Since my 2nd interview, I was told I'm being pushed to the third interview and I would get an email by Friday (today) about scheduling it. I have yet to receive it. I sent a quick follow up to the person who had interviewed me just in case it was sent and I didn't get it for some reason. Since responses don't usually happen during the weekends, I didn't want to wait until Monday to follow up. I hate the waiting game -____-
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Apple At-Home Advisor... (Part 2)
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From the people I've talked to they say no discounts but I guess they could be misinformed. The benefits with apple are great and pretty much terrible with kelly from what I've heard.
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Yes, I've read every post since the the first post and there have been several people in the 40's, 50's and 60's hired. One guy was in his mid 50's when he got hired and within 1 year was promoted. He received a decent pay raise from $16 per hour when he started to $22 per hour.
But he was on this forum on a regular basis and that is a big no-no. They tell you on your first day to stay off this forum because of the Non-Disclosure agreement you have to sign.
So, he kept telling people everything that was going on with the job and one day he posted something that could be traced back to him and they found out who he was and fired him.
That was the end of him... So, the moral of the story kids is stay the hell off these forums once you're hired or you will be next in line to be fired! :-o
Take care,
Joey
I had my second interview a week ago friday. The lady interviewer said she was recommending me to move forward and that I would receive an email with the 3rd interview instructions with in 3 days. Instead I got the dreaded email! It said they chose to move forward with another candidate, but feel free to keep an eye on the apple site for jobs that interest me and apply to them...so disappointed 
I don't know whether to keep applying or not. Has anyone else had this experience?
I don't know whether to keep applying or not. Has anyone else had this experience?I had my second interview a week ago friday. The lady interviewer said she was recommending me to move forward and that I would receive an email with the 3rd interview instructions with in 3 days. Instead I got the dreaded email! It said they chose to move forward with another candidate, but feel free to keep an eye on the apple site for jobs that interest me and apply to them...so disappointed
Wow, you're the first I've heard of being told they were moving forward but getting the email instead...
I suggest signing up with a different appleID and applying to a different post if you're still interested.
I received my offer packet today... YAY!!! And read through some of it... One thing said I needed a dedicated phone line... But that's not on the website? Do I really need one? Or is that an old form?
I had my second interview a week ago friday. The lady interviewer said she was recommending me to move forward and that I would receive an email with the 3rd interview instructions with in 3 days. Instead I got the dreaded email! It said they chose to move forward with another candidate, but feel free to keep an eye on the apple site for jobs that interest me and apply to them...so disappointed
Wow. Very sorry to hear this. Also a little surprised. When the interviewer said she was "recommending" that your application be advanced, did she explain just what this meant? Did she, e.g., say, "but my boss/the panel/some team leader/whatever has final say, so this isn't a guarantee" or something like that? If this is (approximately) how the process works, then I guess there are two take-aways. (1) this higher up did not concur with her recommendation and (2) it was a close call. Someone presumably competent to judge such things (the recommending interviewer) thought your suitability for the position was strong enough to expend further resources scrutinizing you. Surely that's a good thing, to make it that far. And probably only in this sort of situation would I take as sincere the suggestion that one keep applying to future postings. For all you know, you were competing with someone OVER-qualified for the position; in this market, that's plausible.
But if there was no mention of her recommendation not being sufficient to move you to the next stage, then telling you that you were up for another interview only to send a rejection is harsh (and I'm tempted to say unprofessional or at least lacking a certain technical competence). If I were left gobsmacked by the gap between what the HR person led me to expect (an interview) and what I actually received (a rejection), I would wonder if there hadn't been a miscommunication or even a straight-up error. HR folks (at Apple) sort of specialize in clarity and communication; and this sort of reversal, without warning, doesnt seem to reach that standard of excellence.
Look, if they actually intended to eliminate you from this hiring round, then following up with a simple request that HR verify that you were indeed supposed to be eliminated from the running, given what the recruiter told you during your last interaction. Hardly cause for a restraining order. If they did make a mistake, whew! But, hey, even if it was intentional, if your point of contact with Apple happens to be the interviewer who told you that she was going to recommend you, then you might (carefully, respectfully) ask her for tips. Say something like, "I'm disappointed with the outcome, of course, but I really enjoyed our chat and would be grateful for any suggestions that might improve my candidacy going forward," or some such. Thats what I think Id do ... and you too have invested time and energy in this enterprise, the applying and interviewing and all ... while the HR folks dont owe you an explanation, they might have given your candidacy some careful consideration in making that final decision and be in a position to cut-and-paste helpful feedback. Which you could share. ;-)
Best of luck.
