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      <title>Everything you need to know about Interview Kickstart: Is it worth the cost?</title>
      <dc:creator>Interview Kickstart</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:36:42 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/interviewkickstart/everything-you-need-to-know-about-interview-kickstart-is-it-worth-the-cost-2jlc</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Interview Kickstart (also known as IK) is a tech interview prep platform that aims to help tech professionals land their dream jobs in FAANG and other Tier-1 companies. Since there are many tech interview prep courses to choose from, knowing what each offers is crucial for comparison. In this article, we’ll go through some key features of Interview Kickstart, look at some customer reviews, so you can decide if it’s worth your time and resources. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this review, we’ll look at the following:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Some interesting statistics associated with Interview Kickstart&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Interview Kickstart’s reviews from various sources like Google, CourseReport, and Yelp&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Pros and cons of choosing Interview Kickstart’s courses according to alums&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Key features of Interview Kickstart’s courses that are unique or less commonly offered&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The curriculum of each of the courses, along with some key insights and differences in course structures&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What a typical week at Interview Kickstart and what it looks like&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A summary of Interview Kickstart’s courses: Whether they are worth it and how to evaluate if this program is for you&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  &lt;strong&gt;Some Interesting Figures&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Before we go any further and look at what others have to say about Interview Kickstart, let us look at some statistics:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Interview Kickstart has 500+ FAANG+ instructors.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The current record for the highest offer received by an IK student is $1.2 Million.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;In 2021, Interview Kickstart students received an average pay hike of 53%.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Many Interview Kickstart students received multiple offers from Tier-1 companies. The highest number of offers received is 18.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;IK covers 18 tech roles.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;IK has trained 13,500+ engineers to date.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The sum of all offers Interview Kickstart alums received in 2021 was ~$113,890,000.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;What makes IK stand out from other interview prep courses is that IK takes a very different approach to tech interview prep, with role-tailored courses taught by engineers and experts from FAANG and other big tech companies. It prepares you to succeed at your job, rather than just hacking your way through the interview process. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Our methods have proved to be effective, helping alums receive multiple offers from top tech companies. Let’s look at some ratings and reviews for a better understanding.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  &lt;strong&gt;Ratings of Interview Kickstart on Google, Yelp, Course Report&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;When looking at ratings on any website, it is important to consider the profiles of people who usually add reviews, the number of reviews, and how reliable the website is. &lt;br&gt;
Typically, the higher the number of reviews, the more credible the review website is, and the more you can rely on the rating. Take a look at these ratings given to Interview Kickstart on different popular platforms.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Google&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Rating:  4.9/5.0&lt;br&gt;
Number of Reviews: 113&lt;br&gt;
Sample Review:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--LdO9tpyA--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/et63mn78sd40peexp6gr.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--LdO9tpyA--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/et63mn78sd40peexp6gr.png" alt="Image description" width="674" height="233"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please note that anyone with access to Google is eligible to write Google reviews. So these Interview Kickstart Google reviews are a mix of reviews from students, employees, etc. These reviews give an idea of the overall experience of those associated with Interview Kickstart in any way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Course Report&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Rating: 4.8/5.0&lt;br&gt;
Number of Reviews: 159&lt;br&gt;
Sample Review:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--QCTLyREv--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/au61zyq3fb1s6smdzop0.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--QCTLyREv--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/au61zyq3fb1s6smdzop0.png" alt="Image description" width="582" height="350"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please note that only applicants, students, and graduates are permitted to leave reviews on Course Report, making it a reliable source for those considering investing in Interview Kickstart courses.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Yelp&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Rating: 4.0/5.0&lt;br&gt;
Number of Reviews: 22&lt;br&gt;
Sample Review:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--dwk1RZkb--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/wpo69wllwe2ilgqw59lq.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--dwk1RZkb--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/wpo69wllwe2ilgqw59lq.png" alt="Image description" width="764" height="277"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Yelp also prohibits employees from adding reviews and companies from asking customers to review, making it a reliable source for those planning to join Interview Kickstart courses.&lt;br&gt;
