My Hiring/Interview Process with Apple Retail 2019 | Did I get hired?

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  • In this video, I take you guys on a mesmerizing journey throughout my entire Apple hiring process for a retail position. Did I end up getting hired? đŸ€·â€â™‚ïž
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Komentáƙe • 140

  • @Redivan13
    @Redivan13 Pƙed 4 lety +14

    Dear Ben.
    Hello friend, I finished the 4 /5 of my Google Coursera and been working on some CompTIA stuff and Apple Cert, IMB AND AMAZON.
    I've applied to Geek Squad and APPLE too and other help desk so fingers cross on my part.
    Anything thanks again for your 1st video. It really helped alot and Congratulations with Apple.
    Happy for you 👍

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety +3

      Great job my man!! I also had an interview scheduled with GeekSquad, but Apple already got back to me so I cancelled lol.
      Thanks for the support, and good luck with your job search!

  • @HarryFamily
    @HarryFamily Pƙed 4 lety +4

    Omg! Thanks for this video. Tomorrow is my second interview. Wish me luck!

  • @chisomagbara6780
    @chisomagbara6780 Pƙed 4 lety +48

    I have my second interview today at 5pm, and I’m somewhat nervous. The phone interview (which I had last week) went extremely well. Now I have to do this one.... I know I got it but at the same time I’m anxious. But the job is mine, I claim it right now in Jesus name đŸ’ŻđŸ™ŒđŸŸ and thank u for sharing ur experience

  • @chynnastipe3584
    @chynnastipe3584 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing! I am in the middle of the process. Congratulations!

  • @ratioking7213
    @ratioking7213 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    As a technical specialist at Apple. I commend you for going the extra mile and documenting your journey! Good luck in core! You’ll get brother!

  • @djkyaky9408
    @djkyaky9408 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Great video Ben! I’m in the process now đŸ„Ž

  • @matthewtang7220
    @matthewtang7220 Pƙed 4 lety

    Nice football trophies in the background! I am getting an interview for Apple in Sydney, Australia so i think your videos will definitely help me!

  • @DonovanJamesOfficial
    @DonovanJamesOfficial Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Congratulations man!!!!!

  • @ravi22ravi22
    @ravi22ravi22 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Congrats man!

  • @nickvongsavanh1609
    @nickvongsavanh1609 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    o christmas tree, o christmas tree... good vid man

  • @krlostorres
    @krlostorres Pƙed 4 lety

    congratulations! that's awesome !

  • @Lee-ww2ww
    @Lee-ww2ww Pƙed 4 lety +1

    I’m having my first interview today , nervous but excited at the same time

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety

      Good luck, let me know how it goes!

  • @Goodluckbuddy1408
    @Goodluckbuddy1408 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    You are such a positive young man!
    Thank you for your motivational video brotha! Much love!

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      These are the comments that motivate me to keep pushing out videos, thank you my man!

    • @Goodluckbuddy1408
      @Goodluckbuddy1408 Pƙed 4 lety

      Ben Truong hey man, you should really do an update video on how it’s like working at Apple.

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety

      @@Goodluckbuddy1408 lol check my recent videos

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety

      @@Goodluckbuddy1408 updated version coming soon tho too

  • @shrutisolanki7060
    @shrutisolanki7060 Pƙed 4 lety +5

    Hi Ben.. Your videos were really very helpful to me. I was thinking about the Google Certification but now I have decided to finally go for it. Thanks to you. I am from India with totally non technical background. Hope I at-least get a starting point in the IT field after doing this Google IT Support Professional Certificate. Wish me luck!!

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      I’m glad the videos helped! Good luck with your job search

  • @vanessagomes
    @vanessagomes Pƙed 4 lety +4

    Thanks for this video. I know a lead at Apple and he referred me and told me to come in for an interview next week and I’m super nervous because this is my dream job. I hope I get it.

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Good luck, Apple is an awesome place to work at! Sick channel by the way, you got a new subscriber. đŸ€

    • @vanessagomes
      @vanessagomes Pƙed 4 lety

      Ben Truong Thanks Ben! I enjoy your channel too and I subbed as well đŸ‘đŸŒ

  • @Tapout1987
    @Tapout1987 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    I had my phone interview and now I have a follow up interview this coming Sunday. Super nervous but excited.

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety

      Good luck man, you got this!đŸ‘đŸ»

    • @irshadqasimreal
      @irshadqasimreal Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Tips for phone interview?

    • @aashish.kapoor
      @aashish.kapoor Pƙed 4 lety

      Irshad Qasim ya any tips? I’m interviewing for Apple Park Visitor Center Though

    • @rinkeshpatel4799
      @rinkeshpatel4799 Pƙed 4 lety

      Can i have tips for group interview...i am done with phone interview and hve 2nd interview this sunday

    • @monvici
      @monvici Pƙed 4 lety

      How long it took you to hear from Apple after applying?

