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Uber – the business that started when two young men had trouble finding a cab on a snowy evening. What began as just an idea of letting one hail a cab with one’s smartphone is now revolutionizing the transport facility across the globe. Whether it\u2019s a ride or a sandwich, Uber provides you with everything at a tap of a button.<\/span><\/p>\n What are the types of internships at Uber and who are eligible to apply?<\/strong><\/span> How to apply for\u00a0an Uber internship?<\/strong><\/span> What after applying to an internship in Uber?<\/strong><\/span> This is followed by a telephonic interview <\/strong>with Uber’s HR executive\u00a0wherein you are asked general questions about your educational background, interests, the skills mentioned in your resume, and your previous work experiences. Some sample questions<\/strong> are:<\/span> After this, you are called for a face-to-face interview<\/strong> with the departmental head wherein you are evaluated on your technical as well as behavioural skills. For management profiles, a group discussion on a topic related to a business model at Uber, for instance – ‘The pros and cons of <\/span>surge in Uber’, may be conducted instead of the interview.<\/span> If you\u2019re applying for a software profile, the recruiter will evaluate your knowledge of SQL, list manipulations, data sorting, hash tables, Linux commands, etc. You\u2019ll also be given coding problems such as –<\/span> The last and deciding face to face interview<\/strong> is with the general manager. This is more of a conversation than an interview where the GM tells you about the intricacies of your role, how they run different campaigns, and\u00a0how different departments at Uber function. He\/she will ask you for your opinions on various strategies they have and the service their competitors provide. You may also be given some case studies such as that of a tiffin delivery system or a waffle shop and would be asked to explain their operational flow and to give suggestions to make them more efficient.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What to expect once your Ube<\/strong>r summer internship starts?<\/strong><\/span> Word of advice from ex-Uber interns:<\/strong><\/span> A couple of pro-tips:<\/strong><\/span> Perks:<\/strong><\/span> For a closer view of Uber’s work culture, you can read the exhilarating experience of Manideep<\/a>\u00a0and Arushi’s venture into brand promotion<\/a> while they did a summer internship at Uber<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n Now that you have a clear insight into Uber’s hiring process, apply to Uber summer internships 2018<\/a> and take your career for a smooth ride!\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
\nUber offers internships to\u00a0students of\u00a0engineering, BBA, MBA, Ph.D.,\u00a0and\u00a0related disciplines for a period of 2-6 months<\/strong>\u00a0across their offices in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi NCR, etc. Engineering candidates can go for software development and data analysis\u00a0profiles while management students can go for internships in operations, marketing, and business development. Ph.D. candidates generally work in research-oriented fields such as UX research, statistical analysis, and data science. Graduates also have the opportunity to work in customer support, law, design, and content writing. Uber offers a competitive stipend ranging from 10-30K<\/strong> depending on the profile.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n1. Online application<\/strong> – Internships – Uber India Careers<\/a><\/span>
\nApply online on the Uber careers portal. As a part of\u00a0Uber’s application process<\/strong>, you can\u00a0either share your LinkedIn profile with the recruiter, upload your resume in a PDF format, or enter your details manually.<\/span>
\n2. Internshala<\/strong> – Uber posts its internship across various profiles on Internshala year round. Just answer a simple \u2018Why should you be hired?\u2019 question and apply for Uber internships<\/strong> here<\/a>.<\/span>
\n3. Emailing the HR<\/strong> – You can connect with Uber employees on LinkedIn or Facebook and ask them to provide you with the email id of the HR.<\/span>
\n4. Campus recruitment<\/strong> – Uber hires interns from select few colleges like DTU, IIMs, and IITs.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n Uber’s recruitment process<\/strong> involves a resume screening after which students have to take an online Uber analytics test<\/strong> which has a cut-off of 70%. The test involves around 20 questions based on MS-Excel and given data-sets to evaluate your critical thinking along with some subjective questions that you have to answer from a user\u2019s and a marketer\u2019s perspective. If you\u2019re applying for a data analytics profile, the test will include questions based on data mining and situational analysis.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n 1. Tell me about yourself.<\/em><\/span>
\n 2. How would you train the partners if you have to get them onboard on an urgent basis?<\/em><\/span>
\n 3. How did the operations (or the department you\u2019re applying for) department function at your previous workplace\/internship?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
\nThis is the most crucial interview which consists of questions from your past internship experience, Uber products, and some situational questions like:<\/span>
\n 1. What was the most frequent issue at your previous <\/em>workplace and how did you overcome it?<\/em><\/span>
\n 2. If a customer faces inconvenience due to an operational issue, how would you manage the situation?<\/em><\/span>
\n 3. How would you encourage more people to use Uberpool?<\/em><\/span>
\n 4. Why did you decide to move forward with this role?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
\n 1. Imagine you\u2019re an Uber driver and begin in the mid of an nXn matrix. Write a code that lets you pick up the most riders in your vicinity.<\/em><\/span>
\n 2. How would you implement a rate limiter?<\/em><\/span>
\n 3. How would you flatten a nested list of integers?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
\nGet ready to work in a fast-paced environment. The usual work hours during an internship at Uber are 40-50 hours per week; however, you might have to spend some extra time to finish up your work and meet the deadlines. But, don\u2019t worry, the managers are friendly and the workplace is pretty chilled out. Software development interns are paired with an onboarding buddy who helps them navigate the codebase and internal systems. Most Uber internships<\/strong> also come with a pre-placement offer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n1. Have a clear understanding of the business model of Uber. Read up on\u00a0recent news, articles, and case studies online. Also, read issues related to taxi aggregators.<\/span>
\n2. Participation in hackathons, coding challenges, and previous internship\u00a0experience will give you an edge in the interview.<\/span>
\n3. The interviewers test you on your ability to think on your feet, so be logical and quick with your answers.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n1. Students applying for software development profiles should have an excellent knowledge and preferably a previous work experience in at least one of the programming languages used at Uber, viz. Java, Go, Swift, Python, and JavaScript.<\/span>
\n2. Get familiar with their product in and out and pitch any ideas that you have for Uber in the interview.<\/span>
\n3. Resource:<\/strong> You can practice coding questions asked in Uber interviews here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n1. You get free food. Yes, breakfast, lunch, and snacks are all free at Uber!<\/span>
\n2. Every month, you get Uber credits for travelling to work.<\/span>
\n3. Depending on the team you work with, you\u2019re provided with a stipend for housing.<\/span>
\n4. Roll up your sleeves for frequent team outings and recreational activities.<\/span><\/p>\n