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 Optiver?

The typical Optiver recruitment process has 4 stages: Apply or get sourced; complete an online numerical and mental-math assessment → Timed math and logic tests, including the 80-in-8 arithmetic test → Technical interviews on probability, expected value, and trading games → Final rounds with traders or researchers, then offer discussion.

What are the interview rounds at Optiver?

Optiver typically conducts 4 interview rounds: Round 1 (30-40 min): online numerical reasoning and the 80-in-8 mental-arithmetic speed test.; Round 2 (45-60 min): probability and expected-value interview with brain teasers and market-making games.; Round 3 (45-60 min): deeper quant and trading-intuition round with a trader or researcher on betting and pricing scenarios.; Round 4 (30-45 min): behavioural and motivation round on why trading, decision-making, and handling risk under pressure..

What framework should I use for Optiver technical interviews?

HireStepX recommends the Speed with Rigour framework for this type of interview: Combine fast, accurate mental math with clean expected-value and probability reasoning you can narrate calmly under time pressure