Company: Apple
Date: 2013-10-05
Overall rating: 4/5
Employment status: former
Experience level: Junior

Great experience and preparation for upward movement in the technology field.
Pros: There is a great culture within the retail environment - awesome people with a common goal to impact customers' lives. I felt very supported by leadership, and that I was a valued member of the team. Having Apple on your résumé says a lot to potential employers as well!
Cons: The compensation versus the amount of work that is required does not encourage lasting employment. Once you've moved as high up as you can (short of a management position), there's not a lot of opportunities to develop yourself and do something new. Most Apple corporate jobs require a lot of  prior experience that cannot be obtained in a retail store. The hours are also rough, but that's an unavoidable aspect of working in a mall.