Company: Apple
Date: 2015-08-14
Overall rating: 4/5
Employment status: former
Experience level: Senior

A great company to work for with amazing benefits.
Pros: Apple's retail sector has a lot going for it.  The company is continually growing and leading the way in technology so job security is very good.  For a retail job, the benefits can't be beat!
-Amazing health care offerings at cheap prices for what you get.
-Huge discounts on both Apple products and 3rd party.
-Wonderful co-workers. Apple only hires the best.
-good resources and support.
-Lots of room for growth.  Doesn't matter if you start as a Specialist, BOH Specialist, or anyone of the Various leaders.  There is always room for growth and a newer higher position you could go to. Corporate is even possible, although not very easily.
-The pay can be good...
Cons: Apple's success is one of it's biggest weaknesses.
-The stores are packed! All the time! A slow day at an Apple Retail Store is a busy day for any other business.
-Long time loyal customers expect special treatment and free services.
-Miscommunication between the multiple different store teams can show through onto the customer experience on many occasions.
-Store policies for employees change rapidly and don't always allow for a rhythm to be created before their changed again.
-A set schedule IS NOT POSSIBLE!  Part-timers can choose any days and times that do not wish to be scheduled, but the more they limit the less likely you are to get hours.  Full-timers are Required to have a FULLY open schedule, although you can have one day as a preferred day off, but you haven't guaranteed they day by any means.