Still no call
My BGC completed last week, but I've not gotten a call or an email. They were able to verify all of my info, per the report on the BGC. I'm not sure what the delay is, but I've got very little fingernails left.
My BGC completed last week, but I've not gotten a call or an email. They were able to verify all of my info, per the report on the BGC. I'm not sure what the delay is, but I've got very little fingernails left.
Thank you noregreblem, and Tinkertink for taking the time to reply and give such good advice. I appreciate it I am definetly going to keep trying. I was just kind of shocked when I got it for sure, as I was expecting the email to choose a time for the 3rd interview. I was down for a few days, but I'm not out! I will continue applying and see what happens On the application it asks if you have been contacted before by Apple, and then it has a box asking for further explanation. Should I explain all this in the box, or do you think it would be a bad idea?
I am definetly going to keep trying. I was just kind of shocked when I got it for sure, as I was expecting the email to choose a time for the 3rd interview. I was down for a few days, but I'm not out! I will continue applying and see what happens On the application it asks if you have been contacted before by Apple, and then it has a box asking for further explanation. Should I explain all this in the box, or do you think it would be a bad idea?Hired through Kelly Connect
Hey Everyone
I was just hired through Kelly Connect. I wont lie I am not a "techie". I am interested in knowing a lot more about Mac's operating systems and having the ability to troubleshoot. Does the Kelly connect employees receive the same training as Apple hired advisers? Is the training heavy on troubleshooting and operating systems of Mac? Or do they expect you to already know that?
Thanks in Advance?
Hey Everyone
I was just hired through Kelly Connect. I wont lie I am not a "techie". I am interested in knowing a lot more about Mac's operating systems and having the ability to troubleshoot. Does the Kelly connect employees receive the same training as Apple hired advisers? Is the training heavy on troubleshooting and operating systems of Mac? Or do they expect you to already know that?
Thanks in Advance?
My BGC completed last week, but I've not gotten a call or an email. They were able to verify all of my info, per the report on the BGC. I'm not sure what the delay is, but I've got very little fingernails left.
I'd give it a couple more days (Wednesday) then email and/or call your recruiter and see what's going on..
There use to be a 100 mile radius limit to apply for the AHA position. But they have since removed that limitation! Now you can apply for any location in the USA regardless of your existing location within the United States.
So, good luck and keep us posted on the forum!
Joey
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Anybody experience not hearing back from Apple in a while? It's been 10 days since my second interview that I was told I'd be pushed forward for the third interview with an email for scheduling on Friday, but got nothing. I've sent an email kindly inquiring about it on the day I was supposed to get something, and still haven't heard from anyone.
Is anybody working through apple or a contractor?
I work through a contractor for apple for about a year now. I work customer service and now I am a retail store specialist. If your working for a contractor dont expect your discounts to be great. People from Kelly never know how to do their job correctly lol 
I work through a contractor for apple for about a year now. I work customer service and now I am a retail store specialist. If your working for a contractor dont expect your discounts to be great.
People from Kelly never know how to do their job correctly lol I just waited it out. From reading this forum, I realized they were just probably super swamped from so many new hires. I got my official Welcome Packet today!
On a side note...Thanks to everyone for their posts in this thread. This was super helpful.
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I just waited it out. From reading this forum, I realized they were just probably super swamped from so many new hires. I got my official Welcome Packet today!
On a side note...Thanks to everyone for their posts in this thread. This was super helpful.
Woohoo!! Congrats! What is your start date? Is your conference call today? Also, how much were you offered?
My start date is 8.18.14 and yes my conference call is today at 1pm/CST. I'm stoked.
Anyone care to share what the pay is like?
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It worries me that you're naming none existent Apple products and you're about to start working for Apple.
I appreciate this is a bit late but product knowledge is low on the priority list when you're being hired. Apple can easily train people about the various products available, but things like personality, people skills etc aren't as easy to train.
A little question for you guys:
Has anyone been denied a position, and then able to get one in the future? I was turned down after my third interview back in early June, and I've been applying for several AHA positions since then, but so far no luck. I'm just wondering if I am trying in vain and should stop or keep trying.
Has anyone been denied a position, and then able to get one in the future? I was turned down after my third interview back in early June, and I've been applying for several AHA positions since then, but so far no luck.
I'm just wondering if I am trying in vain and should stop or keep trying.^Found out today I'm in the same boat as you, turned down after the 3rd interview. I'm wondering as well. I know they ask when you apply if you have been in communication with another recruiter in the past 12 months, so maybe you have to wait a year before trying again?