Started by two grads from NIT, Trichy - interviewstreet.com takes the preparation for interviews to a new level. The idea is very simple - making me wonder why it has not occurred to me earlier any time :-).

In simple terms, the product provides a platform for interviewees to attend mock interviews. While the interviews are mock, the interviewers are not - the interviewers are experienced folks in their areas of expertise. Both the interviewer and interviewee should register on the site. The actual interview happens through phone (mobile/voip). The interviewee will have to pay for every mock interview s/he attends. The interviewer will get part of that money and the difference goes to interviewstreet.com for providing a commong platform for the interviewer and interviewee.

This is actually one of the very few web startups that I have seen where there is a revenue model clearly defined at such an early stage.

The website currently focuses on job interviews - especially for final year graduates. But from what I heard, it will be extended to provide mock interviews for various competitive exams also in future.  There are quite a few areas services can be expanded by providing webcam based interviews, tie up with organizations to screen people at first levels etc etc.

The website also provides nice user generated content in form of question banks for written exams and discussion forums to discuss answers. The site also recognizes people with highest and accurate contributions by giving them ratings. This will definitely increase the stickiness of the site.

The user interface still can improve (does not seem to provide consistent experience across browsers), but considering that the website states it is “alpha” release, this should be fine.

Overall, simple idea - neatly executed.

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