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Call me crazy, but I don't have any issues with the "personal" information I posted about myself. I welcome emails and facebook/twitter interaction with people on here. I also don't mind people knowing what town I live in or other things. My life is pretty much an "open book." It's not like I posted my address and telephone number.
In the interest of privacy I will go back and edit out the names of the Apple employees, but I only included their names to find out if anyone else had dealt with them and get their experience.
I'm with MrMacMack it doesn't take long for google to capture anonymity is key, and apple will expect you to keep info to your self best to start now.
And I truly appreciate your insight and advice, and have since gone back and edited my post as you recommended. I have absolutely NO problem using my real name within the forums. I have never liked hiding behind a screen name. I feel as if I handled the situation properly and again, appreciate your advice, but the "arrogance" that you've displayed thus far is what causes many people to shy away from forums such as this as a newbie because if they screw up...everybody piles on. If this simple post has as much bearing you say on my being hired at Apple and this negatively affects it, then I will be the first to admit you were right. But for now, take off the tin foil hat and chill. I believe this has been blown WAY out of proportion.
Apple management is absolutely aware of macrumors and AHA personnel are aware of this specific thread. They tell us during training to stay away from posting on here because of ANY possibility of releasing internal confidential information, either on purpose or simply by being helpful and not realizing it. Apple can subpoena ISP logs, server records, etc. and compare addresses to employees to find out who has been leaking information. Apple is the most valuable company in the world and they take security seriously. Competitors look for any edge they can get on Apple.
While there may be little risk at the moment for posting as yourself, discussing very specific things and mentioning names of contacts at Apple is not to your benefit. This thread is a valuable resource for the hiring process and discussion is good, but keep things a little vague for your personal situation so you can't be identified. If you get hired, you will understand why.
Good luck!
Mike I can totally understand why you feel like I was being arrogant. Unfortunately, I felt there wasn't much time available for you to edit your post before either someone quoted your content which would then cause you to lose control over it, or Google indexed a copy of it, or both.
I worked really hard to land this job and I know what you are going thru and will continue to be going thru in order for you to also land the job. I didn't want you to ruin your chance.
You may be comfortable using your real name in forums and such, but that isn't the issue. Apple isn't comfortable with it.
As far as the "newbie" thing, check my post count and signup date. I'm just as much of a "newbie" if not more of one than you here.
It's all good, I'm just glad you modified your post. Also I really am happy to help answer any questions you may have to the best of my ability. There are limits with what I can say though.
I couldn't have said that any better... if fact it seems I wasn't able to. So great job explaining that and thank you.
Thanks for understanding. I just felt kinda overwhelmed with the negative vibes I was getting with my FIRST post. I will be more cautious with any future posts.
We found that the simple apprehension of taking the test was stressing most of us out. Having computer knowledge will certainly help you breeze through alot of the information a little faster. However, the amount of info you have to swallow in 7 days can be overwhelming. Then you have to use you research skills to locate the information that you studied. Not impossible, but you have to pay attention through class. Training in itself is a blast. I promise you will have more fun and laugh more, especially if you have awesome teammates. Just pay attention, take notes if it helps you remember.
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One of the things we are taught is to use first name only when we're on the queue. Never give out your full name, nor your email address, nor where you work. The closest big city is all. Just something you may want to consider with your signature line.
And that is why everyone here has stressed anonymity is key.
Just wondering the timeframe for Hire letter after HireRight has completed and verified ones background. Received my (clean) downloadable copy on 12/18/12 after nearly a 10 day wait. Projected start date was 1/28/12 for AHA and am getting anxious as to whether I made the cut. Just wondering how long it took others to receive their letters before I impatiently contact my Apple case manager...
Advice appreciated
I'm in the 1/21 CPU (originally 1/28) - here was my timeline for that.
HireRight completed bg check on Thurs and I received a call Monday evening for the position. However! That was the second week in Dec. You may well have to wait a bit longer.
Thanx!
Mine was apply middle of Nov received questionnaire about a month later, then one week after the questionnaire i got a call.. keep in mind the multiple holidays. I'm sure they are off all of the next week here, but after the first of the year it will pick up again. So don't sweat if you haven't gotten any thing yet. sifting thru the thread the timing gets wonky from time to time. so enjoy the next week Im sure you'll get a response here soon.
The training is ridiculous.
Support, non existent.
Kbase is a joke.
Tests are difficult, and just mind games.
Pay is horrible for all the work you are expected to do.
Screen shot, take notes, listen in class all you want, it won't help you pass.
Best to have lots of computer systems, networking and in-depth working knowledge of iPad, iPhone, etc, in order to fly in this gig.
Total waste of my time, and yours too, possibly.
Have another job lined up as Plan B. Just in case.
Support, non existent.
Kbase is a joke.
Tests are difficult, and just mind games.
Pay is horrible for all the work you are expected to do.
Screen shot, take notes, listen in class all you want, it won't help you pass.
Best to have lots of computer systems, networking and in-depth working knowledge of iPad, iPhone, etc, in order to fly in this gig.
Total waste of my time, and yours too, possibly.
Have another job lined up as Plan B. Just in case.
WOW thats confidence inspiring. and the first time in 183 pages Ive heard of having no support. Can any one elaborate here??
Mine was apply middle of Nov received questionnaire about a month later, then one week after the questionnaire i got a call.. keep in mind the multiple holidays. I'm sure they are off all of the next week here, but after the first of the year it will pick up again. So don't sweat if you haven't gotten any thing yet. sifting thru the thread the timing gets wonky from time to time. so enjoy the next week Im sure you'll get a response here soon.
Thanks - I appreciate it
You probably failed out and thats why you feel that way. I totally disagree with everything you said
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