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 Scaler Academy?

The typical Scaler Academy recruitment process has 5 stages: Resume screen or referral: strong fundamentals and full-stack projects help → Online or live DSA screen: medium DSA problems on data structures and algorithms → Problem solving rounds: one or two DSA rounds with complexity follow-ups → Machine coding or LLD: build an extensible working module in about 90 minutes → System design and hiring-manager round: architecture plus ownership and product thinking.

What are the interview rounds at Scaler Academy?

Scaler Academy typically conducts 4 interview rounds: DSA Screen (45 to 60 min): medium data-structure and algorithm problems, the first filter.; Problem Solving (45 min): DSA with follow-ups on time and space complexity.; Machine Coding or LLD (90 min): build a working module such as splitwise or a cache with clean, extensible OOP.; System Design and Hiring Manager (45 to 60 min): architecture and trade-offs, then ownership stories and product thinking..

What framework should I use for Scaler Academy technical interviews?

HireStepX recommends the LLD-first framework for this type of interview: Clarify scope, model entities and interfaces, cover edge cases, then keep the design extensible.