Apple reviews

4.1

79% would recommend to a friend

(43,208 total reviews)
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Tim Cook

86% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

Apple has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 43,208 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Apple employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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43K reviews
5.0
Feb 14, 2024
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Pros

- Working on cutting-edge technology. Apple is known for innovative products and pushing the boundaries of technology. Engineers get to develop new and exciting technologies. - Strong work culture and benefits. Apple is known for having a great company culture with healthy work-life balance, generous benefits, and perks like free snacks and devices. - Career growth opportunities. As a large and successful company, Apple offers plenty of room for advancement as new projects and teams are constantly being created. - Product-focused work. Engineers work directly on Apple's flagship consumer products like the iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. rather than more mundane backend systems.

Cons

- High expectations and pressure to perform. Apple is known for perfectionism and demanding high quality. This can add stress. - Secrecy and NDAs. Much of Apple's future product plans are confidential. This limits what engineers can share about their work externally. - Bureaucracy of a large company. More red tape and process compared to a startup. Projects take longer to complete. - Competitive hiring. Very difficult to land a job at Apple due to high number of applicants for each opening. - Less flexibility andremote work. Apple's culture focuses heavily on collaboration in physical offices, limiting remote work possibilities. - Potentially lower pay compared to top tech companies given current compensation structure. Overall, Apple provides a unique experience for engineers to work on cutting-edge consumer technologies, but also comes with expectations of discretion, bureaucracy, and less flexibility than some other companies.

5.0
Feb 7, 2024
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Pros

Innovative Culture: Apple fosters a culture of innovation and creativity, encouraging employees to push boundaries and think outside the box. Impactful Work: As a Product Marketing Manager, you get to work on groundbreaking products that have a significant impact on the industry and people's lives. Collaborative Environment: The company values collaboration, allowing you to work with talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering growth and learning. Personal and Professional Development: Apple offers ample opportunities for personal and professional growth, including internal training programs, mentorship, and cross-functional projects. Competitive Benefits: Apple provides comprehensive benefits and perks, ensuring that employees feel valued and supported in their roles.

Cons

Fast-Paced Environment: The fast-paced nature of the work can be demanding and may require long hours at times to meet deadlines. High Expectations: With Apple's reputation for excellence, there can be high expectations for performance, which may lead to pressure to deliver consistently exceptional results. Limited Work-Life Balance: While efforts are made to accommodate work-life balance, the demanding nature of the job may sometimes make it challenging to maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life. Competitive Environment: The competitive nature of the tech industry and Apple's high standards may create a challenging environment where employees need to constantly strive for excellence. Limited Autonomy: Some employees may find that the company's strong emphasis on collaboration and teamwork leaves limited room for individual autonomy in decision-making.

2.0
Jan 28, 2024

it's still retail

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Pros

-the benefits they offer you are fantastic, and more than likely the main reason you would stick around for so long. -the pay is good, especially for retail, but you will be stretched THIN. when you work at apple retail, you are expected to do every single job in the store, no matter how short-staffed your current position is. things get VERY political and dramatic when it comes to promotions, and there is SO much favoritism used, as well as subtle racism (depending on location). -coworkers are great, depending on location. great networking opportunity

Cons

-you will be stretched THIN. when you work at apple retail, you are expected to do every single job in the store, no matter how short-staffed your current position is. -things get VERY political and dramatic when it comes to promotions, and there is SO much favoritism used, as well as subtle racism (depending on location). -they say they'll help you advance, but many have realized that this is a farce. there are so many hard workers in the same positions they were in over 5 years ago who have the necessary skills to move along in the company, but office politics and favoritism comes into play. -too much sucking up to bosses necessary. if you dont, you will be targeted to be removed from the company very aggressively -the customers. the customers. the customers. so entitled, and this is retail.

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