17 year old applying for Job at an Apple Store

[ghall]

So, I'm 17, and there's an Apple Store opening at the Providence Place Mall near my house. I was considering applying for a job there. What are my chances of getting a job there?

[savanahrose]

you never know until you try. gl

[ghall]

I'm looking into being a Creative. I have all, if not most, of the skills nessicary for that job. I don't know how I'm going to work 25 hours a week, but I'm sure I can sort it out.

[Foxglove9]

I applied several times to the Soho store in NY and have never been called. I'm also 31 and actually have a lot of computer / sales experience but I'm not Apple certified. Must be tight competition in NY but perhaps you'll have better luck.

[crazydreaming]

I don't understand how the hiring process works at the apple store. I've applied a few times to the store in SLC and never got called. The people working there don't have a clue about anything! I was helping a friend pick out a mac the other day, and I basically was teaching the sales rep about everything.

[Xander562]

I don't understand how the hiring process works at the apple store. I've applied a few times to the store in SLC and never got called. The people working there don't have a clue about anything! I was helping a friend pick out a mac the other day, and I basically was teaching the sales rep about everything.
haha seriously! i hate it when the SALES PEOPLE don't know anything about their product! geeze. i too, was never called. :(

[ghall]

Well, I just submitted my application. Now all I have to do is keep my fingers crossed.

[Xander562]

Well, I just submitted my application. Now all I have to do is keep my fingers crossed.
I HOPE YOU GET IT!!!:D Just wondering, did you submit it online or actually to the store?

[ghall]

I HOPE YOU GET IT!!!:D Just wondering, did you submit it online or actually to the store?
I did it online. The store hasn't opened yet. It opens on the 23rd.

[Clydefrog]

i thought you had to be 18 to apply

[ifjake]

I did it online. The store hasn't opened yet. It opens on the 23rd.

you might have a chance then. i tried to get in at the local store here this past summer to no avail. my friend got in two years ago probably because they were just opening and hiring new people. so, like others have said, give it a shot.

[ghall]

i thought you had to be 18 to apply
It didn't say under the requirements that you needed to be 18.

[MovieCutter]

You guys have to understand, Apple doesn't want hardcore Apple geeks. They don't want salespeople who know the ins and outs of the products. They don;t care about that. They are looking for people with unique personality, and who have a way with people. You have to have something not everyone else does, whether in your personality, or your interactions with people. If you're applying based on your tech knowledge, go work for the geek squad or a computer repair shop. Apple isn't looking for that type, except MAYBE a Genius position.

[Xander562]

You guys have to understand, Apple doesn't want hardcore Apple geeks. They don't want salespeople who know the ins and outs of the products. They don;t care about that. They are looking for people with unique personality, and who have a way with people. You have to have something not everyone else does, whether in your personality, or your interactions with people. If you're applying based on your tech knowledge, go work for the geek squad or a computer repair shop. Apple isn't looking for that type, except MAYBE a Genius position.
well they should *hmph!*

[Clydefrog]

It didn't say under the requirements that you needed to be 18.


trust me to work at the apple store you need to be 18. If it wasn't 18 i would have applied a long time ago. Im 17 too

[Rocksaurus]

You guys have to understand, Apple doesn't want hardcore Apple geeks. They don't want salespeople who know the ins and outs of the products. They don;t care about that. They are looking for people with unique personality, and who have a way with people. You have to have something not everyone else does, whether in your personality, or your interactions with people. If you're applying based on your tech knowledge, go work for the geek squad or a computer repair shop. Apple isn't looking for that type, except MAYBE a Genius position.

When I worked at an Apple store I wouldn't say there were too many employees that fit your description. I found mostly what they were looking for was previous sales experience, a mild amount of technical know-how, and a snobby attitude. For most of the workers, at least. My advice is to get a job somewhere else. For those of you who have struggled at the Apple Store, imagine working with those people for a second... :p

[Xander562]

imagine working with those people for a second... :p
you make a fair point....hm....

[Warbrain]

i thought you had to be 18 to apply

You do. I asked when I was 17 how old I would need to be to work there, and they told me that they only hire people who are 18 and older. So I wouldn't expect anything back from them.

[MovieCutter]

When I worked at an Apple store I wouldn't say there were too many employees that fit your description. I found mostly what they were looking for was previous sales experience, a mild amount of technical know-how, and a snobby attitude. For most of the workers, at least. My advice is to get a job somewhere else. For those of you who have struggled at the Apple Store, imagine working with those people for a second... :p

Yeah, they seemed to have lowered their standards in recent years. When I worked there, it was around when Apple retail had first started up, and the people who worked there were cool and unique. Now, it seems more like a Best Buy-type sales force.

