The college program which I am in works with you on your class schedule and provides all the training you could ever need for the role. Personal Development time is built in once you get going and there is a huge support system behind you. My team and I have gotten to know each other pretty well and my manager has been extremely supportive.
What I wish was different
Accrual based PTO isn't my favorite at Apple. A more flexible schedule would be great.
Advice
This is a heavily customer-facing position. If customer service isn't your favorite thing, this may not be for you. However if you're good with people, and you like talking, definitely check it out!
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Home Hardware Intern
June - September 2022 • Cupertino, CA
What I liked
It wasn't too stressful or hard, people were nice.
What I wish was different
Not much.
Advice
If you have experience with Arduino/Raspberry Pi/hobbyist projects, this job is pretty similar. You'll be working with microprocessors, level shifters, I2C sensors, SPI sensors, etc.
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Engineering Program Manager
May - August 2022 • Cupertino, CA
What I liked
The culture and community of the company! The people really made the experience for me
What I wish was different
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Specialist
June 2022 • Short Hills, NJ
What I liked
The fact that we get no commission so our work and help is genuine and the best that we can recommend. Honesty is also key over at Apple so it was amazing to hear. Lastly, everything I learned and am still learning, can be and has been used in my day to day life
What I wish was different
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At home college Advisor
June 2022 • Washington, DC
What I liked
Apple is very understanding with your work schedule! Loved the fact that they provided me with a brand new iMac, Smart Keyboard, and mouse! Pay is ✨great✨ Let’s just say everybody 🍗ate🍗. In all seriousness would definitely recommend (in fact I do) because you gain an innumerable amount of leadership experience/skills!
What I wish was different
I wish that they would allow students to actually work on the iMac outside of work, and I also wish they were more empathetic towards at home network issues.
Advice
Have some good internet, always participate in the events and games/raffling opportunities to win free merch! Also, do NOT get a double, get a single for housing. You cannot have this job and have a roommate🫶🏾.
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Financial Analyst
May - August 2022 • Cupertino, CA
What I liked
The location and the people.
What I wish was different
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Advisor
June 2020 - April 2021 • Austin, TX
What I liked
The pay and paid training
What I wish was different
Time management
Advice
Make sure your prepared for the unexpected
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Customer Support Advisor
February 2019 • Eugene, OR
What I liked
I love that the job is catered towards college students. This way, the hours work around your class schedule, increase during summer and other breaks, and adapt to tests.
What I wish was different
I wish the onboard training schedule was more lenient.
Advice
Go for jobs in companies you may not have adequate experience for. Many roles for college students understand that we all come from different backgrounds and can adapt to our qualifications.
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Finance Intern
June - September 2021 • Cupertino, CA
What I liked
I felt like the work I did actually mattered and I was contributing to the team, and everyone I worked with and met throughout the internship was so eager to help me out in any way they could.
What I wish was different
The internship was remote, so I missed out on many opportunities to connect with coworkers and other interns.
Advice
Make sure to take the time to connect with everyone on your team and set up informational interviews with as many people in the organization that you can! Take advantage of the fact that you're an intern so everyone is willing to chat and give you advice.
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Systems EE Intern
May - August 2021 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
Every person that I worked closely with was overwhelmingly kind and understanding, and willing to teach.
What I wish was different
Advice
Being proactive was invaluable
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Technical Writer
May 2020 • Huntersville, NC
What I liked
Great people to work with, great benefits
What I wish was different
No opportunities to move up, very rigid company with inflexible policies
Advice
Big companies like this can be very ignorant of people on the bottom. Don’t expect to stay in a big company for very long.
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Tooling Design Intern
June - September 2021 • Sunnyvale, CA
What I liked
Big company with a lot of resources to make projects happen, worked in a lab which meant hands-on work was a big part of my job, good overall culture, the amazing quality of products is really cool to see, I had good amounts of responsibility and good work life balance.
What I wish was different
Only intern at my location so I got lonely sometimes, however I found some other interns in nearby locations to get lunch with by reaching out through slack. Also difficult to network when isolated in the lab.
Advice
Some people have had different experiences at Apple in terms of fulfillment, so make sure you know your job description and have talked with your manager about it. Network as much as possible since people are willing to have 1-1’s with interns for your own personal and professional growth. Go to Apple Park and try the gelato, if you can.
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AppleCare Advisor
May - August 2021 • Syracuse, NY
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Never be afraid to shoot for the stars!
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Software Engineering Intern
June - August 2021 • Cupertino, CA
What I liked
It was an absolute blast and a very inspiring experience. The people there are the best.
What I wish was different
I wish the experience would've been in person rather than remote.
Advice
Make the absolute most out of it. The relationships you form and how you conduct yourself in the corporate environment is crucial to your next step in life. Have fun and think different!
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NLP Software Developer
January - July 2021 • Cupertino, CA
What I liked
Supportive team/management, flexible deadlines, opportunity to pick up additional work/projects
What I wish was different
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QA Intern
June - September 2021 • Cupertino, CA
What I liked
I really liked all the intern events they held throughout the summer. They worked hard to make sure all the interns had an opportunity to connect with each other.
What I wish was different
I wish it could have been in person. Although I still enjoyed my internship, I know it could have been even more wonderful in person.
Advice
Absorb as much as you can. Take on as many opportunities as possible, and try everything! It's worth it!
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At-Home-Advisor
March - August 2019 • Clarkston, MI
What I liked
It was a good experience for what I am looking to do in my career. I liked how it was remote and I was able to choose what time I could work.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have gotten more time off because it was almost impossible to get a day off in a part time job
Advice
Customer Service is very important
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Specialist
November 2019 - March 2020 • The Hague, South Holland
What I liked
Very fast-paced and enthusiastic environment.
What I wish was different
Growth opportunities to corporate are limited.
Advice
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Software Engineer Intern
June - August 2021 • Cupertino, CA
What I liked
The people were really supportive, and it was a great environment to learn and grow.
What I wish was different
I wish it had been in-person.
Advice
Ask questions early and always be open to feedback.
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Project Manager Intern
May - August 2021 • Cupertino, CA
What I liked
I loved learning about project management and the field in general. I was able to connect with and learn from employees at Apple. It was an incredible opportunity and I solidified my desire to continue project management post graduation.
What I wish was different
I wish the internship had been a little bit more structured. It was hard to remotely intern and I think adding in a structured feedback process would have helped.
