After seven months of intensive preparation, Anand successfully passed Uber's rigorous interview process, which consisted of four rounds – two of which he found particularly challenging. His hard work paid off when he got this role, which made his family, especially his mother, very proud. Now, as he prepares to join Uber with a more flexible schedule, Anand is embracing this milestone with excitement and gratitude.
How did they prepare?
Anand often visited platforms like Leetcode and Levels.fi, where he found Uber job listings. Committed to the opportunity, he devoted seven months to preparation, often pulling all-nighters to prepare himself for the challenging interview process. The interview consisted of four rounds, two of which he described as particularly difficult. “The questions were beyond the scope of my first study, but I managed to solve it,” Anand told Moneycontrol.
Anand's dedication has made his family extremely proud, especially his mother, who lives with him in Bengaluru. After witnessing her late-night study sessions firsthand, he expressed her joy to hear about her success. “My mother is very happy; She watched the late nights and knows how hard I worked,” he shared. His parents have also encouraged him to focus on his health after months of intense preparation.
Anand's career journey:
Anand, originally from Mughalsarai near Varanasi, relocated to Bengaluru in 2022 after landing a position at Oracle. He valued a healthy work-life balance there, requiring only three days in the office each week. Now, as he prepares to join Uber, he's looking forward to an even more flexible schedule, working from the office only two days a week.
To ensure that his new role did not require a long time, Anand actively consulted company discussion boards and talked to his future manager. He commented, “At this stage of my career, I'm focused on taking advantage of opportunities, and I can find a better work-life balance later.” Set to start at Uber late next month, Anand considers this an important milestone in his career journey.