yeah, I know what you mean. It seems lax and calm but it's damn intense. I don't have that much tech and I only really ever deal with the CS stuff for graphics and art class so OS indepthness I fail at so I tried to answer the questions to the best of my knowledge. I spoke up plenty, made one of the Apple guys damn excited because I've actually been to the Pudong store in Shanghai, sooooo I'm hopeful. I JUST WANNA DO INVENTORY, for starters. Ugh. Hate waiting haha.
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So I got rejected after the group interview, which is whatever. As cool as the job would be, it's too hectic in there for me to deal with right now. Perhaps after I'm done with school I'll reapply. I'm glad I have like 2 jobs already haha.
Take it on the chin, acting like a sore loser doesn't leave you with much dignity. There's no harm in reapplying when you're a bit older.
I got a hiring seminar coming up next Thursday (January 19th). This is cut from one of my other threads:
I'm pretty concerned with what to wear. In my previous 4 interviews that I have been through, I wore jeans and a shirt and those were mostly for jobs in an office/corporate environment. I was thinking Khakis (which is controversial as some people are saying not to) and a Hollister button down.
I would appreciate any tips, hints and feedback as this is probably one of my biggest achievements in my career as of right now and has been my dream job now for about 3 years.
Thank you all!
I'm pretty concerned with what to wear. In my previous 4 interviews that I have been through, I wore jeans and a shirt and those were mostly for jobs in an office/corporate environment. I was thinking Khakis (which is controversial as some people are saying not to) and a Hollister button down.
I would appreciate any tips, hints and feedback as this is probably one of my biggest achievements in my career as of right now and has been my dream job now for about 3 years.
Thank you all!
So I went to the first interview and it was absolutely fun and exciting! I definitely stood out considering the fact that I was the youngest person there. Today I got an email requesting a background check. I filled that out and now I'm just waiting to hear back. Is this a good sign!?
absolutely better than the template rejection letter a lot get. Its going in the right direction.
I'm still waiting to hear back from my seminar from December 15th. Really not holding my breath
I'm still waiting to hear back from my seminar from December 15th. Really not holding my breath
Damn, I forgot about MR for a minute!
Anyway, I got a call back from the recruiter at my landing Apple Store and they let me know that I got the job. However, after providing them with my working papers they said that the fact that I wasn't 18 was a MINOR oversight, but in my opinion it was totally major being the fact that I laid it out for her in my cover letter.
So they had me go through all that for absolutely no reason what-so-ever, however she guaranteed the fact that I will have the job when I turn 18. They'll hire me right on the spot. So I guess I am technically an Apple employee!
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Hi, juz a question. Do i beed to bring a copy of my cv and any id in the event hiring?
Thanks
Yeah, I did. And I also brought two letters of recommendation.
Hi,
Thanks very much for this comment. It help me to think about my ideals.
Tks again and pls keep posting.
Thanks very much for this comment. It help me to think about my ideals.
Tks again and pls keep posting.
Hello,
I have received an email from Apple that goes along the lines of...
"Hello,
My name is XXXX and I am a manager at Apple. After reviewing your resume, I would like to invite you to attend our invitation-only recruiting seminar for the Apple Store, XXXX.
We want you to explore starting a career with Apple Retail - we are currently seeking full-time and part-time Specialists, Experts, Inventory Specialists and Business Managers. We are also looking for candidates that desire training that will lead them to Genius, Creative and Management roles within Apple Retail. For complete job descriptions for each of these roles, visit http://jobs.apple.com and click Apple Store."
Now in the email it also includes an opportunity to RSVP for the event (which I have already done) and the event details.
My question is, am I going to just a recruiting event for Apple where they present me with information about the company and I leave? Or is this the event where they give you the presentation and later place prospective employees in separate groups?
If anyone could shed some light into this, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks
I have received an email from Apple that goes along the lines of...
"Hello,
My name is XXXX and I am a manager at Apple. After reviewing your resume, I would like to invite you to attend our invitation-only recruiting seminar for the Apple Store, XXXX.