For more, check out detailed reviews on CourseReport, Yelp, and Google. There are quite a few detailed and helpful reviews too long to add here but worth going through.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  &lt;strong&gt;What Former Students Think&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For your convenience, we’ve summarized the common themes among the reviews:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pros:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Well-thought-out, well-structured courses&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Instructors are great in skill as well as teaching abilities.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The IK community is growing, and Interview Kickstart leverages that well.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You become better at your actual job, not just clearing the interview.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The active and supportive operations team&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Mock interview feedback is crucial and priceless.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What is taught is directly relevant to the role and interviews being targeted.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The people care and want you to succeed.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Problem-solving through power patterns is a huge help since solving all possible combinations of problems beforehand is impossible and shouldn’t be necessary to solve a given new problem.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cons:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The course is intense and requires a great deal of time and effort on the part of the student. 15 hours per week commitment for lectures, tests, and homework and 4 to 8 hrs per week for personal practice. There is no success without it.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The courses are expensive but worth it if you complete them.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here are some reviews of Interview Kickstart alumni from their website:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--_vxL1IvW--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/cwedxwprv6wc5wqdoe87.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--_vxL1IvW--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/cwedxwprv6wc5wqdoe87.png" alt="Image description" width="880" height="264"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Visit the &lt;a href="https://www.interviewkickstart.com/reviews"&gt;IK Reviews page&lt;/a&gt; for more. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  &lt;strong&gt;Key Offerings of Interview Kickstart&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Here are the key features all the Interview Kickstart’s courses offer:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;18 Tailored Interview Prep Courses Built by FAANG+ Experts &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Interview prep courses covering the most in-demand domains and roles in tech.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Courses designed and updated periodically by Hiring Managers, TLs, and Technical Recruiters from FAANG and other Tier-1 tech companies.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;All Interview Kickstart courses aim to prepare you for FAANG+ interviews and help you become a better tech professional.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Comprehensive Role-Focused Curriculum&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Curriculum covers role- and interview-relevant technical concepts and behavioral and leadership skills training.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Interview Kickstart’s courses also help develop problem-solving skills, optimize individual career profiles, and position individuals to land high-paying FAANG jobs.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Live Classes, Mock Interviews, and 1:1 Mentorship by FAANG+ Instructors&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;500+ instructors who drive the hiring process at FAANG and other Tier-1 companies.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;All courses come with multiple mock interviews with TLs and hiring managers from FAANG+ companies. These practice mock interviews and feedback from seasoned industry experts are excellent because they know how to navigate tech interviews to land lucrative offers.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;1:1 mentorship from FAANG+ instructors is also a key value IK provides.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Power Patterns and Unmatched Teaching Methods&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;IK’s proprietary teaching method, called Power Patterns, helps students identify and use similar patterns to solve unseen coding interview problems.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;IK also helps you boost your problem-solving skills and tackle tricky interview questions with the help of tried-and-tested techniques.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Designed for Working Professionals&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The courses are fully remote, with classes on weekends and a few weekday evenings.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;All courses offer live classes, self-paced study materials, and weekly assignments.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;6-months Support Period&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You can also retake any of the live classes during the support period.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;IK will help you optimize and leverage your LinkedIn profile to unlock FAANG interviews, which can boost your chances of getting hired.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;We also provide salary negotiation support from professional career experts, which is crucial for getting the best compensation you can hope for.