QUESTION 12 OF 31

We believe in an equal balance of work at Apple. How often do you take work home with you?

Apple is known for offering a solid work/life balance for its employees. With that said, the majority of people in the workforce readily accept overtime hours or take work home with them on occasion. Talk to the interviewer about how frequently to take your work home. If you do take work home with you, make sure to express that it is due to overachieving and not procrastination or poor time management.

"I make sure to utilize my work hours very efficiently, so the only time that I take my work home is when there is an extremely stringent deadline. I would say that, overall, I take my work home maybe twice per month. It's all about being diligent with your time, but I do understand that I may be required to stay late from time to time."

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Anonymous Answer

Ever since being self-employed, I have practiced flexible hours. Sometimes there is urgent work to do, something vital that a client needs. So I work extra hours to deliver. But that experience has also taught me the need for balance to maintain my energy levels and engagement. I need to exercise a few times a week, have quality time with my family, and have downtime reading a novel.

Marcie's Feedback

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!

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