We want you to explore starting a career with Apple Retail - we are currently seeking full-time and part-time Specialists, Experts, Inventory Specialists and Business Managers. We are also looking for candidates that desire training that will lead them to Genius, Creative and Management roles within Apple Retail. For complete job descriptions for each of these roles, visit http://jobs.apple.com and click Apple Store."
Now in the email it also includes an opportunity to RSVP for the event (which I have already done) and the event details.
My question is, am I going to just a recruiting event for Apple where they present me with information about the company and I leave? Or is this the event where they give you the presentation and later place prospective employees in separate groups?
If anyone could shed some light into this, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks
It's a recruitment seminar so they will be asking you things about yourself and getting you to do a group task/presentation. They'll pick a few people they like from the seminar to invite for a second round of interviews at a later date.
Have a scan through this thread for more info on what goes on at these events.
Marc
I had my seminar this past Sunday, does any one know how long it takes afterwards to hear back from them? They were really vague by stating "we will contact you" however gave no indication whatsoever of a time frame.
I filled in Apples online form malarky but said I'd be interested in the graduate program. Now, I have been invited to one of these recruitment days in Newcastle UK on Tuesday. Have they mistakenly took my application for a general store position or do the graduate interviewees have to go to this too?
Any information regarding this would be appreciated.
Any information regarding this would be appreciated.
i interviewed recently and ii had a presentation i had to do. that was annoying...
I must say interviewing with Apple retail store is very different. Its almost like they begin to brainwash you from the get go before you even get the job! It was weird. =/ Call me old fashion but I prefer 1on1 interviews because that is a lot less people to impress. The people did seem pretty cool though.
I thought I did terrible in my interview but despite that I got a call back the same day
Only tip I have is to try to stand out. Its okay to embarrass yourself, but just dont make an ass of yourself. Always maintain eye contact with the managers when you are talked to and when you're talking to them. When you do say something though say it with conviction. That is most important.
Even though I didnt offer me a job yet, thats what usually gets me all my interviews with positive results.
Never mind! At least you got a nice experience! Wish you success!
Apologises for rebumping this thread, however I have a Apple Recruitment Seminar I have been invited for and applied the "Specialist" position. It would be a bonus to get the position but if I do not get it I am not going to be a sore loser and cry over spilt milk.
I spent a good few hours reading up and down this thread getting ideas and thoughts of what is expected so have a fair good idea of what is expected. Such as at this stage is survival of the fittest, having personality counts over knowledge + experience and really being a people person and wanting to work for Apple is for the people plus wanting to give them a good experience.
Just to clarify they are asking me to dress as "Smart Casual" so was thinking of going in a short sleeve black casual shirt, smart dark jeans no rips, no fades and was deciding either go in black loafer shoes or dark DC trainers. I realised that most Apple Retail store staff especially Specialist ones wear trainers. But was not sure whether going in trainers classify as "Smart Casual" or not so anyone who can shed some light would be great. The only thing is I will be going to the seminar straight from work on the day.
Reading on the other posts it recommends you have some questions to ask the hiring staff but answering the wrong questions can cost you badly like salary ones. Therefore, does anyone recommend any example questions to ask that will make me in good light as I am kinda stumped on what to ask them after giving some thought.
Would it be a good suggestion to take a notepad to take down notes especially in some posts the seminars you have to watch videos and they sometimes ask the whole group questions at random to see if you paid attention or not.
Finally, is there any tips, advice and hints that have not been stated or mentioned on the thread that you can give me.
I think that is it for now however if I have more questions then I will reply.
I spent a good few hours reading up and down this thread getting ideas and thoughts of what is expected so have a fair good idea of what is expected. Such as at this stage is survival of the fittest, having personality counts over knowledge + experience and really being a people person and wanting to work for Apple is for the people plus wanting to give them a good experience.
Just to clarify they are asking me to dress as "Smart Casual" so was thinking of going in a short sleeve black casual shirt, smart dark jeans no rips, no fades and was deciding either go in black loafer shoes or dark DC trainers. I realised that most Apple Retail store staff especially Specialist ones wear trainers. But was not sure whether going in trainers classify as "Smart Casual" or not so anyone who can shed some light would be great. The only thing is I will be going to the seminar straight from work on the day.