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  &lt;strong&gt;Curriculum of Interview Kickstart Courses&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The curriculum of the courses Interview Kickstart offers is also designed differently compared to most other tech interview prep courses in the market. Let’s look at the curriculum before we discuss key characteristics:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  &lt;strong&gt;Interview Kickstart’s Courses&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://learn.interviewkickstart.com/course/back-end-engineering-interview-masterclass/?utm_source=Dev&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Dev_Blog&amp;amp;utm_medium=Dev_Blog"&gt;Back-end Engineering Course&lt;/a&gt; (16 weeks)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Data Structures and Algorithms, System Design, Database Design, Object Modeling, API Design, Cloud Native Design, and Concurrency (Note: Many of the courses listed below start with the same algorithms and system design modules.)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://learn.interviewkickstart.com/course/front-end-engineering-interview-masterclass/?utm_source=Dev&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Dev_Blog&amp;amp;utm_medium=Dev_Blog"&gt;Front-end Engineering Course&lt;/a&gt; (15 weeks)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Data Structures and Algorithms, Scalable System Design, JavaScript Language &amp;amp; Libraries, UI &amp;amp; DOM, Front-end System Design, Patterns, Tools, and Techniques&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://learn.interviewkickstart.com/course/full-stack-engineering-interview-masterclass?utm_source=Dev&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Dev_Blog&amp;amp;utm_medium=Dev_Blog"&gt;Full Stack Engineering Course &lt;/a&gt;(16 weeks)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Data Structures and Algorithms, Scalable System Design, Databases, API Design and Implementation, Cloud Infrastructure, JavaScript and Web Development, and UI System Design&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://learn.interviewkickstart.com/course/data-engineering-interview-masterclass?utm_source=Dev&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Dev_Blog&amp;amp;utm_medium=Dev_Blog"&gt;Data Engineering Course&lt;/a&gt; (15 weeks)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Data Structures and Algorithms, System Design, SQL Programming, Data Modeling, ETL &amp;amp; Pipeline Design, and Data Platforms&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://learn.interviewkickstart.com/course/android-engineering-interview-masterclass?utm_source=Dev&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Dev_Blog&amp;amp;utm_medium=Dev_Blog"&gt;Android Engineering Course&lt;/a&gt; (15 weeks)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Data Structures and Algorithms, System Design, Android UI Programming, Network and Memory Management, Concurrency, Debugging, and Profiling, and Modular Architecture Design&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://learn.interviewkickstart.com/course/technical-program-manager-interview-masterclass?utm_source=Dev&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Dev_Blog&amp;amp;utm_medium=Dev_Blog"&gt;Technical Program Manager Course&lt;/a&gt; (18 weeks)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Data Structures and Algorithms, System Design, Program Planning, Program Execution, Program Monitoring &amp;amp; Reporting, Behavioral - Introducing Frameworks, Behavioral - Motivation &amp;amp; Core Values, and Behavioral - Cross Functional Cooperation&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://learn.interviewkickstart.com/course/ios-engineering-interview-masterclass?utm_source=Dev&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Dev_Blog&amp;amp;utm_medium=Dev_Blog"&gt;iOS Engineering Course&lt;/a&gt; (15 weeks)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Data Structures and Algorithms, System Design, UI Programming, Performantly Fetching and Handling Data, Data Persistence, and iOS Systems Design&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://learn.interviewkickstart.com/course/test-engineering-interview-masterclass?utm_source=Dev&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Dev_Blog&amp;amp;utm_medium=Dev_Blog"&gt;Test Engineering Course&lt;/a&gt; (17 weeks)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Data Structures and Algorithms, System Design, Quality Engineering Foundations, Performance, Stress, and Agile Testing, API Testing, Automation Testing, Test Automation Design Patterns, Cloud Testing&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://learn.interviewkickstart.com/course/site-reliability-engineering-interview-masterclass?utm_source=Dev&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Dev_Blog&amp;amp;utm_medium=Dev_Blog"&gt;Site Reliability Engineering Course&lt;/a&gt; (17 weeks)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Data Structures and Algorithms, System Design, Linux, Containers and Orchestration, Deployment &amp;amp; Configuration Management, Non-Abstract Large System Design, Monitoring and Troubleshooting, and Cloud Computing &amp;amp; AWS Services&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://learn.interviewkickstart.com/course/cyber-security-course-interview-masterclass?utm_source=Dev&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Dev_Blog&amp;amp;utm_medium=Dev_Blog"&gt;Security Engineering Course&lt;/a&gt; (16 weeks)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Data Structures and Algorithms, System Design, Applied Cryptography, Network Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Security Themed Coding, and Code Reviews&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://learn.interviewkickstart.com/course/machine-learning-interview-masterclass?utm_source=Dev&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Dev_Blog&amp;amp;utm_medium=Dev_Blog"&gt;Machine Learning Course&lt;/a&gt; (16 weeks)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Data Structures and Algorithms, Scalable System Design, Supervised Learning I - Rank Relevant Search Results, Supervised Learning II - Design a YouTube Video Recommendation System, Unsupervised Learning - Detect Fraud Transactions for Airbnb, Deep Learning I - Detect and Process Objects in a Scene, and Deep Learning II - Build a Tech Support Chatbot. (Note: The Machine Learning Course has the general scalable system design and DSA modules.)