I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Apple (Waterloo, ON) in Jun 2016
Interview
After going through the process, I'm convinced that the company will try to trick you into thinking that you're not as qualified as you think in order to get better talent at a cheaper rate. The line of questioning from the recruiter was a complete joke.
After asking about my qualifications, the recruiter then tried to tell me that I wasn't qualified enough to be a store manager (despite having management experience), but that I was a great candidate to be a part-time store associate and that they would put me through right away for their group interview.
When I told her that I was overqualified for that, she then told me that I had a bad attitude and that because I was interviewing for Apple, I needed to start from the bottom.
Then she inexplicably told me that she had left her job as a CEO of a major company in order to be a senior recruiter for Apple...yeah, sure you did...
Then she abruptly told me that she had to end the interview early because she had a call on the other line, but that she would try and get me in at a store manager level.
Of course, I never heard from her or Apple again...what a joke!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you were in the same elevator as Tim Cook for 2 minutes, how would you profess your love for Apple?
I applied online. I interviewed at Apple (New York, NY)
Interview
The interview process was structured and professional. It started with a brief phone screening where basic questions about experience and leadership style were discussed. After that, I had an in-person interview with a senior manager focused on customer service approach, team management skills, and problem-solving in stressful situations. The atmosphere was calm but slightly formal, and the interviewer paid close attention to real-life examples.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The main question was: “How would you handle a situation where a team member consistently underperforms despite coaching and feedback?”
Quick and effective with lots of time to answer questions. Comfortable setting. Nice air conditioning. Good lighting. Kind people. I need 30 words for a free account. Not there yet. But close.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Apple
Interview
Was told I wasn't "Apple Enough", I answered everything to the best of my ability. They want people who are absolute Apple loyalists. I tried to not fan boy out and play it cool. that was not the correct approach.