Apple Inc. is an American multinational corporation. It is noted for its design and marketing consumer electronics, computers, software, and personal computers. Apple is best known for its creation of Macintosh computers, the iPod, the iPhone and the iPad. They are noted for the software which includes Mac OS X operating systems; the iTunes media browser; the iLife suite of multimedia and creativity software; the iWork suite of productivity software; Aperture, a professional photography package; Final Cut Studio, a suite of professional audio and film-industry software products; and Logic Studio, a suite of audio tools. Apple started April 1, 1976 in Cupertino, California and incorporated January 3, 1977. At first the company was known as Apple Computer, Inc. for about 30 years removed the Computer for the name on January 9, 2007 and now they are known as just Apple Inc.
Hours of Operation: Mon-Sat: 10:00am-9:00pm; Sun: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Minimum Age to Work Here: 18 years old
Positions Available: Sales Associate, Market Leader, Team Leader, Store Manager, Apple Store Leader, Genius, Creative, Specialist, Expert, Business Leader, Business Manager, Solution Engineer, Inventory Specialist
Background Check Required? Yes
Negotiation: Hourly rate is set; there is no room for negotiation.
Job description/Average wage
Mac Specialist (Apple Store) this type of job position is for someone who works in one of the many Apple Stores across the nation. They are responsible to meet and greet customers with a friendly smile and help the customer to decide what type of equipment that is needed or software package. Most Mac Specialists work inside an Apple Store and must apply with the owner for a job position. The average wage for this position is $9.00 an hour starting pay.
Software Engineer: The software engineer usually works directly for Apple Inc. and is responsible for the manufacture and creation of software packages. Many companies order programs to suit the need of the company and it takes an engineer in order to be able to create a specific software package. Also some engineers work with Apple Inc. to create specific programs that will be put on the market. The average wage for a software engineer depends on experience, education and time with the company but the starting wage is around $99,240.00 a year.
Mac Genius: The Mac Genius must know everything about the Macintosh computers and be able to assist customers when they call on the phone to set up the system, fix any errors that might occur and also instruct customers on how to use new programs for the system. Sometimes the Mac Genius must go into the business and work on the system. The average wage for a Mac Genius is $23.00 an hour.
Benefits:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent day care.
- Short-and long-term disability coverage
- Long-term care insurance
- 401 (k) Plan with company match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Financial education seminars, Tuition assistance
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Product discounts and personal and family counseling
Atmosphere and Perks
Apple offers its employees with extensive benefits to enjoy like flexible scheduling, comprehensive and paid on the job training, and excellent industry pay scales. Eligible employees will have other perks like 401(k) retirement plans, healthcare insurance, paid time off, and other perks. Apple Store is a great venue to start your career for the company offers room for professional growth and advancement and an enjoyable and fun work environment.
Interview Questions
Can you fix computer errors?
What skills do you have that you think are best assets for the company?
Is there a certain department you would like to work in?
What kind of electronics do you like to buy?
Do you believe we have the top products that the market should embrace?
How will you market our products?
If someone needed help choosing a gift, what would you do in order to suggest a product from the company?
It is a good idea to work in the company?
What are your reasons of applying from this company?
How did you hear about the vacancy in the company?
How long will you be working here?
Interview Tips
When you are called for job interviews; you must be one of the luckiest. You need to know that Apple Store interview questions will include the computer skills, customer services, and your ability to deal with the team at work.
When you will appear for an interview, make sure to wear casual clothing that will let you appear more confident that other applicants. In the progress of the interview, maintain an eye to eye contact with the interviewer, answer all questions will tactfulness and sincerity. It can be a misdemeanor to talk while looking anywhere else in the room or in the ceiling. Maintain your confidence while in the interview.
How to apply
You may apply for these jobs and many more by visiting their website at:
http://www.apple.com/jobs/us/
Please visit the local Apple Inc. Store for a local position and ask for an application or to see the manager.