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11-05-2008, 12:29 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Mesa/Boogie - Shop Manager/Tech, SF Guitarworks | | Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA | | | I have an interview with Apple Saturday morning.
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Yes friends, I have received a call back from Apple to come in for a second interview on Satruday morning. This could potentially be my first "real" job since 2003.
I submitted a resume, and was subsequently invited to a hiring seminar at their store last Sunday. I was in a room with about 30 other candidates, and oddly enough, I was the only one who brought their own pen. They asked a bunch of questions, had us do some public speaking, and gave those of us who were applying for the Genius position a technical test. I did really well in every aspect of the seminar, with the exception of the test, which focussed on software and hardware that I haven't upgraded to yet - I really botched it, even though I've been using Macs for over 12 years. I feel pretty stupid about that, but I think my winning personality and good looks have prevailed, and now I'm going in for a one on one interview.
I really, really need this job. It's much harder getting paying gigs in San Francisco, and I haven't been able to nail down enough to cover my rent yet. Working for Apple seems like a really cool gig, it pays well, and I really enjoy Apple products. Wish me luck, gentlemen. |
11-05-2008, 12:31 PM
|  | The Lowdown Diggler | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA | | | Good luck. |
11-05-2008, 12:32 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Covina (LA), SoCal | | | Good luck Mr. Strange. I'm sure you'll do well.
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11-05-2008, 12:33 PM
|  | Cogito Ergo Idiot | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, CA | | Good luck. I've always subscribed to the philosophy that there are things you can teach - software and hardware - and things you can't - personality, organization, charisma, etc. Sounds like you're loaded with the latter and can easily come up to speed with the former.
Here's hoping you get the gig. Then I can ask you to help me bug Apple for a solution to manage all of these darn iPhones (mine included) I have connected to my network.  |
11-05-2008, 12:57 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle | | GOOD LUCK!!
The visual of a room full of job seekers all with ipods, iphones, and imacs BUT only one who actually had thought to bring an archaic item like a freakin pen... is kinda comical to me!!  |
11-05-2008, 12:59 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fayetteville/NC | | | good luck bro!
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11-05-2008, 01:15 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia | | | Good luck man.
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11-05-2008, 01:17 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Memphis,Tn | | | Hey the technical stuff is not as important as you think... You can teach someone the technical stuff, its the showing up on time, and the desire to succeed, coupled with pride in your work, that's hard for people to learn... they resist. You didn't have to ace the test, just do better than the other candidates... besides their gonna teach you that stuff anyway...
Good luck, I'm sure you will do well... |
11-05-2008, 01:25 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: washington, dc | | | i'm jelous. i'm going to be in need of a new job in the next few months and i;d really like to work at an apple store. you should let me know what to expect
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11-05-2008, 01:27 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Mesa/Boogie - Shop Manager/Tech, SF Guitarworks | | Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by blueskid i'm jelous. i'm going to be in need of a new job in the next few months and i;d really like to work at an apple store. you should let me know what to expect | Bring a pen. |
11-05-2008, 01:28 PM
|  | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 3rd stone from the sun | | | Much luck. Wear a Burnt Infant t-shirt.
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11-05-2008, 01:43 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Mesa/Boogie - Shop Manager/Tech, SF Guitarworks | | Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by baba Much luck. Wear a Burnt Infant t-shirt. | Ha! Maybe I should make some of those.
Burnt Infant the T-shirt! Burnt Infant the lunch box! Burnt Infant the flamethrower! And last but not least, Burnt Infant the doll... |
11-05-2008, 01:47 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Side Chicago | | good luck, and aslo
buy a PC  |
11-05-2008, 02:09 PM
|  | Online | | Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sunapee, New Hampshire | | | Sweet. I can almost taste my new 32GB iTouch.
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11-05-2008, 02:18 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Memphis,Tn | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Benjamin Strange Ha! Maybe I should make some of those.
Burnt Infant the T-shirt! Burnt Infant the lunch box! Burnt Infant the flamethrower! And last but not least, Burnt Infant the doll... | don't forget the franchises...
The Burnt Infant wienier stand in every airport! Burnt Infant the restaurant, burnt infant coffee shop... etc. etc...
You could really make out on this one...
I want a burnt weeny sandwich from the Burnt Infant around the corner... |
11-05-2008, 02:33 PM
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Endorsing Artist: see profile | | Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: toms_river.nj.us | | If I still knew anyone with any authority I'd put in a good word. I spent a couple years working the phone side on http://store.apple.com |
11-05-2008, 03:36 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Waco, TX | | | Be sure and stop at a Starbuck's on the way to the interview so you can get yourself into the right mood to establish the proper synergistic connection with the interviewer.
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11-05-2008, 08:31 PM
|  | - that dog won't hunt, Monsignor. Moderator | | | | | I can't believe you gave up your senate seat.
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11-06-2008, 12:30 AM
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Endorsing Artist: Mesa/Boogie - Shop Manager/Tech, SF Guitarworks | | Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Blisshead I can't believe you gave up your senate seat. | I didn't really have much choice in the matter - the people have spoken. |
11-06-2008, 06:15 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Dupont, PA | |  No offense intended but...
I always assumed you looked like a more "emo" (for lack of a better term) and possibly shorter version of the lead singer from weezer.
Having never seen you, was I close in my assumption?  
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