Apple At-Home Advisor...

[crazysybil]

Well I called them back to ask for an email link to be sent to me, and this guy told me that my background was actually 99% complete. I have no idea what 1% of anything is holding me up, but again, it makes me nervous.

I had to call HireRight 3 times before I got any satisfaction

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I received my offer letter on 30th Oct around 9pm CST...

Scheduled my Paperwork Session for next week... Awaiting my packets to arrive via overnight FedEx...

For those concerned about the 100 mile city range... I was informed that it did not matter where you were located anymore... In fact I am planning to relocate immediately proceeding training and before the first day of work...

Also for those who are still waiting on the background check... offer calls... etc... Be patient... I experienced the same anxiety and impatience... No news is good news... If you haven't received a rejection letter yet you're still in the running... I've read on here that it could take up to a month and possibly up to two weeks before your start date...

Finally... can anyone who has begun training give us an idea of the hours and days off... I know it may vary per class... but just looking for an idea...

Same goes for those who have started working... What kind of shifts are you being assigned to right off the bat...?

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You have to get wherever you're going to move approved ahead of time

 

[thewriteway]

Just recieved my welcome email from my TL.

Between my equipment and that, things are getting real.

Good luck on Monday, kool-aid!

I'm getting anxious with one more week to go! Nervous about the tests... the phone calls.. etc. I think if we pay attention, the tests will be fine (hopefully)... and I think once we get used to the calls, it'll be great. It's REALLY scary to quit your full time job and risk something like this, but hopefully worth it..

You will have to let us know how it goes!

 

[crazysybil]

Both keyboard and mouse are wired.

I know what's in the special box not going to spoil it for others.

Anyone know if all our benefit stuff is online or not?

Yes, it's on MyPage

 

[mwpii]

I had to call HireRight 3 times before I got any satisfaction

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You have to get wherever you're going to move approved ahead of time

Right... I explained my situation to my recruiter when I received my offer call and they said it was best to move after training was completed and before the actual job starts... as I originally applied for the position in the city I'll be relocating to...

 

[koolaid-drinker]

Yes, it's on MyPage

Sweet.

Hopefully I will get my mypage login soon.

 

[crazysybil]

Sweet.

Hopefully I will get my mypage login soon.

You won't have access to all of it until after you start training

 

[Citychic]

just got the shiny folders lol

Me too I was so siked!! I read it like 7 times lol

 

[mthbz]

Did you guys' paperwork come with the return envelope? Mine didn't... :/

 

[koolaid-drinker]

Did you guys' paperwork come with the return envelope? Mine didn't... :/

I got my mine from the Apple store.

 

[Citychic]

Did you guys' paperwork come with the return envelope? Mine didn't... :/

Mine didn't .. I guess as koolaid said we can get it from the apple store

 

[crazysybil]

Mine didn't .. I guess as koolaid said we can get it from the apple store

You send it back by FedEx. Those envelopes are free.

 

[Citychic]

You send it back by FedEx. Those envelopes are free.

I didn't have a return label either? I'll ask tmo during my call...

 

[crazysybil]

I didn't have a return label either? I'll ask tmo during my call...

That gets sent via email affter your I-9 is verified

 

[Trevorman]

Been a week since my offer call and still waiting for the e-mail.

This process has had so much waiting I can hardly stand it!!!

 

[calvert6183]

Both keyboard and mouse are wired.

I know what's in the special box not going to spoil it for others.

Anyone know if all our benefit stuff is online or not?

Please spoil it for me. PM me. ALso, do they give us an Apple shirt to wear since we are doing skype calls.

 

[Pilot DC]

As far as I know, no discounts on iphones.

Discounts do NOT apply to iPhones.

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Please spoil it for me. PM me. ALso, do they give us an Apple shirt to wear since we are doing skype calls.

You don't do Skype calls as part of your job. You do make appearences occasionally in front of your instructors and other classmates, but not with customers. Be prepared to bust your butt in training.

 

[calvert6183]

No way... Quit trollin' me.

I know, there is no way they will give us an iPhone 5.

 

[Pilot DC]

My advice to get through training

Regardless of your background, whether you have IT certs, a solid Mac background, or never owned an Apple product in your life. Pay attention, do assigned training modules, pay attention, take good notes ( a tough skill if you are rusty) pay attention.

You will be tested, and they are timed, and they are not easy. Some will say it's a piece of cake, and maybe for you it will be, but trust me, the majority of the you and the class you are with will have a fairly tough time. Some will not make it through and will wash out for failing tests.

You will work with your classmates, and you will get a chance to take live calls with a training mentor there to guide you, but even with the mentor, it is pretty overwhelming and you will be wondering how you will ever learn all of it.

Apple is a cool company to work for, and the benefits are great.

Pay attention, take good notes, ask questions if you don't understand and you can make it through. It moves VERY quickly, so hang on tight.

Good luck!
DC

 

[koolaid-drinker]

Regardless of your background, whether you have IT certs, a solid Mac background, or never owned an Apple product in your life. Pay attention, do assigned training modules, pay attention, take good notes ( a tough skill if you are rusty) pay attention.

You will be tested, and they are timed, and they are not easy. Some will say it's a piece of cake, and maybe for you it will be, but trust me, the majority of the you and the class you are with will have a fairly tough time. Some will not make it through and will wash out for failing tests.

You will work with your classmates, and you will get a chance to take live calls with a training mentor there to guide you, but even with the mentor, it is pretty overwhelming and you will be wondering how you will ever learn all of it.

Apple is a cool company to work for, and the benefits are great.

Pay attention, take good notes, ask questions if you don't understand and you can make it through. It moves VERY quickly, so hang on tight.

Good luck!
DC

I am prepared to do well on the tests.
Hopefully we have plenty of time to do them.

The key I have heard is research skills.

 

[koolaid-drinker]

I found this promo video that talks about the program.

It's based on the original College position, but still goes over some good key

points.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEtw5d3_Uac&feature=player_embedded

 

[Citychic]

It's not anything electronic.

Do tell... Lol

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That gets sent via email affter your I-9 is verified

Thanks... I was thinking that was probably the case

 

[witelance]

Sweet.

Hopefully I will get my mypage login soon.

My MyPage came through this morning, but it's only letting me hit the 'before you begin' sections.

Does anyone know if the source and wellness sites are intranet or internet based? Do they turn on on day 1?

 

[catbite777]

So today HireRight says my background is complete and that they will be sending it over to Apple today. I tried to get them to send me a link, and they told me to call back Monday for it. I figure with Apple just getting it today, the chances of me actually being called today are pretty slim.

As of right now, Apple has 1 week from today to call me in time for me to give a two week's notice at my current job for a start date of 11/26.

It seems the closer it all gets, the more nervous I get.

 

[famous600]

So today HireRight says my background is complete and that they will be sending it over to Apple today. I tried to get them to send me a link, and they told me to call back Monday for it. I figure with Apple just getting it today, the chances of me actually being called today are pretty slim.

As of right now, Apple has 1 week from today to call me in time for me to give a two week's notice at my current job for a start date of 11/26.

It seems the closer it all gets, the more nervous I get.

I can almost guarantee you that you won't be in the 11/26 class. I assume it will be after 12/3.

 

[koolaid-drinker]

Got the mypage email this morning as well.

Too bad we don't get Apple badges. :-(

I can tell you for sure that the source and wellness are internet based.

You have a book in the imac box that has all the company sites and says which ones you can access from home.