[Sdashiki]

and the genius position used to be for Apple related questions.

then it turned into Mac Repair bench

then it turned into iPod swap/repair bench


Physical Apple Stores have gone thru as many changes as the Mac itself!

[illegalprelude]

what is the pay rate going for the apple stores? For like the Sales team or Creative etc. Anybody have any clue?

[mduser63]

I don't understand how the hiring process works at the apple store. I've applied a few times to the store in SLC and never got called. The people working there don't have a clue about anything! I was helping a friend pick out a mac the other day, and I basically was teaching the sales rep about everything.

I've found the people at the SLC Apple Store really helpful and knowledgeable for the most part. When I've asked questions that they don't know the answer to, they haven't made something up like the people at Best Buy would, they carefully found out the answer and got back to me.

I also have nothing but good to say about the Genius that I got help from at the Genius bar (only needed it once).

[Swarmlord]

what is the pay rate going for the apple stores? For like the Sales team or Creative etc. Anybody have any clue?

When I was offered a position it was at $16/hour and benefits but the hiring process took so long that I had already landed another job before the offer was finalized and it was for more money and my wife wouldn't allow me to take the job I wanted rather than the one that paid more. So, I have to satisfy my Mac fix by visiting the store on a regular basis I guess. At least someone else that would have been aced out of the position got a call back!

[Alag28]

intresting thread, i think the hiring system with apple is kinda ******. i say this because it looks like they dont give chances/oppurtunies to young people like me (18 years old) A new apple store opened up in stamford connecticut in the mall and i live 2 mins away. i wanted to apply however i didnt have a proper resume to submit to them. When the store finally opened, the employees were mixed meaning like 60% geeky nerdy typical "moby" looking guys (no offense :D ) 20% spanish guys and 19% Tall super skinny creative techs and 1% abercrombie looking kid with sucky customer service. i asked him a question about a case and he got all nervous and stuttery when he didnt know the answer.

sigh idk.....apple

[SilverGreek]

I'm a Freshmen at NYU, in the Recorded Music depatment of Tisch, and I applied to the SoHo Apple store for a job a couple of weeks ago. The app was an online one, they recently switched over to this, but I hand delivered a hard copy of a resume anyways, and talked with two of the assistant managers at teh SoHo store, and they put in good words for me. Anyways, two weeks later and I had basically given up... and I recieved an e-mail from an Apple rep saying "Congratulations! - You're invited to interview with Apple Computers." I'll be going for an interview next friday, but the job position is for the 5th Ave. Apple store, which is a subway ride rather than a short walk for me, but who cares. I checked out the 5th ave store, talked with some people... and they say they need people, especially for the weekends, so hopefully my interview goes well and I get the job.

Anyways, I don't have any retail experience, but I gave a lot of info about my background in music and technology, my language experience, and other stuff I'm involved in... a "reason" for why I want to work at Apple, and a list of hours during which I was available for work.

-I'm 18 years old, and I'll keep you posted after the interview process.

[Karpfish]

when i was having my macbook replaced i had to deal with the manager at the apple store. I talked to him for a while, and at the end, he offered me a job. I'm 15,i told him that, and he said well, when your 16. so they will higher below 18.

[SilverGreek]

So I had a group interview on Friday in the CitiGroup Building in Midtown... it was fairly serious at first, you needed to get a temporary ID in the lobby before you could go up in the building, which is a monstrous corporate stainless steel fortress. A glowing Apple logo greets you on teh apple floor, and i entered an overwhelmingly silent common area where all the applicants were just minding their own business.

Then, http://forums.macrumors.com/images/smilies/eek.gif .. they let us into the interview room, where "Hey Ya" by OutKast was playing, and four HR people greeted us with glowing smiles. What followed was an akward "ice breaker" session which reminded me of my first week in high school. I was the youngest guy in there, along with another freshmen, him from Parsons and myself from NYU. Eveyrone else was either a grad student, 30s, 40s, even 50s... eveyrone looking for different types of jobs. They showed us a video, asked us some questions, we asked them some questions... but mostly many of the applicants asked ridiculous questions regarding new apple products, and what the new iPod would be, and if there woudl be an iPhone, etc... silly rambling.

Anyways, there are several of these interviews that are going on throughout the month, and they said they'd get back to us within a week or two, after they decide who they need/want and go through background checks etc.


-I'll keep you posted on what comes next.

[aclavtrip]

Anyways, I don't have any retail experience, but I gave a lot of info about my background in music and technology, my language experience, and other stuff I'm involved in... a "reason" for why I want to work at Apple, and a list of hours during which I was available for work.

-I'm 18 years old, and I'll keep you posted after the interview process.

just curious ..what did u put on your resume? just a few paragraphs of why you wanted to work for apple? How did u format it?
Im interested beacause I want to apply there too but when i applied online it doesnt give you any inofrmation on whether or not they will get back to you. Plus, i dont think the application online can really give them a insight of who you are.

