Getting A Job With Apple - A Guide On How To Get Hired At Apple

Summary

This video script offers a comprehensive guide for nailing an interview with Apple, emphasizing the importance of research, understanding the company's values, and preparing for both common and unique behavioral questions. It provides insights into Apple's culture and suggests strategies for showcasing passion and alignment with the brand. Additionally, it touches on technical questions, acknowledging the need for clear explanations for non-technical interviewees, and concludes with advice on differentiating oneself through non-technical responses.

Takeaways

• 🍏 Apple is a tech giant known for fostering customer loyalty and is a competitive place to work.
• 📚 Research is crucial for a successful interview with Apple; it helps you stand out among equally qualified candidates.
• 🔎 Familiarize yourself with Apple's products, services, recent news, and job descriptions to align with the company's expectations.
• 📝 Copy and paste job descriptions to have a reference for interview preparation, as postings may be removed after receiving enough applications.
• 🏆 Understand and be able to speak to Apple's core values such as accessibility, education, environment, inclusion, diversity, privacy, racial equity, and supplier responsibility.
• 📱 Be prepared to answer why you want to work for Apple, focusing on admiration for the company, value alignment, and how the role fits your career goals.
• 💡 Anticipate behavioral interview questions and use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your responses.
• 👍 Show enthusiasm and knowledge about Apple products when asked about your favorite device.
• 🔁 Prepare to discuss a time you failed and how you bounced back, demonstrating authenticity and resilience.
• 🤝 Be ready to talk about a time you disagreed with a manager and how you professionally handled the situation.
• 🚀 Have a clear understanding of why Apple changed its name from Apple Computer, Inc. to Apple Inc., reflecting its shift to consumer electronics.

Q & A

Why is customer loyalty important when interviewing with Apple?

Customer loyalty is crucial because Apple is known for its strong customer base and brand loyalty. Demonstrating knowledge and enthusiasm for the brand can help candidates stand out in a competitive interview process.

What is the first step to prepare for an interview with Apple?

The first step is to research the company, including its products, services, recent news, and job description to understand the company's values and how the candidate aligns with them.

Why is it important to research Apple's values during the interview preparation?

Understanding Apple's values such as accessibility, education, environment, inclusion, diversity, privacy, racial equity, and supplier responsibility helps candidates to align their responses with the company's culture and show they are a good fit.

What is the significance of the question 'What is your favorite Apple device and why?' in an Apple interview?

This question is significant as it assesses the candidate's knowledge and passion for Apple's products, allowing them to demonstrate enthusiasm for the brand.

How should candidates approach the question about a time they completely failed in an interview?

Candidates should use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to describe the situation, the task, the actions taken, and the result. It's important to show authenticity, resilience, and how they bounced back from failure.

What does the question 'Tell me about a time you disagreed with your manager' aim to reveal about a candidate?

This behavioral question aims to reveal a candidate's professionalism, ability to manage up, and how they handle conflict and disagreements in a respectful and constructive manner.

Why is it beneficial to discuss a significant achievement that is also related to one's passion when answering interview questions?

Discussing an achievement related to one's passion allows the candidate to show their personal and professional alignment with the company's values, making them a more compelling candidate.

What is the importance of the question 'How have you dealt with a difficult customer in the past?' in an Apple interview?

This question is important as it assesses the candidate's ability to handle customer complaints patiently and effectively, reflecting Apple's customer-centric approach.

Why is the question 'If you had to prioritize between fixing a customer's problem or creating a great customer experience, which would you choose?' asked by Apple?

Apple values a seamless customer experience, and this question helps determine if the candidate shares this value and can balance problem-solving with creating positive customer interactions.

What should candidates avoid when answering the question 'Where do you see yourself in five years?' in an interview?

Candidates should avoid discussing a specific higher role that might imply they are not interested in the current position or that they expect to move on quickly, instead focusing on their growth and impact.

What is the purpose of the question 'What will you miss most about your current job if you accept a job at Apple?'

This question is meant to gauge the candidate's emotional connection to their current role and to ensure they are not expecting something from Apple that may not be offered.

Why are technical questions important even if the interviewer is not technically inclined?

Technical questions are important to assess a candidate's ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms and to demonstrate their problem-solving skills relevant to the role.