Is HireStepX free to use?

Yes. Start with 2 full AI mock interviews, complete with real-time feedback, scores, and detailed performance reports. No credit card required.

How does the AI mock interview work?

Upload your resume, pick your target company and role, and choose from 10 interview types. The AI interviewer asks role-specific questions via voice, listens to your answers, asks follow-up questions, and delivers scored feedback after each session.

What types of interviews can I practice?

10 types: Behavioral, Technical, Strategic, Case Study, Campus Placement, HR Round, Panel, Management, Salary Negotiation, and Government/PSU. Each with 3 difficulty levels and mini or full session options.

Can I practice for specific companies like TCS, Infosys, or Google?

Yes. We support 200+ target companies including Google, Amazon, TCS, Infosys, Flipkart, Razorpay, McKinsey, Deloitte, and more, each with distinct interview patterns.

How is this different from ChatGPT or practicing with friends?

ChatGPT is text-only with no voice, no scoring, no resume integration, and no progress tracking. HireStepX is a purpose-built interview simulator: voice-based, resume-personalized, with detailed analytics.

Is my interview data private and secure?

Yes. Data is encrypted via Supabase with row-level security. Recordings and transcripts are never shared with employers or third parties. Delete everything anytime from Settings.

Does HireStepX work on mobile?

Yes, on any modern browser. For the best experience during mock interviews, use a laptop or desktop with a microphone.

How much does it cost compared to a career coach?

A single coaching session typically costs ₹3,000-10,000. HireStepX is ₹9 per session or ₹39/month for 5 sessions (Sprint Pack) with full AI coaching and analytics, available 24/7.

What is the recruitment process at BharatPe?

The typical BharatPe recruitment process has 4 stages: Apply via BharatPe careers portal or a referral → Recruiter screening call (15-20 minutes) → Online coding assessment on HackerRank (90 minutes) → Technical interview rounds and HR discussion.

What are the interview rounds at BharatPe?

BharatPe typically conducts 4 interview rounds: Round 1 - Online Assessment (90 min): Two to three DSA problems covering arrays, strings, and graphs on HackerRank.; Round 2 - Technical Interview (60 min): Live coding on DSA problems plus discussion of time and space complexity.; Round 3 - Low-Level Design (45-60 min): Design a payments module or wallet system with class diagrams and API contracts.; Round 4 - HR and Culture Fit (30 min): Behavioural questions aligned to BharatPe's startup pace and ownership culture..

What framework should I use for BharatPe technical interviews?

HireStepX recommends the PEDAL framework for this type of interview: Problem restatement, Edge-case enumeration, Design walkthrough, Algorithm coding, and Latency analysis