  • @samhou8897
    @samhou8897 Pƙed 4 lety

    Congrats!

  • @zombiekill25
    @zombiekill25 Pƙed 4 lety

    Thanks for the videos Ben, what exactly is your job title and did you work in the Apple store or in a separate facility? Just wondering what position the interview was actually for. Thanks again for your insight!

  • @IvanGtv
    @IvanGtv Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Congrats man I just started the google certification today. Are you on LinkedIn?

  • @gomarlins
    @gomarlins Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Congratulations I am on the same process

  • @najihshabircr7
    @najihshabircr7 Pƙed 4 lety

    Hey Ben, thanks for posting this video. I am actually planning on applying to Apple. Can you give me some tips on how to prepare for the interviews. Like what kind of questions did they ask for the final interview etc?

  • @NotYourKuya
    @NotYourKuya Pƙed 4 lety +1

    After watching all these videos i'm proud to say I have an interview with apple

    • @aashish.kapoor
      @aashish.kapoor Pƙed 4 lety

      Jose Miguel Legaspi how long it take you to get it? How did they contact you?

    • @NotYourKuya
      @NotYourKuya Pƙed 4 lety

      @@aashish.kapoor I applied online on december 26 and got an email that I was invited to the group interview a month after I applied

  • @vevonycny
    @vevonycny Pƙed 4 lety +7

    It's so hard to work at Apple man 😭😭

  • @Kevin_Zed
    @Kevin_Zed Pƙed 4 lety

    Hey, any advice on your resume? Or sources to read on for tips.

  • @jayreneetuhday
    @jayreneetuhday Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Congratulations!! Great video! I applied about a month ago, I was referred by a colleague who is apart of their college program. I just got an email today for a phone interview. I am sooo nervous because I’ve been applying since 2016 and finally heard back. Do they tell you if you have a second interview immediately after the completion of the phone interview??

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety

      For me, they talked about a second interview towards the end of the call

  • @labz4742
    @labz4742 Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    Hi, how long did it take for them to clear your background check? I have been called on oct 17 saying they would like to offer a position to me. No written offer letter as of yet. Its oct 24 and the i was told verbally that orientation would be held on oct 27 which is after 2 days but still no email or anything from them yet. What does this mean and what should I do?

  • @shormibarua3927
    @shormibarua3927 Pƙed 4 lety

    Can you please give some tips about group interview? I am waiting for the group interview and pretty nervous.

  • @infotechyeti
    @infotechyeti Pƙed 4 lety

    Thanks for the video. How many days are required for the training/orientation?

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety

      Orientation takes about 3 days, and in-store training is a few weeks.

  • @RitikKumar-yw9vw
    @RitikKumar-yw9vw Pƙed 4 lety

    Where do we need to apply for job?? Do you have any suggestions like website and what to mention for resume and about section??

  • @preshb2891
    @preshb2891 Pƙed 4 lety

    Congratulations

  • @rebeccalflores
    @rebeccalflores Pƙed 4 lety +3

    I got hired as a part time seasonal sales specialist, but I was wondering how difficult it would be to move to regular part time because I really want to make this job my only one and be certain of it.

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      It’s very possible, i’d say just work on doing your best work. Then once you’re finished with training and you get a hang of working there, you can talk to a manager about becoming part time.

  • @rareresslucid172
    @rareresslucid172 Pƙed 4 lety +5

    What did you do when applying that stood you out from the crowd

    • @HearMeLearn
      @HearMeLearn Pƙed 4 lety

      the only thing that he can think of that made him stand out was a certification that he got from google g.co/itcert

  • @charkrityodspol2904
    @charkrityodspol2904 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Hi! Ben, May I ask you what type of questions or interview
    to you got on 2nd round interview?

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      You can find most of the questions on Glassdoor or google

  • @gouravpatri5796
    @gouravpatri5796 Pƙed 4 lety

    how many interviews did you go for in apple was there any written tests

  • @leilanidoofy90
    @leilanidoofy90 Pƙed 4 lety

    After working at apple store , what is your next career goal? Working at apple in an IT building?

  • @ragingkicker1825
    @ragingkicker1825 Pƙed 4 lety

    Wow great man, you got the Job well done. I am from Pakistan. After getting a graduate degree and been jobless for 4 years, now i have started self learning some computer stuff to earn some money and it sounds more fun as well or maybe do some freelancing. I have am currently doing two courses on coursera, one is the Google IT support course( 1/4) and the other is python specialization offered by university of Michigan.So any tips for me?