Reading on the other posts it recommends you have some questions to ask the hiring staff but answering the wrong questions can cost you badly like salary ones. Therefore, does anyone recommend any example questions to ask that will make me in good light as I am kinda stumped on what to ask them after giving some thought.
Would it be a good suggestion to take a notepad to take down notes especially in some posts the seminars you have to watch videos and they sometimes ask the whole group questions at random to see if you paid attention or not.
Finally, is there any tips, advice and hints that have not been stated or mentioned on the thread that you can give me.
I think that is it for now however if I have more questions then I will reply.
The attire you mentioned seems fine. To be honest, it probably won't matter much, so don't worry too much about it. In terms of questions to ask, just really "How did you get to where you are now?" and "If you could trade places with anyone else in the store for a day, where would you work?" which was a good question to ask, apparently. Also, just ask them to describe a day in the life of what they do. In terms of taking down notes, there's not really a need as far as I know and it may come across as trying too hard.
You're going to hate my advice, but I suggest putting everything you've read to one side and remember that it's not gold dust or anything like that - it's not a surefire way to be successful. I don't mean forget about it, but just take a step back and remember that your mileage may vary. I say this because Apple like to do things differently all the time, so while it's great to look at past experiences (glass door.com is very good for that, btw) just remember to be yourself and expect the unexpected and don't enter the interview room thinking you have a wildcard under your sleeve.
Also, be yourself. You'll spot the fake people from a mile off - the ones who charge into the room practically ripping off the interviewer's arm in the process of the handshake while grinning as if they've just won the lottery - and they'll often struggle when they're caught off guard. So just be yourself, be calm, modest and confident, because it'll show when they ask you a random question out of the blue.
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Seminar next tuesday
hey guys, i have been reading through the whole answers you guys have been giving. i was wondering if anyone can respond with what exactly happens in the seminars? and did you guys feel nervous?
hey guys, i have been reading through the whole answers you guys have been giving. i was wondering if anyone can respond with what exactly happens in the seminars? and did you guys feel nervous?
Hey everyone! I feel I really have to tell you my story...
I was invited to a seminar. I loved it, we had much fun. A real blast.
Just a little precision: the Store I want to work in is in my town, just 5 minutes from where I live, and is not open yet, and will probably be only in 2013.
The day after, I received a phone call from the recruiter who said I did great and I'm asked for the 2nd round. I replied by mail telling I'm ready for it, and thanked profusely.
In the afternoon, I got a call on my voicemail asking me to hurry up as her and a Store manager wanted to meet me the next day. I called the recruiter and got the voicemail. I told I'm ready to continue. I also sent a mail, just to secure things.
Now things get awry. Later in the afternoon, just before night, the recruiter called me to tell me she had to postpone, and that she will call me soon. She was stuttering and unsure.
The day after, I received a mail thanking me for my interest in Apple... The recruiter told me in the mail that I was not given the job "for the moment" due to the huge number of more qualified people they auditioned, and she asked me to keep an eye open for "future needs".
Whoa. That is the most incredibly unprofessionnal behaviour I've ever seen.
I hold a slight grudge towards the recruiter, but I still live Apple and love Apple! (I'm typing from my iPhone).
Well, I just have to wait 6 months (actually less, it was last month afterall), and the store won't even be open then.
I mailed a friend I lost touch with long ago, not even knowing he was working at Apple in Cork, Ireland, and he was disgusted by the behaviour of the recruiter.
I didn't ask, but he referred me to Apple Ireland and I got a mail from them 5 days ago, telling they will review my details, etc.
Honestly, isn't that a bit of a crazy story? It's mine, and a true one.
Your opinion?
As for the seminars, I wish I could tell you everything, but I signed a NDA (as a musician, I know how devastating breaking a NDA can be).
I could well break it, but if I do, I'm doomed! Many peeps in this thread already told what seminars are about! Read again!
I was invited to a seminar. I loved it, we had much fun. A real blast.
Just a little precision: the Store I want to work in is in my town, just 5 minutes from where I live, and is not open yet, and will probably be only in 2013.
