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Technical Specialist

April - August 2018 • Lynnfield, MA

What I liked

I liked the people I worked with. They were always kind and very encouraging!

What I wish was different

The work schedule was tiresome, and the customers helped were more often than not abrasive or angry. This made working there for an extended period of time hard, because the customers were frankly not kind.

Advice

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Hardware Engineering

January - August 2018 • Cupertino, CA

What I liked

It was amazing overall.

What I wish was different

Nothing much

Advice

Work as hard as you can and make the most out of the time that you have.
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UX Designer Intern

May - August 2018 • Sunnyvale, CA

What I liked

Team and the work

What I wish was different

Advice

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Full-Stack Software Engineer

May - August 2018 • Sunnyvale, CA

What I liked

Great company where everyone is truly passionate about what they do.

What I wish was different

That I was able to work there longer.

Advice

Be ready to put in work, and get high reward. Quality is king at Apple.
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tier 1 advisor

June 2018 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

I love the flexibility and salary for our position! They teach you everything you need to know and they make you want to do your job and do it well!

What I wish was different

I wish I had started with the company earlier!

Advice

You have to be consistent and on your “A” game, sell yourself to the company! They will teach you everything you know, you just have to be a good person!
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Sales

December 2016 • Portland, OR

What I liked

Apple gives you a great opportunity to network with those in the community. It’s a great resume builder and also you work alongside people whom wanna better themselves through education.

What I wish was different

Networked more while I was in school, but it was harder being on a commuter campus such as PSU and balancing a job with school.

Advice

Be open to feedback, receiving and giving feedback in the moment may be painful but it’s a good pain that helps you grow.
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GPU Design Intern

May - August 2018 • Austin, TX

What I liked

The company and the work.

What I wish was different

Not much, was pretty perfect as an internship.

Advice

Be curious, ask questions, work hard. An internship is what you make of it, so maximize the experience by learning and taking in as much as you can.
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Apple Product Specialist

October 2017 • Manhattan Beach, CA

What I liked

The people I work with. The customer experiences I have.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Just be yourself. Be open. Be willing to learn. Communication.
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Technical advisor

March - August 2018 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

It was nice working from home and they make sure to work around your school schedule.

What I wish was different

You took calls all day so it got tiring having people in your ear talking about their issues all day, maybe more time in between calls. And a lot of times issues required transferring or consulting another group but they often didn’t want to help you so it felt as if you were on your own.

Advice

It takes a lot of commitment, each semester you get your schedule and you follow the exact schedule until the next semester so make sure you’re okay with that and do the free training whenever available to build upon your knowledge.
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Software Engineering Intern

January - August 2018 • Cupertino, CA

What I liked

Great company, great perks, very engaging work.

What I wish was different

More intern events.

Advice

Take advantage of living in a new area and explore.
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Product Specialist

June 2017 - July 2018 • Newton, MA

What I liked

Getting to learn about how people use technology & the company's products to connect with their hobbies and their loved ones. Those I worked with were incredibly talented and open-minded individuals.

What I wish was different

The culture of retail in the U.S. is dominated by a mentality of entitlement and it made for really uncomfortable and antagonistic situations at times from customers.

Advice

Try not to take work home with you in these cases: focus on how you bring your authentic self to the table and what you can showcase about products.
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Engineering intern

May - August 2018 • Cupertino, CA

What I liked

The relaxed nature of my work environment.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been able to pick my project.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to tell your manager what you do and don’t like about your job.
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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Cupertino, CA

What I liked

Amazing environment, challenging work

What I wish was different

Advice

Work hard, your success is directly correlated by your effort.
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Growth Marketing Intern

May - August 2018 • Cupertino, CA

What I liked

My team, the work I was doing, company culture, benefits, pay, intern events, the entire intern program, free housing.

What I wish was different

n/a

Advice

Speak up. Closed mouths get fed, be direct if you want to receive a return offer.
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AppleCare At-Home Advisor (College Program)

June 2015 - July 2016 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

- flexibility to work around being a student; manager will always work with your class schedule - amazing benefits, unheard of for a part-time job (tuition reimbursement, product discounts, 401K match, employee stock purchase plan, fitness reimbursement, PTO, etc.)

What I wish was different

- the role in and of itself was very rigid and the standards are high - never being able to meet in person with your manager is difficult to build rapport

Advice

- really leverage the 3-months of full-time training - think about if your personality and work style fit the role
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Brittle Materials Team Intern

June - September 2017 • Cupertino, CA

What I liked

I loved my internship because I learned a lot and gained so much experience in such a short period of time. At Apple you are surrounded by some of the smartest people that challenge you to work hard, collaborate, communicate clearly and effectively, and think critically for problem solving. The internship was very hands on and project based. Each intern takes on a primary project that they work on throughout the summer along with several side tasks that come and go. The other interns and your manager are extremely helpful when it comes to brainstorming. I liked the emphasis on communication because it helps everyone plan and get things done.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time to work there.

Advice

Work hard, but make sure you hang out with your intern friends.
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Campus Rep

March 2017 • Santa Barbara, CA

What I liked

Flexible hours, great company.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Be outgoing! When tabling and doing student/faculty outreach you can't be discouraged if somebody ignores you or does not want to schedule a meeting.
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Software Engineering Intern

September - December 2017 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

Great company, dynamic team, high impact project.

What I wish was different

-

Advice

Don't worry if you think you don't have enough experience, internships are to learn, apply!
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Software Engineer

April - September 2017 • Cupertino, CA

What I liked

Engagement from manager and teammates, working environment, projects.

What I wish was different

More intern events and socials throughout the year.

Advice

Make sure you attend all the Speaker Series and explore all the different teams that Apple has to offer.
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Software Engineering Intern

June - September 2017 • Cupertino, CA

What I liked

Amazing culture that allows interns to actually make an impact on products.

What I wish was different

Incredibly secretive, makes innovation a bit harder. But it's only for interns.

Advice

Don't do bugfixing - ask for feature work. It's much more fun and you'll definitely learn more.
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