Apple reviews

4.1

79% would recommend to a friend

(42,997 total reviews)
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Tim Cook

86% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Apple has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 42,997 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Apple employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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43K reviews
5.0
Apr 20, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

The culture of the company is one of the best I've ever experienced. From the basic understanding that if you do something there's probably a good reason for it to the whole team-integration, there's no fear that there is going to be backstabbing or infighting. The fairly clear paths for keeping a career is a nice touch as well. Even the little things, like the Wellness Program, really convey that the company cares about the employees and values them as a major asset and not a liability.

Cons

Apple is a very exclusive company to work for and they know it. The pay isn't as high as one could get elsewhere, and sometimes minor infractions, like talking about a possible upcoming product launch, are enough to get you dismissed. Also, while my training, expertise, and career path lie with either repair of computers or education of users, I'm stuck in a sales job until a manager determines that I've met some benchmark that seems, at this time, to be completely arbitrary.

5.0
Apr 20, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Despite the fact that it all boils down to selling products, Apple makes me feel like I'm actually accomplishing something. I leave work every day with the feeling that I've changed and improved our customer's lives, which is very rewarding. The entire atmosphere of the company is really refreshing, and inspires employees to do a great job. Everyone who works there has a great sense of humor and there's not a single employee there that I don't like. The benefits and promotions are a big plus as well, as there are literally hundreds of companies giving big discounts to Apple employees. I always check Apple's list of partners before I make any electronics-related purchase, as 90 percent of them qualify for a discount. The most rewarding part of working at the Retail store is getting to be the person who introduces customers to the amazing technology that Apple comes up with. It's an incredible feeling when you open up whole new worlds of productivity and creativity to strangers.

Cons

As part of their intensive training, there are a few mandatory meetings every month that could possibly conflict with time off. The retail store is a customer service job, so you do have to interact with customers. Most of them are happy and are thrilled to see the awesome products, but occasionally you'll get some really pissy customers who have just had their computer fried and think you're to blame. Working at the front as a greeter can be pretty stressful and hectic, which really wear an employee out after a few hours. There really aren't too many downsides to the job, I really do love working there.

5.0
Apr 20, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

People who put in a set minimum number of hours in Apple retail can actually receive benefits and stock options! I personally didn't benefit from those pluses of working in Apple retail, but I am happy to say that Apple retail managers are extremely personable and accommodating. I worked a regular 9-to-5 job and took on the Apple job to help out with holiday bills. After the holiday season ended they allowed me to minimize my retail schedule to just once a week. Others in my position loved their jobs as well, and the best Mac Specialists were always recognized for whenever they went above and beyond. It was a fun place, and honestly, I only kept the weekend job because I liked the people so much.

Cons

Apple's a popular place with plenty of skeptics and crazy "I want to know the inside story" fanatics. Like any retail job, you've got to deal with some pretty offbeat and belligerent customers every once in a while. A popular question is "So when is X coming out?" Sometimes you feel like a holder of secrets because you just can't give information to customers. Other times, prospective customers treat you as if you are on a commission (which Mac Specialists are not), and their attitudes and pursuit for cheaper prices are geared to put you on the defensive. Working with those customers isn't a whole lot of fun, but it is a good challenge. Once when I was finished working with a difficult customer for two hours straight, my manager took me for a walk and bought me some tea to get it off my mind.

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