The day after, I received a phone call from the recruiter who said I did great and I'm asked for the 2nd round. I replied by mail telling I'm ready for it, and thanked profusely.
In the afternoon, I got a call on my voicemail asking me to hurry up as her and a Store manager wanted to meet me the next day. I called the recruiter and got the voicemail. I told I'm ready to continue. I also sent a mail, just to secure things.
Now things get awry. Later in the afternoon, just before night, the recruiter called me to tell me she had to postpone, and that she will call me soon. She was stuttering and unsure.
The day after, I received a mail thanking me for my interest in Apple... The recruiter told me in the mail that I was not given the job "for the moment" due to the huge number of more qualified people they auditioned, and she asked me to keep an eye open for "future needs".
Whoa. That is the most incredibly unprofessionnal behaviour I've ever seen.
I hold a slight grudge towards the recruiter, but I still live Apple and love Apple! (I'm typing from my iPhone).
Well, I just have to wait 6 months (actually less, it was last month afterall), and the store won't even be open then.
I mailed a friend I lost touch with long ago, not even knowing he was working at Apple in Cork, Ireland, and he was disgusted by the behaviour of the recruiter.
I didn't ask, but he referred me to Apple Ireland and I got a mail from them 5 days ago, telling they will review my details, etc.
Honestly, isn't that a bit of a crazy story? It's mine, and a true one.
Your opinion?
As for the seminars, I wish I could tell you everything, but I signed a NDA (as a musician, I know how devastating breaking a NDA can be).
I could well break it, but if I do, I'm doomed! Many peeps in this thread already told what seminars are about! Read again!
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I've recently gotten my Invitation to the Apple Hiring Event in North Carolina. In my email it doesn't list the jobs that they were interested in talking about but it also says to dress business casual. I was planning on wearing khakis and a long sleeve button up shirt. Do you guys think that will be okay or do you have any suggestions? I don't wanna seem like I overdressed for the event.
Sounds like a good way of dressing.
Just don't wear a tie. They hate that.
Actually, the simpler, the better!
Best of luck!
tips
for my group interview i wore dark jeans and a short sleeve button up, not tucked in. my competition: he wore a long sleeve button up, slacks and a tie, and she wore a dress and cardigan. i didn't bring copies of my cv, the other two people did. i laughed around and was completely candid whilst talking, the other two stuttered and were hesitant during their turns.
Guess who got called back?
Just be yourself and friendly, tech know-how doesn't matter at the interview.
Good luck!
for my group interview i wore dark jeans and a short sleeve button up, not tucked in. my competition: he wore a long sleeve button up, slacks and a tie, and she wore a dress and cardigan. i didn't bring copies of my cv, the other two people did. i laughed around and was completely candid whilst talking, the other two stuttered and were hesitant during their turns.
Guess who got called back?
Just be yourself and friendly, tech know-how doesn't matter at the interview.
Good luck!
Melbourne Apple Hiring Event tomorrow. Can't wait!
I'm living in Adelaide and applied online a few months back.
At the start of my two-week holiday in Melbourne (yesterday) I got a call from a Jess from Apple hiring.
Long story short, she was ecstatic that I happened to be Melbourne and their is a Hiring Event tomorrow at the Monash Law Chambers at 9:00AM (told to come 15 minutes early to which I said I'd come half an hour early).
I was also told that it shows that I'm willing to work seeing I spent so long hanging out at workshops and also managed to convert heaps of people in Adelaide to Mac.
If I get a job like no other at the store like no other; I am definitely dropping everything and moving back to Melbourne.
Adelaide has no jobs.
I'm living in Adelaide and applied online a few months back.
At the start of my two-week holiday in Melbourne (yesterday) I got a call from a Jess from Apple hiring.
Long story short, she was ecstatic that I happened to be Melbourne and their is a Hiring Event tomorrow at the Monash Law Chambers at 9:00AM (told to come 15 minutes early to which I said I'd come half an hour early).
I was also told that it shows that I'm willing to work seeing I spent so long hanging out at workshops and also managed to convert heaps of people in Adelaide to Mac.
If I get a job like no other at the store like no other; I am definitely dropping everything and moving back to Melbourne.
Adelaide has no jobs.