Is getting an interview at Apple hard?

Yes, Apple interviews are notoriously difficult. However, you landed the interview, which is challenging in itself. Pat yourself on the back, and keep that in mind if nerves pop up when anticipating your interview.
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Is it hard to get an interview at Apple?

Apple is one of the largest companies in the consumer electronics space and attracts a wellspring of talent from across the globe. Its technical interview process is significantly demanding — only 2% of engineers who apply make it past its strenuous interview rounds.
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How do I pass an interview at Apple?

How to Prepare for Apple Phone Interview
  1. Research about the requirements for the role. Read the job description and see how your skills make you a good fit for that role.
  2. Read about the company. ...
  3. Ask yourself when, where, and how you've demonstrated the values and for skills they seek.
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What should I expect at an Apple interview?

At one point, they're asked to stand up in front of the group and introduce the person sitting next to them. Candidates then break up into smaller groups and answer typical interview questions such as "Why do you want to work at apple?" and "Tell me about a time you didn't get along with a coworker."
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How long does it take to get an interview at Apple?

From the first contact to the offer, you can expect the whole process to take about 1.5 to 2 months. In the event you don't receive an offer, you'll most likely have to wait 3-6 months before reapplying for that same position.
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APPLE Interview Questions



Does Apple call to reject?

Less than a week. Yes, they openly communicate to a point. They will call to inform you if they will not move forward with you.
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How many candidates make it to the final interview Apple?

The success rate of Apple on-site interviews is considered to be around 10%. The on-site interview can be tiring with more than 6 hours of interviews, but you have to remain focused as it is a test of your patience and perseverance as well.
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What does Apple look for in employees?

Cook said that Apple looks for: “People that work with a passion and an idealism.” Passion is a word that you hear again and again among Apple recruiting managers. Many potential employees make the mistake of thinking they need to know everything about Apple's products.
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How do you know if Apple interview went well?

How to tell if a phone interview went well
  1. They said they want to speak again. ...
  2. It was a long interview. ...
  3. You asked good questions. ...
  4. The interviewer asked about your availability. ...
  5. They said you seem like you're a good fit. ...
  6. The interviewer asked if you have other job offers. ...
  7. The interviewer asked about your salary expectations.
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How many phases are in an Apple interview?

Its long and can be anywhere from a two to four step interview. Be transparent, smile, and be yourself. The interview process had many different interviews with different levels of management.
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Is it worth working at Apple?

Working at Apple was a great experience. Work never felt like work because I loved what I did and I loved interacting with the public. The store was always electric, although others may say crazy. I'd say electric because the experience was exhilarating.
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Does Apple pay well?

The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Apple is $143,362, or $68 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $159,682, or $76 per hour. At Apple, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $301,000 annually and the lowest is a Sales Associate at $35,000 annually.
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Do you get a free iPhone if you work for Apple?

Do Apple Employees get the Latest iPhone for Free? I've heard this rumor for years, and the answer for employees is unfortunately NO.
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How likely are you to get hired after an interview?

After a job interview, it takes 20 to 40 days, on average, to receive a job offer. A rejected job offer usually comes five to eight weeks after a candidate's first job interview. Job seekers have a 36.89% chance of receiving a job offer after having one interview.
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How long does it take Apple to offer job?

After the phone interview, you will be contacted within 2 weeks for an in person interview. 2 weeks after that, if they want to hire you, you will be contacted and asked to complete the background check.
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Why working at Apple is a dream job?

Apple feels more like a startup than a giant corporation.

As a result, you get the job security of a big company with the career flexibility that comes from working at a smaller operation. "Apple is run like a bunch of small companies (work groups)," one senior software engineer wrote.
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Does Apple give employees free food?

Apple employees don't get free food — but they do get subsidized cafes. Apple is one of the tech giants that does not offer its employees free food (with the exception of free dinner for iOS or OS X team members) but there are multiple subsidized cafes.
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Do Apple employees get Apple music free?

As we understand it, the employees will only be eligible to get free Apple Music, TV+ and Arcade for themselves. If they want to use Family Sharing, they will have to pay like everyone else to bring their family along for the ride.
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What percentage of people get hired at Apple?

The stats say the acceptance rate at Harvard is about 7%, while only 2% of applicants get hired at Apple.
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Does Apple hire from within?

Apple prefers to hire and grow their employees from within. They do hire externally, but it isn't often, as there is usually an internal candidate that would be greatly suited for the role. They seem to mostly only want to hire people at lower level positions through contractors.
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Does Apple reply to job application?

Most likely, they will never respond to a job application at all. If they do, and you are exceptionally well-qualified, it will take a few months at least. And that was before COVID. However, I would not recommend an application at all.
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Can I answer iPhone with home button?

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Are you asking if you can use the home button to "ACCEPT" a call? If that is the case, the home button is not designed for that, and cannot be programmed for that either. If the phone is locked, you swipe to answer, if the phone is unlocked, you will get an answer button.
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What happens when you decline a call?

What does the 'Send Message' option do? If you're declining someone's call, both Android and iPhone models have a 'Send Message' option. To avoid confrontation later, tap on this (it will silence the call) and send the caller a message that you're busy.
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Does Apple pay during training?

Yes, you are paid for the two weeks of training.
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What are Apple employees called?

The Genius Training Student Workbook is Apple's employee training manual for Apple Store tech-support employees, called Geniuses.
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