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://learn.interviewkickstart.com/course/data-science-interview-masterclass?utm_source=Dev&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Dev_Blog&amp;amp;utm_medium=Dev_Blog"&gt;Data Science Course&lt;/a&gt; (15 weeks)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Data Structures and Algorithms, SQL Programming, Probability, Distributions, Data Science Design: A/B testing, Regression, MLE, EM, and MAP, Supervised Machine Learning, Unsupervised Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Time Series Analysis (Note: The Data Science Course has the algorithms module, but no system design module.)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://learn.interviewkickstart.com/course/embedded-software-engineering-interview-masterclass?utm_source=Dev&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Dev_Blog&amp;amp;utm_medium=Dev_Blog"&gt;Embedded Software Engineering Course&lt;/a&gt; (14 weeks)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Data Structures and Algorithms, Designing and Developing Embedded Systems, Programming for Embedded Devices, Microcontroller Units, and Embedded OS. (Note: The Embedded Software Engineering Course has the system design module adapted specifically to embedded needs as the Designing and Developing Embedded Systems module)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://learn.interviewkickstart.com/course/aws-cloud-solutions-architect-interview-masterclass?utm_source=Dev&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Dev_Blog&amp;amp;utm_medium=Dev_Blog"&gt;AWS Cloud Solutions Architect Course&lt;/a&gt; (11 weeks)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;System Design, Linux and Networking, Cloud Computing &amp;amp; AWS Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security &amp;amp; Best Practices, and Cloud As a Platform. (Note: AWS Cloud Solutions Architect course does not have the data structures and algorithms module.)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://learn.interviewkickstart.com/course/early-engineering-interview-masterclass?utm_source=Dev&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Dev_Blog&amp;amp;utm_medium=Dev_Blog"&gt;Early Engineering Course&lt;/a&gt; (8 weeks)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Data Structures and Algorithms, and Career Coaching (Note: The early engineering course does not have the system design module as it’s not relevant for fresh graduates or software engineers with little experience.)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://learn.interviewkickstart.com/course/product-management-interview-masterclass?utm_source=Dev&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Dev_Blog&amp;amp;utm_medium=Dev_Blog"&gt;Product Manager Course&lt;/a&gt; (14 weeks)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Scalable Systems, Product Sense, Product Execution, Technical Product, Teamwork &amp;amp; Influence, Communication &amp;amp; Problem Solving, and Adaptability &amp;amp; Handling Conflict. (Note: The product manager course does not have the data structures and algorithms module as it’s often not relevant for that position.)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://learn.interviewkickstart.com/course/engineering-manager-interview-masterclass?utm_source=Dev&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Dev_Blog&amp;amp;utm_medium=Dev_Blog"&gt;Engineering Manager Course&lt;/a&gt; (18 weeks)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Scalable System Design, Careers Workshop, Leadership Workshop, and Coding &amp;amp; Algorithms (Note: The engineering manager course also does not have the full data structures and algorithms module as it’s not that relevant for the engineering manager position. Although it does have a coding and algorithms module designed specifically for engineering manager roles.)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://learn.interviewkickstart.com/course/data-analyst-business-analyst-interview-masterclass?utm_source=Dev&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Dev_Blog&amp;amp;utm_medium=Dev_Blog"&gt;Business Intelligence Analyst Course&lt;/a&gt; (14 weeks)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Probability and Statistics, Business Analytics, Understanding Business Needs and Decision-Making, Visualization Tools (Tableau), Advanced Business Analytics, and Application (Case Studies). (Note: No algorithms or system design course here as that is not relevant to a business analyst.)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;There are several noteworthy aspects here:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Early Engineering is the shortest course designed for fresh graduates. It does not include system design and has nine mock interviews instead of the usual 15. This is the most suitable course for freshers and engineers with less than 2 years of experience, as freshers aren’t asked system design questions in interviews.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As you might have also gathered from the modules listed above, each course has a role-specific curriculum that covers DSA and system design to a relevant extent. The courses cover all topics specific to the target role. In the Embedded Software Engineering Course, the usual system design module is not there, but a role-adapted embedded systems design and development module are present.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In essence, whether you take the back-end, front-end, full stack, engineering manager, or technical program manager course, there’s a pattern. The common ground is covered in all courses that involve similar roles, but each curriculum is target role specific.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  &lt;strong&gt;What Does a Typical Week at Interview Kickstart Looks Like&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Here’s what a typical week’s schedule at Interview Kickstart will look like. This will give you an idea of what to expect from the course and the time commitment required.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thursday&lt;/strong&gt; is reserved for covering foundational content (videos and course material) for the next week’s class. Thursdays also have tests, assignment review sessions, and instructor-led group discussions for the previous week’s assignments.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday&lt;/strong&gt; is for online live interactive sessions that cover interview-relevant concepts for the targeted role. These sessions include solving problems live and getting feedback from FAANG+ instructors.