What it does: Apple specializes in computer software development, consumer electronics, and online services.
Staff stats: more than 147,000 employees in 25 countries
Financials: US$274.52 billion in revenues for the fiscal year 2020
The good bits: Flexible medical plans, insurance, and significant discounts on Apple products are just some of the employment benefits. Freshers also become desirable to other tech companies just by mentioning Apple India on their CVs.
The not-so-good bits: Insiders lamented the lack of empathy from the company’s top management. One such example is requiring in-person work during a global pandemic.
Apple Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. was founded in 1999. The company's line of business includes the wholesale distribution of computers, computer peripheral equipment, and computer software
New hires at Apple will need to juggle multiple responsibilities, all while keeping their personal lives afloat. Insiders even went as far as saying that work-life balance is almost non-existent.
This type of work environment, though, has pushed employees to become experts in their assigned roles. Apple India’s workplace culture focuses on turning everyone into ‘experts leading experts’.
The work environment is also different from other companies ‘where general managers oversee managers’. By having a non-conventional culture, the tech giant gained recognition as a top employer. For example, Forbes ranked Apple as the sixth-best employer in the world for 2020.
Freshers need to be consistently passionate about improving their skills to thrive in Apple's functional workplace culture.
The advantages of working at the company should outweigh the drawbacks for anyone with an adaptive mindset. Being part of the company is almost a status symbol, especially because of the company’s brand value
Apple's practical interview process for tech roles is arguably the toughest obstacle for freshers. Once they complete an online application, their efforts should focus on passing at least three rounds of interviews:
The interviewer will present a Josephus problem. An ideal answer focuses on analytical solutions for proper coding with all corner cases and proper functions.
Those who move on to the next round will need to design a game leaderboard. Be ready to justify your choice between SQL and NoSQL as the preferred database, as well as API design-related questions.
The HR round allows candidates to explain their credentials in further detail. This is also the best time to ask questions about Apple India’s culture and job expectations among other work-related topics.
The actual number of rounds may vary based on the role. For instance, aspiring software developers may need to pass up to six rounds of interviews and tests.
Apple India usually extends job offers to selected candidates within a few days after they complete the recruitment process.
Engineering and tech graduates have more choices for potential career paths at Apple. The company, however, allows all freshers to explore their desired roles in nine teams:
AI and machine learning
Business and sales development
Corporate functions
Design
Hardware
Marketing
Operations and supply chain
Software and services
Support and service
Freshers should anticipate an interesting career path at the company. Apple's functional corporate structure drives employees to become better at their roles, which isn’t defined by a promotion.
Some insiders even described a promotion as a simple change in employee grade in the HR database. As an example, a person moves up the corporate ladder by becoming a senior member of the team.
Understandably, this career progression system can be frustrating for new hires who hope to become directors or even C-suite employees.
Tech roles like software engineering are among the most lucrative jobs. While Apple India’s employment incentives aren’t as extensive as other tech companies, a lot of employees stay for the benefits alone:
Discounts on Apple products
Flexible healthcare plans
Medical coverage for families (eg discounted childcare facilities)
Reimbursements for educational expenses
Paid time off
Stock grants and discounts on share purchases
Apple is notoriously famous for its cult-like secrecy for developing new products. This distinct yet non-tangible benefit can create a sense of pride for someone who’s among the first to know about the newest Apple product.