  • @jingsun7770
    @jingsun7770 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    I’m waiting for the result of my final interview as a specialist. I’m so nervous! Thanks for your share I want to ask. How long have you waited after your final interview

    • @poorlittlesheep4098
      @poorlittlesheep4098 Pƙed 4 lety

      Could you tell me more about what a specialist does? Apple's job titles are a little confusing if you would agree. Business specialist, technical specialist, apple genius, what do they specialize on?

  • @ianpeng8017
    @ianpeng8017 Pƙed 4 lety

    Belated congrats! Do you mind telling me how flexible is your schedule for this job? how many times a week do you work? Thanks!

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety

      I worked everyday but Mon & Wed. The more availability you have the better

    • @ianpeng8017
      @ianpeng8017 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@BenTruong How did it fir into your college schedule?

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety

      I fit all of my classes (15 credits) on Monday and Wednesday. Also, you’re not always scheduled on the days you’re available.

    • @ianpeng8017
      @ianpeng8017 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@BenTruong I see. Thank you very much!

  • @cristhianagui
    @cristhianagui Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Hey Ben, u think that the certification help land this job or does it relate to wt u be doing?

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Not sure, but probably a mix of both

    • @cristhianagui
      @cristhianagui Pƙed 4 lety

      @@BenTruong would love to see a vid on this topic, N good luck.

  • @jaejoongwannabe
    @jaejoongwannabe Pƙed 4 lety +1

    I didn’t pass my group interview. I did the ‘role play’ with a very nervous and soft voiced candidate. She made it extremely awkward. I couldn’t hear her questions and I didn’t want to be rude and make her uncomfortable. TIP: make sure you get someone who can at least hold a conversation.

    • @firebomb38
      @firebomb38 Pƙed 4 lety

      Kian Lai what was it like? I’m looking for a job at the Apple store too

  • @josephine.michellejane
    @josephine.michellejane Pƙed 4 lety

    Could you tell me a bit about what happened and what questions were asked in the second interview?

  • @soyeonkim5228
    @soyeonkim5228 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    I passed phone interview and I just got next round of interview on 19th !!! Nervous XD

    • @simply_joyful
      @simply_joyful Pƙed 4 lety

      i have a vid abt my experience working @ apple that might help you !!

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety

      Good luck!

  • @bhnjmk0987
    @bhnjmk0987 Pƙed 4 lety

    congrats...

  • @snowflower8670
    @snowflower8670 Pƙed 4 lety

    Video nĂ y ráș„t bổ Ă­ch với mĂŹnh . CĂĄm ÆĄn

  • @MiMin_tnim
    @MiMin_tnim Pƙed 4 lety +12

    Congratulations! I have my 3rd interview already and Apple requires my background check online. Does it means something? Did I pass an interview already? Any chance that I will be rejected? So nervous right now 😂

    • @oliviagoleneski4143
      @oliviagoleneski4143 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      Isabale M. If you are now at a background check more than likely you’ll be offered the position as long as the background check is clear! I just accepted a position at Apple!

    • @aashish.kapoor
      @aashish.kapoor Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Olivia Goleneski how long does it take for them to get back w a phone interview? And also most of the store locations I’m applying to aren’t hiring right now. So should I still submit the app? Will they still see it when they actually look to hire?

  • @vinushansinnathamby5713
    @vinushansinnathamby5713 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Of course the pay is good. It's Apple but then again I could be wrong

    • @damianlord9340
      @damianlord9340 Pƙed 4 lety

      Not exactly. An apple genius makes 24$ an hour last time I heard.

  • @muselala9116
    @muselala9116 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    How long did it take for you all to receive an email or call after your second interview?

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      About a week

    • @muselala9116
      @muselala9116 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@BenTruong Thanks!

    • @TheWhat0606
      @TheWhat0606 Pƙed 4 lety

      I applied on Monday and that same day I received an email to select my phone interview.

  • @etnad1124
    @etnad1124 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    I have my phone interview Monday and I’m super excited/nervous. Any tips?

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Relax and be yourself. Don't over think it, you got this :)

    • @etnad1124
      @etnad1124 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Ben Truong that’s crazy I literally just got off the phone with them. I thought the interview was Monday but it was today. I made it to the 2nd interview on the 16th. đŸ€žđŸœ

    • @MFawadFarooq
      @MFawadFarooq Pƙed 4 lety

      @@etnad1124 Hi, they told you right after your phone interview that you made it to 2nd round or the emailed you?

  • @daydayhyphy
    @daydayhyphy Pƙed 4 lety +1

    How much is the pay

  • @mikesmith-renorocket
    @mikesmith-renorocket Pƙed 4 lety +1

    What were you doing before this certification?

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Self employed, had an online business

  • @zionnyt3065
    @zionnyt3065 Pƙed 4 lety

    How long did it take from when you applied online to when they responded?

