Anyone ever been to an Apple Interview/Seminar?

b|gf|sh · 5 May 2014 at 22:12

Got an email with an invitation to an Apple hiring event, just wondering if anyone has been to one and what to expect?

kitkat9933 · 5 May 2014 at 22:14

Yes.

Just make sure you show your Apple Love. I am assuming your going for a retail store, rather than into the enterprise side?

They do a little presentation, then split you into little groups to do group activities etc then ask certain candidates for a formal interview and then send the rest home.

b|gf|sh · 5 May 2014 at 22:28

To be honest, I've no idea what the job position is, seem to remember applying for an Apple retail position last summer so must have had my CV on record or something...

Found this on google: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/212097-apple-store-group-interviewseminar-information/. Would have no chance of getting through that if it's a group interview scenario, complete opposite of the 'bubbly/outgoing' character they'd be looking for

kitkat9933 · 5 May 2014 at 22:34

b|gf|sh said:
To be honest, I've no idea what the job position is, seem to remember applying for an Apple retail position last summer so must have had my CV on record or something...

Found this on google: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/212097-apple-store-group-interviewseminar-information/. Would have no chance of getting through that if it's a group interview scenario, complete opposite of the 'bubbly/outgoing' character they'd be looking for

You don't have to bubbly/outgoing, you just have to make some good points/share some good ideas. But most importantly, do not say anything stupid or idiotic etc.

The problem is with Apple, Apple Cultists who are over qualified go for these sort of positions and they attract a better calibre of candidate than similar industries and as such there is always going to be plenty of candidates for few positions.

Malevolence · 5 May 2014 at 22:38

Anyway after that the doors opened and the apple staff surrounded the enterance and started whooping and clapping while VERY loud happy music was played. (I was creeped out)

...and I thought panel interviews were creepy.

ElliorR · 5 May 2014 at 22:41

If you don't have a PhD at a minimum you won't get a job as an Apple Genius.

b|gf|sh · 5 May 2014 at 22:43

kitkat9933 said:
You don't have to bubbly/outgoing, you just have to make some good points/share some good ideas. But most importantly, do not say anything stupid or idiotic etc.

The problem is with Apple, Apple Cultists who are over qualified go for these sort of positions and they attract a better calibre of candidate than similar industries and as such there is always going to be plenty of candidates for few positions.

Ok, cheers for the info. Out of interest, it mentions 'smart casual' dress code, did people actually turn up in casual/formal wear?

Malevolence said:
...and I thought panel interviews were creepy.

Yeah, sounds a bit cringe...

kitkat9933 · 5 May 2014 at 22:56

b|gf|sh said:
Ok, cheers for the info. Out of interest, it mentions 'smart casual' dress code, did people actually turn up in casual/formal wear?

Yeah, sounds a bit cringe...

I went in a smart shirt with smart jeans and shoes. I was the most formally dressed there.

Resident · 6 May 2014 at 02:01

ElliorR said:
If you don't have a PhD at a minimum you won't get a job as an Apple Genius.

Do PhDs come in cereal boxes these days then? Because some of the Apple "Geniuses" I've met had me wondering how they managed to tie their own shoelaces in a morning.

HAz · 6 May 2014 at 10:24

kitkat9933 said:
I went in a smart shirt with smart jeans and shoes. I was the most formally dressed there.

I take it you didnt get the job? lol

Schlong&Stable · 6 May 2014 at 10:34

Make you get hold of some hipster glasses, wear a pair of women's jeans and view everyone complete disdain. You'll be quids in.

mrk · 6 May 2014 at 10:37

ElliorR said:
If you don't have a PhD at a minimum you won't get a job as an Apple Genius.

You mean are a PhD, pretty huge douche?

pitchfork · 6 May 2014 at 11:04

You need to turn up wearing a cool beanie and a totally rad shirt man, then you sit on a beanbag and talk about how mainstream all the music is getting, then hackey sack for a bit.

benjii · 6 May 2014 at 13:11

pitchfork said:
You need to turn up wearing a cool beanie and a totally rad shirt man, then you sit on a beanbag and talk about how mainstream all the music is getting, then hackey sack for a bit.

Don't forget to mention that you liked Apple before it was cool and whip out your 2001 iPod.