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday to Wednesday&lt;/strong&gt; slots are reserved for practice problems and case studies. This period is dedicated to applying concepts learned in classes to solve assignment questions along with doubt-solving with FAANG+ instructors.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Every day&lt;/strong&gt;, students can have 1-1 access to instructors and get personalized coaching, individualized and detailed attention to questions, and solution walkthroughs from FAANG+ instructors.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  &lt;strong&gt;What Makes Interview Kickstart Worth It — A Recap&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Field-focused and role-relevant curriculum designed by professionals from big tech companies &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;FAANG instructors have both skill and teaching ability &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Problem-solving through power patterns &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Homework assistance &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;15+ mock interviews + 1-on-1 mentoring sessions + actionable feedback from HMs, TLs, and software engineers from top tech companies &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Resume, LinkedIn profile, and personal brand-building training &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Behavioral and leadership training &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;6-months support period &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Salary negotiation support &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The value you get from Interview Kickstart courses will give you undeniable benefits in the long term:&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A technical education that lasts a lifetime can help you get promotions in the future and even switch jobs.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Connections with FAANG+ instructors and alums can come in handy when you need advice or want to switch to a new job.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Knowledge of how salary negotiations work for the rest of your life will help you negotiate whenever you switch jobs or are negotiating a raise.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Communication, behavioral, and leadership skills training will enhance your professional and personal life. These skills are vital to maintaining long-term professional relationships that will mark your long-term success.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You’ll get yearly increments or promotions on a significantly increased salary post the course.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The approach needed to prepare for and clear similar tech interviews in the future will set you up for success in your tech career.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;With an average salary hike of 53% in 2021, the course cost will likely cover itself multiple times over with the salary hike. Interview Kickstart is an investment you must make to uplevel your career, if:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You have the time:&lt;/strong&gt; Investing time during and after class is important for success, and you should join only if you’re ready to commit to that time. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You are committed to the process:&lt;/strong&gt; You must be ready to put in the work and ensure that the course rigor suits you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In case you have more questions, &lt;a href="https://learn.interviewkickstart.com/?utm_source=Dev&amp;amp;utm_medium=Dev_Blog&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Dev_Blog"&gt;join the Free Webinar&lt;/a&gt; — it covers everything you need to know about the program and ends with a live Q&amp;amp;A session.&lt;/p&gt;

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      <title>Interview Kickstart Review: How Rajya Vardhan Cracked the Google EM Interview</title>
      <dc:creator>Interview Kickstart</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 05:10:53 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/interviewkickstart/interview-kickstart-review-how-rajya-vardhan-cracked-the-google-em-interview-3b0d</link>
      <guid>https://dev.to/interviewkickstart/interview-kickstart-review-how-rajya-vardhan-cracked-the-google-em-interview-3b0d</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;FAANG+ companies offer the most lucrative packages, are highly competitive, and provide excellent perks. Clearing interviews in these companies is challenging, to say the least. But with its structured approach, well-curated plan, and quality resources, Interview Kickstart has helped thousands of candidates land their dream jobs.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In this post, Rajya Vardhan, Engineering Manager, Google Cloud, Hyderabad, answers some key questions about how &lt;a href="https://www.interviewkickstart.com/"&gt;Interview Kickstart&lt;/a&gt; helped him crack a FAANG+ interview:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Can you share more about your journey &amp;amp; hurdles you faced during technical interviews before joining IK?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How was your learning experience at IK?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What advice would you give candidates aspiring to work at FAANG+ companies?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How is IK helping students clear FAANG+ interviews?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Let us see what Rajya Vardhan says about his experience with Interview Kickstart. As an alum of Interview Kickstart who got multiple offers from Tier-1 companies, Rajya Vardhan shares his complete review.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;You can watch his full interview here: &lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgqNA1I1IFg&amp;amp;list=PLTjcBkvRBqGEU6Cl86S4N1jtjIRYReGUP&amp;amp;index=2"&gt;How I Got Into Google India | Google Interview Experience&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  Can you share more about your journey &amp;amp; hurdles you faced during technical interviews before joining IK?