[Bill Gates]

I would say good luck, but to be frank, I'd be better off saying nothing. I personally do not like being helped by a "kid" when I go to the Apple store, or any store for that matter. I'd rather have an older, more experienced salesman.

[Felldownthewell]

I would say good luck, but to be frank, I'd be better off saying nothing. I personally do not like being helped by a "kid" when I go to the Apple store, or any store for that matter. I'd rather have an older, more experienced salesman.


I'd rather be helped by someone who knows what they are talking about, regardless of age. Or gender, or appearance, or race, or religion. But maybe thats just me.

Good luck with the app!

[Bill Gates]

I'd rather be helped by someone who knows what they are talking about, regardless of age. Or gender, or appearance, or race, or religion. But maybe thats just me.

Good luck with the app!
Well of course! I am talking about one versus the other. I would rather be assisted by an older gentleman than a kid.

[Felldownthewell]

Well of course! I am talking about one versus the other. I would rather be assisted by an older gentleman than a kid.

Being a kid myself, I find that "older gentlemen" seem to talk down to me, while I can have a nice conversation with a fellow kid. But honestly I don't care who I'm talking too; I generally already know what I need, and I probably know more about the products than they do (Thank you MR!), I just need them to get it from the back room for me. I guess I need more of a stockboy than a salesman.

[Bill Gates]

Being a kid myself, I find that "older gentlemen" seem to talk down to me, while I can have a nice conversation with a fellow kid. But honestly I don't care who I'm talking too; I generally already know what I need, and I probably know more about the products than they do (Thank you MR!), I just need them to get it from the back room for me. I guess I need more of a stockboy than a salesman.
I suppose it all depends on how you dress and how you talk to the salesman. If you treat them with respect then any decent salesman will treat you in the same fashion. If not then they're begging to be replaced since that's no way to attract business. I find the younger salesmen don't necessarily have the people skills that a quality salesman possesses. Sure, they may be just as informed, but if they can't relate to the customer what's the use?

[Baymac]

I suppose it all depends on how you dress and how you talk to the salesman. If you treat them with respect then any decent salesman will treat you in the same fashion. If not then they're begging to be replaced since that's no way to attract business. I find the younger salesmen don't necessarily have the people skills that a quality salesman possesses. Sure, they may be just as informed, but if they can't relate to the customer what's the use?

How do you define a "quality salesman"? Some people (maybe those of older generations) may see them as people who can get the consumer to buy more things such as applecare or .mac. Since apple stores don't do commission, I would say that a younger salesman who loves the product would give a better pitch than some old experienced guy who has worked in sales for years.

[Bill Gates]

How do you define a "quality salesman"? Some people (maybe those of older generations) may see them as people who can get the consumer to buy more things such as applecare or .mac. Since apple stores don't do commission, I would say that a younger salesman who loves the product would give a better pitch than some old experienced guy who has worked in sales for years.
Now you're comparing apples to oranges. If the salesman is capable of convincing (not forcing) the consumer to purchase accessories such as AppleCare or .Mac, or anything else for that matter, then they are a good salesman. Someone who loves the product and can make the customer feel the same way and leave the store satisfied. There's more too it than that, but essentially I just feel more comforable with an older salesman. Let's just leave it at that and not drag this on any further. It's just a personal preference.

[®îçhå®?]

You do. I asked when I was 17 how old I would need to be to work there, and they told me that they only hire people who are 18 and older. So I wouldn't expect anything back from them.
I was told that i could apply by a manager of the Regents Street store in London that i could apply now nd im 16 but that might be because it is in the UK.

[danidoll521]

I also submitted an online application...in Maryland. I have yet to hear back and was going to give up, but hopefully I still have a chance. I guess I should give it some more time before I give up (it has only been about a week and a half).

[ReanimationLP]

Yeah, they seemed to have lowered their standards in recent years. When I worked there, it was around when Apple retail had first started up, and the people who worked there were cool and unique. Now, it seems more like a Best Buy-type sales force.

I TAKE OFFENSE TO THAT. :mad: :mad: :mad:

I dont know how they are at your Best Buy, but at the BB I work at, everyone knows what the hell they're talking about.

[Pjr17]

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[aaquib]

Being a kid myself, I find that "older gentlemen" seem to talk down to me, while I can have a nice conversation with a fellow kid. But honestly I don't care who I'm talking too; I generally already know what I need, and I probably know more about the products than they do (Thank you MR!), I just need them to get it from the back room for me. I guess I need more of a stockboy than a salesman.

+1

I hate walking into Best Buy listening to the Apple salesmen talk complete bull saying things like you can easily upgrade the processor in the Mac mini and even going as far as speculating that a 30" iMac is coming soon. What happens when I insist he's wrong? The salesmen implies that I am completely wrong and only he knows what he's talking about.

