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Darek and Derek are very supportive and encouraging. They not only know the topics they teach but also have a lot of patience to step through solutions and drive home the concept. The ample availability of mock interviews is a big positive, and possibly the best feature of CodeBreakers. If one has their aim fixed on FAANG with a good amount of time allocated to study, I'd say CodeBreakers would significantly increase the likelihood of success.

In April of 2018, I decided I wanted to leave my job in Finance and move to Tech. I had no CS degree, so there was a lot of ground to cover. Over the course of the next 4 months I studied the material and did about 15 mock interviews with Darek. By the end of July I had completed final round onsite interviews with 3 of the top big name companies, and accepted an offer from my top choice. Darek was incredibly flexible with my schedule, sometimes doing mock interviews late at night after work when I had time. More than the interviews though, he was also a coach. He offered me invaluable advice throughout the entire process. Even after I had received an offer, he coached me through the offer negotiation process which was incredibly helpful. Overall, 5 stars for sure. I couldn't have done it without him, and would use CodeBreakers again in a heartbeat.

I really enjoyed my experience with CodeBreakers. They helped to a lot in preparation for a swe role. From my classes I have only ever done Python, and then learn data structures in C. So this was a good mix of the two, and they know a lot of tricks for attacking those technical interviews. All the coaches are really friendly and understanding throughout the whole process.

Coming from a non-CS background, breaking into software engineering is daunting. Without a degree, it's hard to sell yourself as qualified and competent. I began working with CodeBreakers at the end of 2018. I was working full-time, and my free time was limited, but Coach Darek was able to work with my busy schedule -- I spent 3 months studying algorithms and learning from well-thought-out materials. Then, we spent 3 months practicing mock interviews and reinforcing my weaknesses with 1-on-1 coaching sessions. They really care about you and want you to succeed. Before I knew it, I was in the interview process for several big-name companies, and received a great offer. I know I wouldn't be here if it weren't for CodeBreakers.

I came to Codebreakers with a long background in engineering and hardware, not computer science per se. I needed guidance and coaching to successfully make the transition to a more software-oriented role. Codebreakers was the ideal fit, and indispensable to me in achieving this goal. The program is well-structured, with teaching and practice materials that span the space of algorithms, data structures, programming, system design and leadership principles. The program is also rigorous and you are expected to schedule time every day/week towards achieving your study goals. It was not easy doing that while juggling a full-time job, but I felt that the discipline of working a little everyday was very effective. However, their crowning jewel is their coaching team. I found every one of them - Darek, Derek, Ben, Allen - to be patient, rigorous and thorough in their teaching. If I did not do so well on a task or mock interview, they did not sugar-coat the message, but rather conveyed it in a kind manner, with guidance on how to improve myself. Above all, they were empathetic. They understood where I was coming from, my limitations, and my aspirations, and worked with me to achieve them. The outcome was that they helped me succeed. I will be starting in a coveted position in one of the FAANG companies, in a week. I unreservedly recommend them to anyone trying to make the next great leap in their career.

Codebreakers provided me incredibly valuable, thoughtful points throughout my interview preparation process. Their team has been on both sides of the interview over the recent few years and have the prime experience to understand both the mindset of an interviewer as well as the best ways for the interviewee to really build up knowledge and habits. Highly recommend.

The coaches were extremely helpful and available as mentors for me as I prepared to interview for a Google internship. We started preparing about 3 weeks in advance and CodeBreakers was most helpful by providing constructive feedback/tips/tricks while practicing many mocks with me. Throughout this time, the coaches were very prompt and helpful when I had questions about practice problems, or when I wanted an extra mock. Practicing with CodeBreakers definitely did help me in ultimately earning a Google internship, as before working with them I'd failed a Microsoft internship interview. I felt much more comfortable and at ease interviewing with Google (and other companies) after working with CodeBreakers, and definitely appreciated their support and help!

This program covers the fundamental algorithms and data structures needed in a software development role. The course is well structured and provides in-depth solutions to commonly asked interview questions. The coaches provide a low stress environment to develop and improve your mock interview skills.