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Before IK, I failed many interviews with Microsoft and Facebook. I was so frustrated and confused about the interview process that I almost gave up on my FAANG dreams. That was when I decided to join IK because I needed guidance from some real FAANG+ engineers. Joining IK has been one of the best decisions I have made in my career.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  How was your learning experience at IK?
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Brightest minds have created the education material at IK after going through many interview processes and patterns, so I trusted the process and immersed myself in the preparation. As a result, I was able to crack leadership positions at companies like Google, Uber, and many other startups. I did serious preparation with IK and took full advantage of the mock interviews, the system design patterns, and templates from IK. They are super helpful, and no system design book comes close. &lt;br&gt;
I believe that without IK, I wouldn't have been able to crack interviews of companies like Google and Uber in the first shot itself.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  What advice would you give candidates aspiring to work at FAANG+ companies?
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Don't think of tech interviews as a competition you can win. Instead, think of it as a process to make you a better engineer once you have become a better engineer, and once you have solved and fixed all your flaws through mock interviews, without a doubt, you can crack any FAANG+ interview.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  How is IK helping students clear FAANG+ interviews?
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;IK is the best place if you're serious about your FAANG aspirations. In live classes, real FAANG+ engineers teach and train you to become better engineers. Mock interviews are amazing; you can experience how it feels to get interviewed by real FAANG+ engineers. And on top of that, you get actual feedback and career coaching from them: not just for technical interviews, we also get guidance for leadership and behavioral interviews.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I was able to prepare for my leadership questions by following IK frameworks, and I polished them further by using feedback from mock interviews. IK also helped me to create an amazing LinkedIn profile and a resume!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  Ready to prepare for your FAANG interview? Join us today.
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Interview Kickstart has trained over 13,500 engineers to crack the most challenging tech interviews at Tier-1 companies. We can help you too! You'll learn how to nail these interviews from tech leads and hiring managers of top-tier companies. Sign up for our free webinar today to know more about our programs. &lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.interviewkickstart.com/?stayhere=1#"&gt;Sign up now!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Or visit &lt;a href="http://www.interviewkickstart.com"&gt;www.interviewkickstart.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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      <title>Why Interview Kickstart Has an Excellent ROI</title>
      <dc:creator>Interview Kickstart</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 09:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/interviewkickstart/why-interview-kickstart-has-an-excellent-roi-16gn</link>
      <guid>https://dev.to/interviewkickstart/why-interview-kickstart-has-an-excellent-roi-16gn</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Want to uplevel your tech career and get into FAANG or other tier-1 companies? This post is for you.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;FAANG and other tier-1 companies have just as competitive interviews as their salaries. With low acceptance rates, these companies ensure they hire only the best. However, many talented, technically skilled candidates don’t get in because they don’t do well in an interview environment. Learning technical skills is not enough. Behavioral skills and interview skills are crucial to getting through. That’s where we come in. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;At Interview Kickstart, we help you uplevel your tech career and land your dream job at FAANG and other tier-1 companies. We offer 17 technical interview preparation courses on the tech industry's most in-demand roles and domains. Our FAANG+ instructors and expert-designed courses ensure you’re interview-ready. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We also help with the preparation plan, resume, and salary negotiation during our support period. We are fully committed to helping you land the best offer for you.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Want to know what makes us different from other tech interview prep courses? Wondering what kind of returns you’ll get on your investment in IK? Read ahead for the answers to these questions and more!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We’ll discuss the reasons why Interview Kickstart is worth the cost:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Curriculum created by FAANG+ hiring managers and tech leads&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Learn from FAANG+ field experts&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Interview Kickstart alums have received excellent returns on investment&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;6-month support period for behavioral skills, career skills, and salary negotiation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Multiple mock interviews with actionable feedback&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  Why Interview Kickstart Is Worth the Cost
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Here are the top 5 reasons:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Curriculum created by FAANG+ hiring managers and tech leads&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
