## interviewing.io Candidate Testimonials: Dedicated Coaching

> **Summary:** The dedicated coaching program pairs candidates with a coach who conducts interviews at their target company, typically across five sessions that build on each other. Candidates cite structured curricula, feedback between sessions over Discord, coverage beyond LeetCode and system design, and offers at Meta, Google, Amazon, Anthropic, and Staff level roles. One review also flags the price as a barrier.

interviewing.io's dedicated coaching program pairs a candidate with a coach who conducts real interviews at their target company, typically across five sessions that build on each other, with support between sessions. The testimonials below are from candidates who bought that program.

> I can't recommend dedicated coaching enough! I had offers at 3 great companies that I don't believe I would have received without my coach's help. Multiple FAANG offers and ended up joining Anthropic!
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> **Fearsome Catamaran**

> My coach was deeply knowledgeable and insisted on the highest standards for both coding and system design interviews, which was a great help for me to clear my onsites.
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> **Massive Cephalopod**

> The dedicated mentors are amazing, they actually took an interest and cared about my success. The program usually consists of 5 sessions, each building on the previous session. I was matched with a veteran from the company I was wanting to interview at and received a lot of helpful tips. Most people think they only need to focus on leetcode and system design, but there's so much more to know about when interviewing at FAANG and this program helped me with it.
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> **Michael S.**

> I've now used interviewing.io for two different job searches (mid level and sr. engineer at FAANGs), and the results have been outstanding both times. I've done 70 mock interviews on the platform (algorithms / data structures, system design, and behavioral), done their dedicated coaching service, and worked with directly with Aline on compensation negotiation. I've easily spent over 10k on all of this, and it's worth _every penny_. interviewing.io is the difference between an unpredictable / mediocre job search experience and an excellent one. If you're serious about getting the most out of your next search, you need to work with them.
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> **Joshua G.**

> I found interviewing.io from Reddit and I was apprehensive at first, but the personalized coaching was instrumental in getting my job. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I don't think I would have gotten an offer without it! 10/10 worth every bit!
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> **Machine Learning Engineer at Meta**

> This was the best investment I made for my interviews. It would have taken me 3 months to reach the same level of preparation on my own as I achieved in three sessions with my mentor.
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> **Anonymous**

> It wouldn't be a stretch to say the Dedicated Coaching package is one of the best purchases I've made in my life. I don't have a CS degree, nor am I currently in tech, but my coach got me prepared for my E5 MLE interview with Meta in less than 3 months. A lot of candidates might look at the program and think it's not worth it since you can do the prep yourself with freely available resources. In fact, a lot of the resources I was pointed to (Leetcode, Blind75, etc.) are freely available (although for ML specifically, the resources currently available are subpar, so receiving coaching for these interviews gives an even bigger advantage). However, the value in the program is not that you are getting access to exclusive resources, but rather in learning what information to ignore, and what information to spend your time and focus on. My coach provided me constant feedback in the form of practice interviews; getting that from someone who actually conducts these interviews at my target company as I did my prep was invaluable. Lastly, I really appreciated that my coach was genuinely invested in my success. He would answer all my questions even outside of the dedicated session. To make sure I was fully prepared, the feedback given was strict, but he also was very encouraging.
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> **Machine Learning Engineer at Meta**

> Dedicated coaching will remove any aspect of "luck" from your interviews. I was fully prepared for anything and everything. Since I had put in so much work, the actual interviews were fun and engaging instead of stressful and scary!
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> **Software Engineer at Amazon**

> I was able to receive staff-level offers from most companies I applied to thanks to coaching services at interviewing.io. Further, because I received multiple offers I was also able to negotiate an additional $120k from the initial offer with the company I ended up joining. I highly recommend interviewing.io if you want to take the job search seriously. I surely got my money's worth!
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> **Chris A.**

> The coach was very effective in drilling in patterns and interview structure specifically for Meta. He worked with me to identify my weaknesses and how to cover them. As a result, I had no issue with my coding rounds with Meta.
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> **Anonymous**

> The coaching program at interviewing.io was invaluable in helping me prepare for my Google interview. The depth and quality of the content, along with the accessibility of my mentor on Discord, made a huge difference in my preparation journey. I felt supported every step of the way and was able to approach my interview with confidence. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to land a job in big tech.
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> **Anonymous**

> My coach was AMAZING. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and had a great strategy prepared for each session. Additionally, he was very helpful outside of our sessions, as he made himself available to answer questions and provide advice through Discord as well. I would highly recommend this coach to ANYONE interested in applying for Google! Prior to dedicated coaching, I was extremely nervous as this was my first time interviewing with big tech companies. After the coaching, however, I felt MUCH more confident going into my onsite than I would have otherwise.
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> **Anonymous**

> The Good:
> High-Quality Practice: The coaching sessions gave me an opportunity to practice real-world technical interview scenarios with experienced interviewers. The feedback I received was detailed and actionable, helping me identify my weak points and improve my problem-solving approach.
> Learning Experience: Even though I didn't end up getting a "Yes" from the big tech companies I was aiming for, I learned a lot about how to approach technical problems and present my thought process during interviews.
> The Not-So-Good:
> Steep Pricing: The cost of the program is on the higher side, which might make it inaccessible for some. While I can see the value in the quality of coaching provided, I wish there were more affordable options or payment plans available for those of us on a budget.
> Final Thoughts:
> If you can afford it, interviewing.io offers great practice and useful insights that can sharpen your interview skills. However, for those with financial constraints, the price tag might feel daunting. All in all, I'd recommend it to anyone looking for structured, high-quality interview prep, as long as the cost works for you.
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> **Anonymous**

> I was going into interviewing for staff-level engineering positions, and I really needed help on my system design and behavioral components, which were stuck at a senior level. My coach immediately assessed where I was at, and structured a series of sessions which really improved my capability. Not only did my coach tell me how to improve my answers at each stage, but he provided a framework which I could use to think about questions going forward. It was invaluable advice, which I would be hard pressed to find anywhere else.
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> **Anonymous**

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