I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Uber (Chicago, IL) in Oct 2018
Interview
Applied online through LinkedIn. Recruiter reached out to me shortly thereafter. First round was a general qualitative phone screen. Walk me through your background, why interested in role, etc. The recruiter was very lovely and I enjoyed this part of the interview.
Second round was an analytics test. Part excel (which was easy), part essay (also easy), some multiple choice questions that deal a lot with Uber specific terms and economics (challenging -would recommend studying this a lot if you're serious about the role).
I did not pass the test. If Uber is serious about hiring talent from investment banking (and similar fields) they should rid of this test or make it more generic as a general excel, economics test. When you're working 70+ hours weeks, finding the necessary time to study for this test is tough. Given the low base salary for this particular role, it was not worth it to me to spend more than a couple of hours.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a difficult experience you had at work and how you dealt with it.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Uber (Chicago, IL) in Aug 2018
Interview
1st Phone Interview with HR-Basic personality/experience/behavioral questions. For example, tell me about a time you handled a difficult situation at work or overcame something at work...
Then if HR thinks you're good they'll explain more about the role and process on the phone and tell you about pay and send an analytics exam.
2nd Part the Analytics Exam... it is NOT easy! You literally have to study for this know all the Uber vocabulary and tactics and be able to apply it to MCQ's, short and long essay Q's and excel problems. I highly suggest getting a good review program. I bought two and completed them and did a lot of practices Q's. It is not easy! So Study and test yourself especially because its timed! 2 hours.
If you pass the exam they will email you the next business day by 7 pm latest I'm guessing and set up an appointment with a Senior Strategic Operations Manager.
3rd Video Conference Interview- THIS IS THE REAL TEST! The Senior Ops Manager will just first ask a bit about you and then give you a background. Ask you real life scenario Q's a Strategic Operations Manager would have to deal with day to day. Here is where I messed up I actually knew how to answer most of these but went of tangent trying to answer the Q's (possibly because I was a bit thrown off and nervous).
Few days later got a reply that unfortunately I wasn't a match which I had a feeling by the end of the interview.
Overall I'm glad I went through the process there are a few more steps after the video conference but I didn't make it further than that. I believe they call you in for a panel interview and later assign you a project and if you do well they give you an offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Of the following promotion options, which do you think would result in better adoption of Uber's delivery service (3-5 sentences)? a) Two $5 coupons b)One $10 coupon
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Uber (Austin, TX)
Interview
I was referred by an employee.
Their response time has been the fastest I have ever seen. I applied a week ago and I have already completed 2/4 rounds (Phone and Excel). I am scheduled for the video conference with the HM on Tuesday (9 days since applying), after which there will be an on-site interview.
1: Phone Screen: Very positive, sweet recruiting lady. I could tell she genuinely was listening and gave me a detailed overview on the role and the company and what they are looking for. She forwarded me the Excel test instantly after the screen.
This part for me involved your classic Why Uber, tell me about yourself, tell me about a time...type questions. Nothing Uber related apart from why you want to work there.
2: Excel Analytics Test: You NEED to study for this. Use online resources, study Uber (terms, metrics, market) and practice with pivot tables, sorting, if(and) formulas, and sum formulas. Be prepared to answer strategy type questions about day to day operations using data they provide you and making inferences from it. I was told the day after I took it that I passed and they scheduled me for a video conference the same day itself.
Overall, so far, I am very impressed by their turn around time and demeanor towards me. It has been an efficient process. But a rigorous one too. If you want to work at Uber, get ready to really work to impress.
Back to prep for the video conference for me. I'll update this post once I'm through with the entire process.
Good-luck all.