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 Purplle?

The typical Purplle recruitment process has 4 stages: Application via careers page, referral, or recruiter outreach → Coding screen: DSA problems at medium difficulty → Technical rounds: DSA plus your primary stack and one e-commerce scenario → Managerial or HR round: fit, expectations, and compensation.

What are the interview rounds at Purplle?

Purplle typically conducts 4 interview rounds: Coding Screen (60 min): One or two medium DSA problems on arrays, strings, hashmaps, or trees.; Technical Round 1 (45 to 60 min): Deeper DSA plus complexity discussion and language fundamentals.; Technical Round 2 (45 to 60 min): Your stack (Java or Node, MySQL, Redis) and a practical e-commerce scenario like flash-sale traffic or catalog de-duplication.; Managerial or HR Round (30 to 45 min): Ownership, communication, expectations, and pay fit..

What framework should I use for Purplle technical interviews?

HireStepX recommends the Ship-and-reason framework for this type of interview: Get a correct solution working first, then optimize the bottleneck and justify each trade-off in terms of user impact.