  • @BostonCadGuru
    @BostonCadGuru Pƙed 4 lety

    Did you have much Apple experience other than say using an iphone or were you primarily a PC user?

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety

      I have an iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Airpods. Apple products are ubiquitous In my life lol

  • @splintedvibesvibes1591
    @splintedvibesvibes1591 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    I wish i could give mines up to someone who needs the job right now. I am not interested in the retail industry.

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      I can relate to that, i’m not very interested in the retail industry either. But I wanted to use this job to get better at interactions, learning how to sell, and becoming more sociable.

    • @rareresslucid172
      @rareresslucid172 Pƙed 4 lety

      What did you guys do to even get them interested
      I have reapplied so many time but I don’t want to give up cause I love apple and know I’d be a great fit for them but it’s hard to keep my hopes up

  • @JR-lt1vl
    @JR-lt1vl Pƙed 4 lety

    I just applied, How long did it take for you to get a reply back

  • @aashish.kapoor
    @aashish.kapoor Pƙed 4 lety

    Applying today, what certain tips would you give me?

    • @aashish.kapoor
      @aashish.kapoor Pƙed 4 lety

      How long does it take for them to get back if they want you to do a phone interview

  • @MFawadFarooq
    @MFawadFarooq Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Hi, One question to ask, On phone interview they tell you straightway that you've made it to 2nd interview or they send you e-mail?

  • @KevinNwankwo
    @KevinNwankwo Pƙed 4 lety

    Just had my final interview today. They said they’ll have an answer in 48-72 hours. Fingers crossed! đŸ€žđŸŸ

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Good luck my guy

    • @KevinNwankwo
      @KevinNwankwo Pƙed 4 lety

      Ben Truong Got the job! đŸ™ŒđŸœ

    • @aashish.kapoor
      @aashish.kapoor Pƙed 4 lety

      Kevin Nwankwo good shi bro! How long did it take for them to reach out to you for the first interview? I applied on Tuesday for Apple stores mainly in Cupertino.

    • @aashish.kapoor
      @aashish.kapoor Pƙed 4 lety

      Kevin Nwankwo I got a referral as well does that help?

    • @KevinNwankwo
      @KevinNwankwo Pƙed 4 lety

      Aashish Kapoor I actually decided to drop off my resume in person and they sent me an invitation email the next day. I only dropped it off in store because I never got any confirmation email after applying online. A referral always helps. In fact the interviewer asked me if I had any (in which case I didn’t). Best of luck!

  • @amairannydabdoub93
    @amairannydabdoub93 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    How are u enjoying working for Apple so far?

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety

      đŸ‘đŸ»đŸ‘đŸ»đŸ‘đŸ»

  • @salmanshahzad8049
    @salmanshahzad8049 Pƙed 4 lety

    where i can apply for the jobs.. or where they post jobs

  • @skyllerkyller
    @skyllerkyller Pƙed 4 lety +1

    I had a 2nd interview 2 days ago and she told me I would get an email to fill out my background check, I just submitted that yesterday. After the background check she said the store leader would reach out to me im not sure if that means I will get it

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Those are pretty good signs! Good luck my man

  • @dloreau1429
    @dloreau1429 Pƙed 4 lety

    I m very much interested in doing job at Apple. Right now I m studying in electrical engineering. Plz give me advice.i m very much passionate and one kind of desperate to get hired in apple company

    • @jay5t
      @jay5t Pƙed 4 lety +1

      I'm also studying electrical engineering, I attended an interview in July last year after applying online. I would go to the apple website and see what vacancies they have in your local area.

    • @dloreau1429
      @dloreau1429 Pƙed 4 lety

      Where r u from?

  • @1bluegreen2
    @1bluegreen2 Pƙed 4 lety

    Do you work remotely then?

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety

      I work in store

    • @1bluegreen2
      @1bluegreen2 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@BenTruong okay, that's great... so you don't have to go out and purchase your own equipment!

  • @jacobanderson9530
    @jacobanderson9530 Pƙed 4 lety

    If you did get in what amount does Apple Retail pay?

    • @BenTruong
      @BenTruong  Pƙed 4 lety

      You can check on glassdoor, it’s pretty accurate

    • @jacobanderson9530
      @jacobanderson9530 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@BenTruong Quick Question what equipment do you get when you join e.g badge?

  • @elbetancourth9262
    @elbetancourth9262 Pƙed 4 lety

    Did you have a drug test???

  • @jrami223
    @jrami223 Pƙed 4 lety

    Then they tell u you gonna make $13hr

  • @BIZZRICKNESSS
    @BIZZRICKNESSS Pƙed 4 lety

    Congratulations