This process was so bad that I feel compelled to write a review. Uber rescheduled every meeting / call for each of the 4-5 rounds, often confirming one time over email then sending a calendar invite for another time. This dragged the process on for weeks and I felt like I was being thrashed around, without consideration of my recruiting and work schedules. The recruiters responded to emails after 1-2 weeks and didn't provide feedback at any step. It felt like they are understaffed and stretched thin. The interviewers came across as smart and friendly people, but inexperienced, unorganized, and not sure of what they were looking for. They ask you to complete a take-home analytics test and then later, to create a 90-minute presentation. This takes 40+ hours of your time. They use your presentation as an opportunity to mine your ideas, ask you detailed questions, and get you to do free consulting work. For such big asks, I expected the process to be more considerate.
I started the process feeling like this could be a good time to join Uber because of the new CEO. I left feeling like the disrepectful, unorganized culture was deeply rooted across the company and might take a long time to fix. Uber still has a culture problem. There's major career risk in going to a company like that. Not worth it. I wish I better understood that beforehand and saved myself the time.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
First a recruiter screen, then an analytics test in Excel. Find key insights and then discuss with a team member if you make it to the next round.
Interviews: talk about times you've led a team, your weaknesses, greatest accomplishments, where you've had impact, why you want this role, why Uber, and other behavioral questions.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Uber
Interview
Very intensive recruitment process, that provides the opportunity the get to know a large number of people. Developing the city presentation certainly helped to get a clearer understanding of the role and also provides an opportunity to create a real differentiation towards other candidates. So take this step really seriously!
Overall, the professionalism of the recruitment process heavily depended on the people involved. Minor things that bothered me were last minute rescheduling and long wait times for new interview slots, but the interview talks were very positive.
I received the offer and also accepted - but left the company within less than 12 months, since I was very disappointed with the leadership of my direct manager as well as the corporate culture.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
What's your launch strategy? (part of the city presentation)
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Uber (Giakarta) in Jun 2015
Interview
Amazingly in depth test and case study based interview process. All companies should be this difficult to join! First cut is with their recruitment team, then you move on to the local managers, regional heads and someone from HQ or APAC.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Analytical case studies about demand and supply of rides