IK courses are designed and taught by FAANG+ hiring managers, TLs, and software engineers. These instructors are closely connected to the interview process at these tier-1 companies and will give you an edge over competitors. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Knowing what it takes to nail these interviews, our experts have tailored each course based on the target roles and domains. The curriculum is updated regularly to align with the latest trends in tech interviews. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Our courses include self-paced study materials, live classes, weekly tests, weekly at-home assignments, mock interviews, 1-on-1 mentor sessions, salary negotiation, and soft-skills training.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--1wrbJeVk--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/juldks1qve4xjqnzjic9.PNG" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--1wrbJeVk--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/juldks1qve4xjqnzjic9.PNG" alt="Image description" width="618" height="339"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Learn from FAANG+ experts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
We have a team of over &lt;a href="https://www.interviewkickstart.com/instructors"&gt;300 FAANG+ instructors&lt;/a&gt;. Learning from these trained interviewers, you can be sure you’ll be 100% interview-ready. Our instructors understand the hiring bar and what it takes to crack the FAANG+ tech interviews. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Whether it is through attending live classes, mock interviews, actionable feedback, or one-on-one tech coaching and homework assistance, at Interview Kickstart, there are several ways you can leverage a FAANG+ hiring manager’s perspective.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--JHpsarg---/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/6bxrlc6gjuhkq7bl1whx.jpg" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--JHpsarg---/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/6bxrlc6gjuhkq7bl1whx.jpg" alt="Image description" width="694" height="390"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Interview Kickstart alums have received excellent returns on investment&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;IK has trained over 12,000 engineers in the past 7 years. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Average pay hike in 2021: 53%&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Total value of offers in 2021: $113,890,000 &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Highest offer received by an alum: $1.2 Million&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Highest number of offers received by an alum: 18&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;It’s not uncommon for our students to receive multiple offers from top companies. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--bZNR3TSy--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/b6ee1g8tqg722drlz4bi.PNG" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--bZNR3TSy--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/b6ee1g8tqg722drlz4bi.PNG" alt="Image description" width="697" height="205"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. 6-month support period for behavioral skills, career skills, and salary negotiation&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
One of the hallmarks of Interview Kickstart’s course offerings is a 6-month support period with its programs. This period allows for: &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Scheduling 1-on-1 mentor sessions&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Giving mock interviews and getting actionable feedback&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Retaking missed classes/revisiting concepts&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Working with coaches to build their resume, LinkedIn, and their professional brand&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Support through the interview application process and in salary negotiations&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Access to IK’s large network of alums, which also opens up opportunities for you&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5. Multiple mock interviews with actionable feedback&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
We believe in learning by doing, which is why each of our courses comes with at least 15 mock interviews with FAANG+ instructors and career coaches. You can schedule and practice these mock interviews any time to reduce your interview anxiety, zero in on growth areas, and be interview-ready. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Being closely connected with the interview processes at FAANG+ companies, our instructors know what recruiters and hiring managers look for in candidates. Their actionable feedback is invaluable and will help you put your best foot forward.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--KiAABf-Z--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/x9auljd6428g0fq1zw05.PNG" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--KiAABf-Z--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/x9auljd6428g0fq1zw05.PNG" alt="Image description" width="330" height="282"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  Reasons Interview Kickstart Has Excellent ROI
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;It’s clear that investing in yourself and your future through education is important. But why choose Interview Kickstart? &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Your investment in Interview Kickstart will pay itself off several times over:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;We have an excellent track record, having trained over 12,000 students, with an average salary hike of 53% and the sum of all offers received being over $113,890,000 in 2021. The highest offer received by an alum is $1.2 Million.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You’ll develop the ability to solve complex problems and communicate solutions and trade-offs well in tech interviews.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You’ll develop confidence and overcome interview anxiety using mocks with our FAANG+ hiring managers, Tech Leads, and Software Engineers.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You’ll build your professional brand with us, develop an interview strategy, create your resume, and get salary negotiation support. What you learn here will serve you well for the rest of your career.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You can leverage IK’s enormous alumni network to land interviews and get exclusive insights.
To learn more about our programs, &lt;a href="https://www.interviewkickstart.com/?stayhere=1#"&gt;sign up for our free webinar&lt;/a&gt; today.
Or visit &lt;a href="http://www.interviewkickstart.com"&gt;www.interviewkickstart.com&lt;/a&gt;.
