Interviw.com - AI Interview Platform
Interviw.com is a platform that helps students practice interviews using AI technology, born from a personal experience with the challenges faced by students from non-elite colleges.
The Pain Point
In 2023, while studying at a tier-2 college, my twin brother, school friend, and I noticed a pattern: talented classmates were failing interviews despite having strong technical skills. Digging deeper, we discovered the root cause wasn't knowledge gaps but interview anxiety and lack of practice opportunities.
The problem was even more severe in tier-3 colleges. Students there had almost no access to mock interviews or professional guidance. Most entered their first real interview without having practiced with anyone, often stumbling through questions they could have answered if they weren't so nervous.
We asked ourselves: "What if every student could practice interviews as much as they wanted, for free, regardless of their college's resources or connections?"
Our Solution Journey
We joined Buildspace's S4 cohort with this challenge in mind. Though I had experience in machine learning, building a web platform required learning an entirely new skill set. I taught myself web development basics and created our first prototype: HRaiPal.
We tested it with friends who immediately saw its value, but the platform was slow and limited in functionality. Determined to create something truly impactful, I dedicated the next six months to learning full-stack development while balancing college coursework.
The result was Interviw.com - a platform where students could:
- Practice interviews with a single click
- Receive instant feedback on their responses
- Improve their communication skills
- Build confidence through repeated practice
Technical Implementation
We built the platform with scalability and accessibility in mind:
- Backend: Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Redis, Socket.io
- Frontend: React with TypeScript, Redux, Tailwind CSS
- AI Technology: Crew AI for natural dialog, NLP for response analysis
The most challenging aspect was creating interview simulations that felt natural and provided valuable feedback. We trained our AI models on thousands of real interview exchanges, optimizing them to detect nervousness, unclear explanations, and areas for improvement.
Overcoming Obstacles
Building Interviw.com came with significant challenges:
- Learning Curve: I went from zero web development knowledge to building a full-stack application, learning through countless late nights
- Resource Constraints: Without venture funding, we had to be strategic about which features to build and how to optimize performance
- Technical Hurdles: Making the platform work reliably on low-end devices with poor internet connections required creative solutions
- Balancing Priorities: We continued our studies while building the platform, often coding between classes
Real Impact
Within three months of launch, the platform achieved:
- 100+ active users from tier-2 and tier-3 colleges
- 40% average increase in student confidence after five practice sessions
- Numerous success stories of students landing jobs they initially thought were out of reach
"I failed three interviews at startups I really wanted to join. After practicing on Interviw.com for two weeks, I approached my fourth interview with confidence. The questions felt familiar, and I could focus on my answers rather than my nervousness. I got the job!" — Engineering Student, Tier-3 College
Lessons From Building
The journey taught us valuable lessons:
- Start with Real Problems: The most impactful products solve genuine pain points
- Design for Access: Making technology work in challenging environments (like poor internet) expands who can benefit
- Learning by Building: The fastest way to master new skills is by creating something meaningful
- Resourcefulness Over Resources: Limited means forces creativity and efficiency
Interviw.com continues to evolve, but our mission remains the same: democratizing interview preparation and helping students from all backgrounds showcase their true potential.
Visit Interviw.com to experience how we're transforming interview preparation.