I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Apple (Colorado Springs, CO) in Feb 2014
Interview
There were three interviews. The first was via FaceTime (or Skype, if you prefer), and was very basic. The most difficult question asked in the first interview was "What is an operating system?". The second was slightly more technical, specific to Apple. The third was really just the "negotiation" portion.
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Question 1
They're more interested in people with soft skills. Understand that technical issues will always arise, so the customer experience is more important, in their minds.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Apple (Greenville, SC) in Jun 2012
Interview
The initial response to the application takes about 2 months with an email. Then they ask do you meet the requirements.The first interview is a phone interview followed by another phone interview asking you to tell them what empathy is. Then they ask why you are a good fit. Then another phone interview with similar questions. Finally is a Skype or FaceTime interview where they ask you basic questions about your history and your plans for Apple.
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Question 1
There is none. All of it is general since the person hiring you is sitting at home and has no idea what to ask besides general questions.
The process took a few months but I was applying to start on a specific date that was about 4 months ahead so there was no rush. Started with a few emails then set up two phone interview. Eventually they emailed me offering the job.
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Question 1
Most questions were just to gauge my personality, asked about school, how I maintain my schedule, if I would be able to balance work schedule. There were one or two technical questions but I either admitted I didn't know or explained what I though was correct.