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

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      <title>Interview Kickstart Review by Marvin Gersho (Cracked Amazon’s Solutions Architect Interview)</title>
      <dc:creator>Interview Kickstart</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 03:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/interviewkickstart/interview-kickstart-review-by-marvin-gersho-cracked-amazons-solutions-architect-interview-27hh</link>
      <guid>https://dev.to/interviewkickstart/interview-kickstart-review-by-marvin-gersho-cracked-amazons-solutions-architect-interview-27hh</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Interviews in the tech industry are just as highly competitive as they are lucrative. Just having technical skills isn’t enough. Giving interviews well is a separate and crucial skill that can make or break your career. We at &lt;a href="https://www.interviewkickstart.com/"&gt;Interview Kickstart&lt;/a&gt; recognize that and prepare you to thrive in an interview environment. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In this post, Marvin Gersho answers questions about how Interview Kickstart's structured and thorough approach helped him crack a FAANG interview. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How was your experience with the classes at Interview Kickstart? &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What’s your review of the mock interviews at Interview Kickstart?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How did you find the services during the support period at Interview Kickstart?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How did your experience with Interview Kickstart help your career?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Is Interview Kickstart worth the money? Would you recommend this program to others?
Let’s jump right in!&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  &lt;h2&gt;How was your experience with the classes at Interview Kickstart?
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;My experience with Interview Kickstart is that the classes that have been put together were very well organized. I like the fact that they offered more than one instructor, so you can see video clips of alternate instructors in case you prefer a different style of instruction. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
They had a systematic approach to the algorithm questions, which focused on fluency in dealing with classes of problems as opposed to memorizing solutions to specific algorithms, so I think that it was a very good approach.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Watch his full review here: &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;iframe width="710" height="399" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tRlHAnbW9hk"&gt;
&lt;/iframe&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  &lt;h2&gt;What’s your review of the mock interviews at Interview Kickstart?
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I think that it was really good. The fact that they give 15 mock interviews (and not everybody uses all the mock interviews). I ended up using 9 out of 15, but I think it's invaluable to be interviewed by people who work for the companies that you're targeting. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
I had mock interviews with &lt;a href="https://www.interviewkickstart.com/instructors"&gt;instructors&lt;/a&gt; from Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, plus some others. And this gives you the mindset that you need to go into these companies because these are the kind of interviews that you would actually get from these companies. You can practice algorithm, system design, and behavioral interviews. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
For me, system design was the one that I needed to focus on more, so I did more of those, but someone else might focus more on algorithms, so that part was really excellent.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  &lt;h2&gt;How did you find the services during the support period at Interview Kickstart?
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In general, I thought that the services post completion of the course and the six months of support was excellent. The staff was committed toward my success. They really wanted to interact with me and find ways to help me be successful. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
And granted, during the COVID period, that was harder, so I thought it was nice that they extended the support period an extra two months. That included:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Guidance from a technical perspective in terms of resume building &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Strategy for applying to different companies&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Strategy for negotiating with different companies&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I did not end up needing the additional 2 months, but I think that that was a really good gesture on their part to give eight months of support. They really ran the gamut and provided very thorough support. &lt;br&gt;
It did seem like the people genuinely wanted me to be successful, so I would say that in addition to the curriculum of the course, what cannot be underestimated is the support period — both the mock interviews and the staff support from a career and technical perspective were really good in my case.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  &lt;h2&gt;How did your experience with Interview Kickstart help your career?
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I ended up getting a job at AWS Amazon as a Solutions Architect. I had not really anticipated that path going in, but I did do 6 system design mock interviews with Interview Kickstart. In addition, when I wanted extra help, the designer of the system design curriculum met with me and spent an hour discussing strategies and things I could do to improve further. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Interview Kickstart went above and beyond the material and the mock interviews to do what it took for me to be successful. And obviously, it worked! Amazon is a pretty competitive company, and I landed the Senior Solutions Architect position, which made use of a lot of the system design.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  &lt;h2&gt;Is Interview Kickstart worth the cost? Would you recommend this program to others?
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I recommend this program for senior software developers; I also recommend it for managers. I think the focus for managers is going to be a little bit different in terms of the part of the program. And I understand that they're going to be coming up with a customized version for managers which will address that too, but as a software development manager, I found that the program was quite useful.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;
  
  
  &lt;h2&gt;Ready to prepare for your FAANG interview? Join us today.
&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Interview Kickstart has trained over 12,000 engineers to crack the most challenging tech interviews at tier-1 companies. We can help you too! You'll learn how to nail these interviews from tech leads and hiring managers of top-tier companies. To know more about our programs, sign up for our free webinar today. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.interviewkickstart.com/?stayhere=1#"&gt;Sign up now&lt;/a&gt; or visit &lt;a href="http://www.interviewkickstart.com"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.interviewkickstart.com"&gt;www.interviewkickstart.com&lt;/a&gt;.     &lt;/p&gt;

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