So I applied for a position at the Apple Store..

Leo Renard · 11-11-2008, 05:54 AM

..A few minutes ago. I applied for the "Assistant Manager" position. The place is 15 kilometers away, and I don't have a car (Gas is too expensive), so it'll take me a while to bus to work, but hey! I hope I land the position. I currently have 2.5 years experience as an Assistant Manager at my McDonalds, and I included what I believe is a decent resume. I'm really excited!

Hawk · 11-11-2008, 08:53 AM

Good Luck! I hope you get the job and all the perks that come with it!

macgirl · 11-11-2008, 10:03 AM

Good luck! When you get to the interview stage, I've heard they are most interested in people who are enthusiastic about Apple products (not necessarily someone who is already an expert in everything Apple) with great communication skills. It will probably help to think of examples where you've been able to help someone come to a decision by providing them with useful information, and probably some situations where you've used Apple products yourself to be creative or productive. They use behavioral interviewing techniques where they gather information on what you've done to gauge how you'll do in future situations.

Leo Renard · 11-12-2008, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by macgirl

Good luck! When you get to the interview stage, I've heard they are most interested in people who are enthusiastic about Apple products (not necessarily someone who is already an expert in everything Apple) with great communication skills. It will probably help to think of examples where you've been able to help someone come to a decision by providing them with useful information, and probably some situations where you've used Apple products yourself to be creative or productive. They use behavioral interviewing techniques where they gather information on what you've done to gauge how you'll do in future situations.

Thanks for the tips. The only thing I'm worried about is the staffing issue there, where they have too much staff and I might not get a phone call for a while. I live in Calgary, a city with over 1 million people, and that's the only Apple Store in Calgary.

Hawk · 11-12-2008, 01:56 PM

well it could be that they are planning on expanding...

jsntrenkler · 11-12-2008, 01:56 PM

Good luck with the employment opportunity.

Leo Renard · 11-12-2008, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by Hawk

well it could be that they are planning on expanding...

True.

Originally Posted by jsntrenkler

Good luck with the employment opportunity.

Thank you for your support.

projectdarkside · 11-12-2008, 07:21 PM

GoodLuck Bro

-Working at an Apple store is one of jobs where you cant wait to go work, and dont wanna leave to go home

Alexander · 11-12-2008, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by projectdarkside

GoodLuck Bro
-Working at an Apple store is one of jobs where you cant wait to go work, and dont wanna leave to go home

How exactly do you know this? The Apple store sounds like a decent place to work - but a job is a job.

projectdarkside · 11-12-2008, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by Alexander

How exactly do you know this? The Apple store sounds like a decent place to work - but a job is a job.

When I was an active member over at the "Howard Forums" their was a few Apple employee's their and they enjoy going to work...but of course the key word is "they"..."your" experience may differ