Apple Interview Questions

Wow! Any interviewer will be extremely impressed by this achievement. You might directly say too that you are proud of yourself for accomplishing this feat despite the learning curve. In addition, consider giving some background as to why you decided to do this in the first place. But, otherwise, excellent answer!

Excellent! You come across as confident in your listening, communication, and problem-solving skills, which is great. Backing up your assertions with an example makes your response even stronger. Did the fairness and bias detection tool end up being easier to use after you helped your colleague devise a new metric for it?

What does APAC stand for? Make sure to avoid using industry- or company-specific jargon in your responses to be on the safe side (always use easy-to-understand language instead). Beyond that, it's great that you are open to change, and your example shows this. Consider leaving out the Korean sales exec mention since it only highlights a negative (the opposite of what you want). Otherwise, excellent response!

These are great questions. I've helped with condensing your response.

"I have general questions regarding daily tasks, and who I would be working alongside and reporting to. I would also like to know the timeline of when you would like to fill the position as well as the salary range."

Nice! These are all great long-term career objectives. To further build out your answer, consider emphasizing your desire to find a position where you can stay and grow for a long period of time since it sounds like this is what the company is seeking. Good job!

Awesome! It sounds like you're open to change, adaptable, and a fast learner. Nice! Consider rephrasing 'I planned to be a boring number cruncher,' as it indicates that you had little ambition (even if that was true, you want to avoid giving that impression). Otherwise, your answer is great! Perhaps at the end tie it all up by mentioning that you're looking forward to the next stage in your career at Apple. Good job!

If you haven't already, research the company's culture online, and then make sure that you mention how your personality aligns with it. You might specifically talk about how you're innovative, creative, and an out-of-the-box problem solver, since that's the kind of employee Apple typically hires. (Including an example of your innovative spirit will make your answer even more impactful.) Other qualities you might mention include being inclusive, a team player, collaborative, competitive, a hard worker, and full of integrity.

Oh boy! It's a good thing you remedied that :) You've done a nice job of discussing an adjacent skill here. Be sure to mention at the end of your response that you'd be happy to learn more about managing online sales and that you're a quick study. Nice job!

Great! It sounds like you had a positive experience with the company's customer support department, which the interviewer will be happy to hear. You might mention that you don't typically need to contact customer service because the company's products are so well made (if you believe this is true) and that anytime you have you've found the representatives to be helpful, friendly, informative, and creative problem solvers. Indicating you think highly of the company, its products, and its customer service can't hurt!

These are fantastic ways to go above and beyond for the customer! Do you have an example of a time when you met a customers' needs this way?

Nice! This is a great goal to have. Can you explain why you think this is important? Do you currently find that non-US customers aren't catered to within the App Store? In what ways do you think this customer experience can be improved? Providing more details will further strengthen your response.

Perfect! Being polite yet straightforward is a great way to handle distracting coworkers. It's also nice that you would offer to schedule a time later to talk if you feel your colleague needs that. If there's an example you can include here of a time when you successfully managed a colleague who was distracting you from the task at hand, that would further strengthen your answer. Good job!

You have a great premise, but note that the question relates to reward versus landing the job. I altered the language slightly to address the slight discrepancy.

"In a perfect world, an employee would be rewarded for their experience and performance. I, however, believe performance should be rewarded over experience. Work performance displays an employee's ability to remain steadfast in their drive, focus, and commitment. A strong performance indicates Personal Responsibility and a high level of care for their work and contribution to the team."

Definitely! While succinct, your answer is accurate and right on. Great job! If you want to build out your answer more, you could also discuss how Apple has achieved this type of loyalty from its customers.

Nice! It's clear from your response that you've done your due diligence and are aware of what the company's primary values are, which the interviewer will appreciate. You've also successfully shown how your own personal values align with them. Your answer is interesting and memorable; great job!