[equalsabracket]

Being a kid myself, I find that "older gentlemen" seem to talk down to me, while I can have a nice conversation with a fellow kid. But honestly I don't care who I'm talking too; I generally already know what I need, and I probably know more about the products than they do (Thank you MR!), I just need them to get it from the back room for me. I guess I need more of a stockboy than a salesman.

Lol, i bought a macbook pro in the duty free at Dixons before going on holiday. I'm in the UK, i don't know if americans have dixons, but basically its just a technology store with mp3 players, phones and computers. Anyway, it was cheaper in the duty free so i went to buy it. I asked the guy if it had iLife '09 or iLife '08 (this was at the end of january) and he said 'err.. i don't know.' and then looked on the computer and said 'i don't know if it has ilife..'. I thought 'well clearly it does because there's imovie and iphoto in the dock. Bear in mind that this was my first mac and this is somebody whos supposed to be selling me it and know everything about it. So anyway, i ignored his rambling and bought it, at which point he tried to sell me Microsoft Office for mac AND iWork (he was trying to sell me them both, not one or the other - both of them). I don't think he realised that they did the same thing, i think he was just told to try and sell them with the computer.

Example of me knowing more about it than the sales guy.:D Anf since we're stating ages, I'm 18 btw (in fact, it was my 18th birthday that day). I didn't think he spoke down to me and he was about 40 himself.. and a bit of an idiotic salesman. But i did get away with a £1500 macbook pro for £1000.

[kastenbrust]

Lol, i bought a macbook pro in the duty free at Dixons before going on holiday. I'm in the UK, i don't know if americans have dixons, but basically its just a technology store with mp3 players, phones and computers. Anyway, it was cheaper in the duty free so i went to buy it. I asked the guy if it had iLife '09 or iLife '08 (this was at the end of january) and he said 'err.. i don't know.' and then looked on the computer and said 'i don't know if it has ilife..'. I thought 'well clearly it does because there's imovie and iphoto in the dock. Bear in mind that this was my first mac and this is somebody whos supposed to be selling me it and know everything about it. So anyway, i ignored his rambling and bought it, at which point he tried to sell me Microsoft Office for mac AND iWork (he was trying to sell me them both, not one or the other - both of them). I don't think he realised that they did the same thing, i think he was just told to try and sell them with the computer.

Example of me knowing more about it than the sales guy.:D Anf since we're stating ages, I'm 18 btw (in fact, it was my 18th birthday that day). I didn't think he spoke down to me and he was about 40 himself.. and a bit of an idiotic salesman. But i did get away with a £1500 macbook pro for £1000.

In the UK its illegal now to discriminate on age in the workplace so as long as your over 16 and have the correct qualifications you have to by law be considered fairly for any job, although certiain jobs do require you to be 18 such as selling alcohol, for obvious reason.

I love the fact the government introduced these age discrimination laws to make everything fair, and they've only seemed to benefit older people, i know so many young people who work in low payed jobs, shops etc like working in an Apple retail store, who'll earn 1/3 to 1/2 what their older adult counterparts earn doing the exact same job, even though thats now illegal.

[themoonisdown09]

Wow... someone just brought back a very old thread from the dead!

[britboyj]

I TAKE OFFENSE TO THAT. :mad: :mad: :mad:

I dont know how they are at your Best Buy, but at the BB I work at, everyone knows what the hell they're talking about.

Everyone at a Best Buy THINKS they know what they're talking about.

[wingnut8]

I wish I had a store close enough to work at. Closest to me is 45 min.

[britboyj]

I wish I had a store close enough to work at. Closest to me is 45 min.

Some of us wish we only had to drive 45 minutes to work.

Ah, the 'burbs.

[TBH]

hey, :) umm i was wondering if anyone would be able to help,
me by sending me the web link or something so i can apply
for this job. i cant find the job application form anywhere! :(

[IBradMac]

well they should *hmph!*

I could just imagine walking into an Apple store looking for a new computer and some nerd approaches me and tells me a bunch of tech specs I care nothing about...


Out the door I go...:rolleyes:

like the new commercial...I just want something that works, doesn't have a ton of viruses, and is easy to use... The average user just wants to know if its fast. 3.06 vs. 2.18 means nothing to them.

[thegoldenmackid]

You need to be 18. I tried to apply before I turned 18 with the intention of not being hired until after I turned 18, a store manager said that they won't look at the non-18's because of company policy.

[TBH]

ahhh yeah, i am 18.? i just wanna know where to go,
to fill in a job application? :confused:

[thegoldenmackid]

ahhh yeah, i am 18.? i just wanna know where to go,
to fill in a job application? :confused:

Start here. (http://www.apple.com/jobs/us/)

Seriously wanted LTMGTFY back...