Documentation
Everything you need to master Interview OS. Learn how to streamline your job search, manage applications, and ace your interviews directly from your dashboard.
Mission Statement
We believe the job search process is fundamentally broken. Candidates are forced to juggle spreadsheets, note apps, and email threads. Interview OS replaces this chaos with a privacy-first, professional operating system designed for software engineers.
Core Modules
Interview OS is composed of 4 interconnected modules designed to cover the entire job search lifecycle.
1. Job Application Tracker
Kanban-style tracking for your entire job search.
Core Features
- Kanban Board with Drag & Drop
- Smart Filtering (Company, Role, Status)
- External Link Tracking (Google Forms, etc.)
- Salary & Location Management
Pipeline Stages
- Applied
- Screening
- Interviewing
- Offer Received
- Rejected
2. Question Bank
Active recall system for technical interviews.
Don't just grind LeetCode blindly. Log every question you encounter to spot patterns in your performance.
Arrays, DP, System Design, React, Node.js
Easy, Medium, Hard
NEWWhiteboard / Sketch Canvas
Visualize your system design answers and problem-solving approaches with an integrated drawing canvas powered by tldraw.
- Draw diagrams, flowcharts, and architecture sketches
- Auto-saves every 30 seconds
- Persists with your question data
- Dark mode optimized
3. Community
Collaborative learning and knowledge sharing.
Public Question Bank
Share your interview experiences and unique questions with the community. Toggle "Share with Community" when creating a question.
Review System
- Admin Approval: All shared questions are reviewed for quality.
- Rejection Feedback: Receive detailed feedback on why a submission was rejected to help you improve.
4. Interview Lifecycle
End-to-end management of your interview rounds.
Round Tracking
Log every detail: Technical, HR, System Design rounds. Keep track of interviewers and dates.
Reflections
Write detailed post-interview reflections. What went well? What didn't? Learn from every experience.
5. Career Assets
Centralized storage for application documents.
- Resumes (Tailored versions)
- Cover Letters
- Portfolio Links
- Application Linking
6. Email Studio
Zero-knowledge SMTP client with application linking.
Send follow-ups to recruiters immediately after changing an application status, without leaving the dashboard. Now supporting **Email Linking**: associate sent emails directly with a specific job application to keep your communication history organized.
GUIDEHow to use Gmail
- Go to your Google Account > Security.
- Enable 2-Step Verification.
- Search for App Passwords.
- Create a new app password named "InterviewOS".
- Use that 16-character code as your password below.
7. Networking Hub
CRM for your professional relationships.
Relationship Management
Track contacts (Recruiters, Hiring Managers, Peers) and link them directly to specific job applications. Never forget who you spoke to.
Digital Business Cards
Modern contact cards with quick actions for Email, LinkedIn, and Phone. Keep your network organized and accessible.
8. Story Bank (STAR)
Master behavioral interviews with structured storytelling.
Log your stories using the STAR Method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Tag stories with skills (Leadership, Conflict, etc.) to quickly recall the perfect example during an interview.
9. Offer Intelligence
Data-driven offer comparison and negotiation tools.
Compare multiple job offers side-by-side. Our system calculates the **Total Compensation (TC)** including base, signing bonus, equity, and benefits to reveal the true "Winner".
10. Company Research
Centralized intelligence and note-taking.
Research implies preparation. The Company Research module gives you a dedicated workspace to gather intelligence on your target companies.
- **Quick Links**: Instant access to Google, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Facebook, TeamBlind, and Deshi Mula.
- **Contextual Notes**: Store private notes about interview processes, culture fit, and questions to ask.
- **Persistent Data**: Your notes are linked to the application, so they are always there when you need them before a call.