Software Engineering AcceleratorReviews of amanmanazir.com

When my company was laying off my colleagues I was afraid that I will be next. And some colleagues were struggling to find a job. I started cold applying early this year but it did not amount to anything. I came from a different country and I do not know the ropes of applying in the US so I joined and I am glad I did because after a month I got recruiter calls from Meta, Morgan Stanley etc. The students, coaches, modules, lectures are helpful. Super hyped that Aman included the psychology behind applying because that’s one of the areas I am interested in.

Before signing up for the Software Engineering Accelerator, I lacked guidance on what to do in order to get a software engineering job. I wasn't able to land any interviews and didn't know whether to build projects, improve my resume, or enroll in another certification. The most valuable thing I got from the Accelerator was direction on what I should be working on along with coaching from industry professionals who improved my confidence when applying to jobs. The learning material also teaches some principles that can be applied to personal life as well in regards to success. I'm overall happy I enrolled into this program, and would recommend anyone who feels lost when it comes to becoming a software engineering join.

It’s quite strange how I started getting results pretty soon after I joined. Within one month I got two interviews and I see a lot more traction in my LinkedIn already. I was struggling with even getting interviews and referrals but this program really gave me a good structured system to get referrals and interviews and so far the mock interviews are of great help. I definitely recommend this program if you’re struggling to get a job or find opportunities. If you truly put in the effort, you will get results. Edit/Update: I ended up getting an Offer at PlayStation for backend SWE. I will admit I don’t think it was just this program that helped it was definitely going to Masters at UC Irvine and my referral that got me in. But in order to get that referral I had to use the networking tips within the program. Also the program helped me a lot in interview prep as well as improv skills and they do teach the code skills efficiently especially in the coaching calls. Some flaws however is that the program isn’t as personalized as it’s marketed to be, but at the same time you shouldn’t expect things to be spoon fed to you, if you message the coaches, go to the coaching calls, ask for advice on the posts, and read other peoples posts, it does give you that personalized experience you’re looking for. I have made a leetcode study group through it, met a lot of people through LinkedIn, and gotten significantly better at leetcode through the coaching calls even though other people were in the call with me. The coaches have their own lives and are busy themselves, so having hours dedicated to yourself is not efficient and quite frankly you won’t need it the more you go on. That’s why I think the flex sessions are goated, I didn’t even use all 4 either. But they’re there if you truly need a one on one. I recommend using them for extra mock interview slots.

Before the accelerator, I was just cold applying anywhere and could barely get any interviews. With the strategies provided in the program, I was able to land more interviews and perform much better in them as well. I believe the most significant difference for me was learning how to secure referrals and email recruiters to increase the number of interviews. The only negative I can think of regarding the accelerator is that it is a significant investment upfront, but well worth it in my opinion.

This course was extremely valuable for me. It laid out everything in a clear, structured way with actionable steps. The iterative feedback from industry professionals really helped me improve with each round, and I honestly credit it with helping me land my first engineering job. Highly recommend!

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I had never had a software engineering or CS internship before, and was super lost coming into the program. The program helped me go from zero to being quite confident in my interview capabilities (not to mention getting the interviews to begin with). Pros: - Accountability (the program will keep you focused and grinding until you get your internship, probably one of the most understated benefits) - Better resume and linkedin - Better application strategy (basically getting referrals through messaging alumni from your school that work at companies you want to work at, or even just random people if the company is smaller) - Better coding and behavioral interviewing skills (behavioral part is especially worked on as people don't focus on it nearly enough) Cons: - Expensive (that said, if the program gets you an internship rather than none, or a better internship, it more than pays for itself) - You get the most support within the first 2 months of the program, so if you join outside of the main hiring season for the companies you're going for, your experience might be a bit harder. Who I'd recommend the program to: - "Beginner candidates" who are lost (the "application business" rewards those who know how to nail their applications and interviews, if you're currently a "mid" candidate, this program will undoubtedly help you. - "Intermediate candidates" who are going for that next level (big name companies, FANG, quant, etc). Since you get to choose who you apply to, if you only apply for that level of company and don't get an offer, you get your money back. Who I wouldn't recommend the program to: - People who just can't afford the initial big investment - People who are extremely self motivated and already have access to materials and/or the knowledge to get a good resume, technical interview, and behavioural interview skills. Hope this helps! TLDR: Expensive, but was well worth the investment to me, I have no regrets.

I have zero regrets about joining Coach Aman's accelerator program. Following every instruction, I received a $45/hr contract offer within 8 weeks of joining. Most importantly, this program taught me to be a professional and approach job hunting with a sniper mentality. Coach Aman reverse-engineered every phase of the job acquisition process and provided clear and thorough action plans to craft a high-quality resume and LinkedIn profile, grow my network, cold email to secure referrals, conquer imposter syndrome during career fairs, land more interviews, and prepare for interviews. Coach Aman is very communicative about what to do when job hunting, assigning tasks he tested during his job-hunting days. His effort and dedication made it clear that all his offers were well-deserved. Rather than simply giving instructions, he explains the reasoning behind each step and provides alternative options. These explanations offered valuable insight into the inner workings of true professionalism, helping me develop and grow. As a result, I now feel confident in my ability to job hunt independently. You will learn from Coach Aman’s experience and that of the other students who have joined the program. We all share our failures and successes, enabling us to quickly identify what works well and what doesn’t so that we can make the best adjustments. This program was one of the best investments in my personal and professional growth. I only wish I’d learned these lessons back in university. Trusting Coach Aman was the right move—and if you match his effort, it could be a great fit for you too. 💯💯