Going to a Hiring Event...

Any Apple Store employees here with things I might want to know or keep in mind? I applied online and got a response to attend a hiring event next Sunday.

Thanks for your help.

I just got an interview from a local apple store, no hiring event. The manager told me that apple its starting a rapid hiring process because the holidays are coming and they have a bunch of new products. so they expect to have huge sales so they want to be prepared. so..i'm guessing ur event will be the managers meeting people and looking at possible candidates to hire. gl

I think the obvious things should be kept in mind. Be on time. Be courteous. Be neat and tidy, but not TOO tied down... a nice "office casual" look should do it. Remember the old sobriquet that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. If possible, it would be great to stand out just a little from the crowd by virtue of being just that little bit better. When you get a chance to speak to the hiring manager, be enthusiastic, let your passion for Apple products come through loud and clear. If you can't convince a hiring manager that you love this stuff, when you have significant self motivation to do so, how are you going to convince a customer? The hiring manager will likely have this in mind.

And finally.... GOOD LUCK!!

Be sure to take a look at the current product lineup, have a few ideas ready on how you would go about pitching an iPod/Mac/Leopard to potential customers and speak clearly and confidently (but not in the horrible "the office" sort of way).

Ewww...'dressy casual' is disgusting. Try going with a more hip, but still very well dressed look.

cheesybanana said:

Ewww...'dressy casual' is disgusting. Try going with a more hip, but still very well dressed look.

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Is there even a difference? =\

"Smart casual" is how I would describe it... I wonder if it's different in other places around the world...

You'll want to be dressed exactly like this:

Leukeh said:

Is there even a difference? =\

"Smart casual" is how I would describe it... I wonder if it's different in other places around the world...

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By hip, but still well dressed, I mean pants-tie-shirt. Just make them not the traditional colors and styles. Use contrasting colors, like brown and gold or white and black. Don't break any of the usual 'rules' though.

You can do a lot with really unique belts and ties. You can make yourself stand out but keep people saying, 'Wow...he is really well dressed'.

Pants, open shirt, rolled up sleeves....blah. Don't do it.

Thanks guys. This will be my first part-time job ever. I'm typically accustomed to working full time jobs in office settings (been doing accounting for a long time.) I am in college trying to get a degree taking classes full time... I figured it would be fun to work at the Apple Store.

Thanks again for the input.

Well, it was a strange experience and I'm not quite sure what to make of it.

First, they had us gather around to watch some videos and also hear about Apple, where the company is going, and what the Apple Store experience is like. Then, they broke us up into groups and we paired up with partners and interviewed each other for 5 minutes. We then re-grouped with our assigned group and had 3 minutes to talk about the person we interviewed. 3 minutes is a lot of time to fill up, but I think I did a pretty good job. I talked about the guy seamlessly and was clear and concise. I also thought my voice carried well - something others had issues with.

When we were done, the associates conferred with each other and came back out. They gave a few people their business cards, including myself, and said they needed the others to stay because they needed more paperwork from them.

Now, is this the, "Here's my business card, don't call us, we'll call you," trick where they get everyone else to stay and start filling out W-2's and tax forms for the job? It seems really random and as the few of us were ushered out, I didn't really feel like I was given the opportunity to ask what comes next in the process.

It was really weird and I don't know what to make of it. Chances are, if I'm feeling this way, perhaps I did not get the consideration...

Call, call, call...always call. If there is a hiring manager that you met with, hand write him a thank you letter. Be persistent. But....not annoyingly so.