on 250+ Interview Kickstart alumni reviews on Course Report, positive feedback for the program centers on the detailed curriculum and effective preparation for technical interviews at top companies. One review praises the program, stating, "I gained way more in confidence and technical skill than the cost of the course." A contrasting view, however, points out that while the support team is exceptional, some of the technical prep materials could be improved.
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FAQs
How much does Interview Kickstart cost?
Interview Kickstart costs around $199.
What courses does Interview Kickstart teach?
Interview Kickstart offers courses like Ace your Mock Interview, Advanced Data Science Course, Advanced Machine Learning Course, Advanced MLOps Course and 20 more.
Where does Interview Kickstart have campuses?
Interview Kickstart teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
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. 341 Interview Kickstart alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Interview Kickstart on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Interview Kickstart legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 341 Interview Kickstart alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Interview Kickstart and rate their overall experience a 4.76 out of 5.
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!
Can I read Interview Kickstart reviews?
You can read 341 reviews of Interview Kickstart on Course Report! Interview Kickstart alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Interview Kickstart and rate their overall experience a 4.76 out of 5.
Is Interview Kickstart accredited?
While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Interview Kickstart doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.