Interview Kickstart Reviews 518

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Uplevel feedback on the course content

As feedback on the course content and videos provided by IK, the level of detail and the depth of the core concepts covered in the videos are truly mind openers. I have been Maths student ever, read every book of algebra at that time, enjoyed and used to cherish it but never understood the true meaning or use case of it in real life. Until, I saw the videos, use of metrics, what it represents and how it could be used to represent a pattern and drive a logic. This added more interest in watching videos. Each session has been carefully crafted to open up new perspectives and enhance understanding, which has been beneficial for my learning journey.

The mock interviews are really helping in boosting the confidence and taking away the fear of interview.

However, only one concern I have is that I found, though the videos are extensive but sometimes overly long and thus time-consuming. While the thoroughness is appreciated, it can be challenging to complete the course within a reasonable timeframe. Perhaps a more trimmed version in some cases would help us finish the content within timeframe.

At last, I would really like to complete this session with atleast one good offer from a good company like Microsoft, Google, Atlassian and others.

I am thankful for all the guidance being shared so far.

November 1, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best interview preparation platform

This is the best way to prepare for any technical interview. The content is well organised, and the quality of the materials is world-class, especially the lectures from Omkar. I tried to attend the system design and coding interviews before with many other materials and YouTube videos, But this training helped me to clearly understand the gaps and improve the way I approach each problem.

Also, the domain-specialised training approaches it differently, fine-tuning the material to offer the best interview experience.

Loved this platform.

April 24, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

During my Python classes with Pankaj

During my Python classes with Pankaj, the sessions were excellent. He delivered well-structured presentations and addressed my questions promptly and clearly. The overall program was thoughtfully designed, covering all essential topics in a well-organized manner.

May 1, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kudos to the IK Team for Outstanding Courses and Support

I just wanted to take a moment to express how much I truly appreciate the platform. I’m a big fan and have already recommended the IK programs to many of my friends. I’m confident that several of them have reached out to you as well.

The course content is outstanding—well-structured, detailed, and clearly explained. A few instructors, in particular, stand out for their exceptional teaching. They go above and beyond by explaining the mathematics behind the concepts, revisiting key ideas repeatedly, extending sessions, and offering personal technical coaching. I really love the approach and structure.

The exercises and assignments are also incredibly helpful, thoroughly covering all the essential topics.

I genuinely appreciate the hard work and dedication from the entire team behind this platform. Keep up the fantastic work!

April 9, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I took the machine-learning specialty…

I took the machine-learning specialty course in 2023. They bombarded me with very high level stuff from leet code. I tried asking for help which they had claimed is always there 24/7 but none was provided. I felt largely disconnected from the coursework. I'll say stay away. This is a sham company. Most 5 star reviews you see aren't real. Don't give them your hard-earned money.

April 1, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Guidance

Sneha is my coordinator, and her support has been invaluable in my journey. I find her insights and recommendations extremely valuable, as they have given me greater confidence in my applications and professional presence. Sneha is truly an asset to Interview Kickstart, and I am grateful for her dedication and support.

March 26, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really rude phone call

I signed up for a webinar at 530 pm. Then got an email it was 830. Then an extremely rude and disrespectful person calls . He was actually bullying me to attend his webinar. Bye

March 19, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I am confident that IK is throwing…

I am confident that IK is throwing every resource at its disposal to game up AIML skills of candidates including onboarding great trainers, career coaches and beyond to help get candidates learn the concepts both breadth and depth wise according to their needs. Snehil provided me great honest feedback on my resume on what is needed to be viewed by companies to short list candidates based on the JD.

March 14, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Intense and thorough interview preperation

I'm using IK to help me get back into job searching shape. Having been a while since I actively searched for a new job. I needed to make sure I was preparing efficiently. IK has absolutely helped guide me to get ready for the interview process. It is a rigorous and sometimes humbling process, but it will get you ready for your next job.

February 23, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Structured and Comprehensive

I enjoyed the learning experience at IK. The instructors are very knowledgeable and the class is interactive. You can schedule coaching sessions in addition to attending other coaching sessions. The operations team is responsive and generally get back to you in reasonable time. I highly recommend this course for those needed structured learning.

February 22, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Interview Kickstart provides a Strong Support and Structured Learning

Interview Kickstart provides a well-structured curriculum and excellent mentor support. Their guidance has helped me improve my technical and problem-solving skills. While I am still working towards cracking top-tier tech interviews, the mock sessions and detailed feedback have been valuable in strengthening my preparation.

The support team is highly responsive, making the overall experience smooth. I appreciate their efforts in helping candidates navigate the interview process effectively.

February 16, 2025
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