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 Cure.fit?

The typical Cure.fit recruitment process has 5 stages: Online application via LinkedIn or the Cure.fit careers portal → Resume shortlisting by the engineering recruiter (3 to 5 business days) → HackerRank or internal coding assessment (90 minutes, 2 to 3 problems) → Technical interview rounds (2 to 3 rounds, conducted over video call) → HR and offer discussion.

What are the interview rounds at Cure.fit?

Cure.fit typically conducts 5 interview rounds: Round 1 - Coding Assessment (90 min): 2 to 3 DSA problems on arrays, trees, or graphs; medium to hard difficulty on HackerRank.; Round 2 - Technical Interview 1 (60 min): Live coding on DSA problems plus questions on your past projects and tech choices.; Round 3 - Technical Interview 2 / Low-Level Design (60 min): OOP design problem such as a parking lot or class booking system; focuses on clean abstractions and extensibility.; Round 4 - High-Level System Design (45 to 60 min, SDE-2 and above): Design a scalable booking or inventory service; covers caching, queues, and database partitioning.; Round 5 - HR Round (30 min): Culture fit, compensation discussion, and joining timeline..

What framework should I use for Cure.fit technical interviews?

HireStepX recommends the DSTAR framework for this type of interview: Define the problem, Solve with structure, Test edge cases, Analyse complexity, Refactor