I applied through a recruiter. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Apple in Mar 2012
Interview
The interview process was very long and drawn out. I spoke with them for over 6 months for a total of 7 interviews, 5 were by telephone.and 2 of the interviews were in person. Each step of the way I was told that my background was excellent and I was a top candidate. However, I found that I had to be very aggressive in order to get any feedback after each interview. Finally, after all of this, I was told that I was not a "fit". I did some investigating with several other contacts and friends who are over 40 and applied for positions with Apple Retail. Each were told the same thing. The phone interviews go very well if your credentials and experience are there, as expected. However, when you show up for a person to person interview, if you even look over 40, just call it a day as it seems you are not a "fit".
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Question 1
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The interview process was smooth, well-organized, and very professional. Communication was clear at every stage, and the interviewers were welcoming and respectful. I appreciated the opportunity to discuss my experience in depth. Overall, it was a positive and engaging experience that reflects a strong and thoughtful recruitment approach.
The interview proceeded smoothly without any disruptions. It started promptly at the scheduled time and concluded punctually, allowing for an efficient and productive interview. I can not complain and will apply for another position if one comes up.
Human Resources applicants have rated the interview process at Apple with 2.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 42% positive. To compare, the company-average is 64% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Human Resources roles take an average of 44 days to get hired, when considering 14 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Apple overall takes an average of 29 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Apple as a Human Resources according to 14 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 40%
One on one interview: 30%
Group panel interview: 10%
Background check: 10%
Drug test: 5%
Presentation: 5%
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