When you first started using smartphones were they from Apple or another company? Be careful about referring to Apple's phones as 'difficult and annoying,' even if you're talking about older versions (if it's another company, then go for it!) Otherwise, great answer! It shows your enthusiasm for the company's products. Do you use any other Apple products that you could also mention here? And how exactly have they improved or influenced your life?

This is a strong answer because it directly relates to Apple's innovative spirit: you love to learn new things from the different people around you. Diversity can indeed encompass much more than just race and gender; it can also include academic backgrounds, interests, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, disabilities, sexual orientation, and so on. You might state that you honor those who are different from you by respecting and learning from their varying perspectives. Additionally, if there have been times when you've benefited from the diversity of your colleagues, be sure to mention this. Great job!

Excellent! This is a strong answer that clearly outlines your relevant experience in advertising, marketing, and market research. Including the example of the project that increased sales by 10% make your response even more impactful. Great job!

Awesome. Great answer! :)

Good start. It is helpful to include verbiage in the question to fully respond. In order to stand out as a candidate, I would also take opportunities to provide your take on the question and how it relates to you as an employee. See below.

"In a work aspect, Greatness can be achieved when an employee deems themselves as successful in their role. Success can be measured by the person's growth in expanding their knowledge and skillset throughout their career. A career accrues mastery as it builds upon itself over time. Success can also relate to job performance, accolades, work ethic, and the ability to work well with others. Presently, I deem Greatness and Success as working for an employer where I can display my skills and offers me opportunities to grow. I believe this position offers highly sought after career growth."

Nice! It's awesome that you're motivated when given the opportunity to creatively problem-solve. Can you tie together your answer at the end by connecting how this skill/motivation of yours will benefit you and the company in this new role?

It's apparent from the question itself that this company values an equal balance of life and work so it's great that you emphasize flexibility and balance. Your answer is likely exactly what the interviewer will be hoping to hear!

Nice! Why are you so interested in product design, search marketing, and cultural differences in marketing? And why do you think that Apple will satisfy these interests of yours? The more details you can add here, the better!

Awesome. It sounds like you're a natural-born leader, which is great. What leadership, communication, and other skills do you possess that help you to successfully lead others? Don't forget to emphasize these too.

It's excellent that you're open to trying new things even when you don't have a lot of experience in that area. Your example is thorough and shows how much effort you put into pleasing the customer, which the interviewer will appreciate. Great response!

This is definitely understandable. Your answer is smart because it implies that you yourself work with urgency and care deeply about project results. Can you talk about a time when you worked with someone like this and explain how you successfully handled the situation? Good job!

Awesome! The example you have provided in your response clearly shows how you contributed to your team. Consider emphasizing (i.e., directly reminding the interviewer about) the skills you used in this situation since they will also be helpful in the new role, including leadership, organization, communication, problem-solving, and more. Great job!

Nice! The interviewer will appreciate that you keep your word. It also sounds like you know how to prioritize projects - by considering their urgency and importance. Can you talk about a time when you successfully delegated a project and/or managed multiple projects at once? This will further strengthen your response. Great job!

It's true that you'll need to get to know your new colleagues and learn about the company culture, but this is something everyone goes through when they start a new job. Can you think of a weakness as a manager that is specific to you? Try to choose a weakness that can also be viewed as a positive and talk about what steps you're taking to improve yourself in this area. (Some examples: you're a perfectionist, you have high expectations, you forget to delegate sometimes because you want to do it yourself, etc.)

Can you talk more about kaizen, what you know about it, and why it appeals to you? Otherwise, your answer clearly explains your definition of innovation and what it means to you - good job! Perhaps consider talking a bit too about your ability to be innovative (provide an example if you'd like) and your desire to work for a company that encourages innovation and creative thinking.

It's awesome that someone has recommended you for the role, and your description of yourself ('built a reputation for thought leadership, simplifying the complex, and leading teams to greatness') is powerful. But really take this opportunity to sell yourself. Explain too what differentiates you from other candidates and remind the interviewer of all the skills, qualities, education, and experience you bring to the table. Great job!