How is Apple on-site assessed?

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chonk

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chonk
Mar 6 14 Comments

I had an on-site (7 interviews throughout the day) with a team at Apple on Friday, involving technical questions (a few of which I don’t think I did well on).

Just wondering if anyone knows what criteria they might be assessing me on? If I mess up a little bit for 2 of the rounds would I still be considered a good candidate if other interviewers liked me? And I shared my Windows pc screen so do you think they’ll judge me for not having a Mac?

Everyone seemed really friendly and seemed like they wanted me to succeed in the interview but I can’t help but feel I screwed up.

New grad btw, no TC yet.

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  • New
    WWDJ

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    WWDJ
    7 interviews for new grad 😳😳 it must be some really good position!
    Mar 6 3
    • New
      WWDJ

      New

      WWDJ
      Still! The guy has 0 experience what can you ask differently by using 7 different people?
      Mar 6
    • New / Eng
      chonk

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      Honestly most interviewers thought I had a master’s or PhD but I just self-studied the subject while in my Bachelors (studying CS), which is why I couldn’t answer some questions they asked. Apparently the position I applied for is not something you learn in any undergrad curriculum (most folks interviewing me had a PhD)
      Mar 6
  • Apple
    M1 chip

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    M1 chip
    There is not one way of assessing and it can vary wildly across orgs and teams

    In general the interviewers submit a recommendation or point out any 🚩 and they meet to a debrief session

    Some teams like leet code, others like asking lots of behavioral questions
    Mar 6 1
    • New / Eng
      chonk

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      Ok, I guess I’ll stay tuned, thanks!
      Mar 6
  • New / Eng
    chonk

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    Update: I got the job!

    TC 153k in San Diego
    Mar 10 0
  • Amazon
    CokeAddict

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    CokeAddict
    7 interviews??? For a new grad?
    Mar 6 6
    • Amazon
      CokeAddict

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      CokeAddict
      But that’s the problem, it’s not consistent for you or them.
      Mar 6
    • New / Eng
      chonk

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      You’re right that it wasn’t consistent, but like all things Apple does, I feel that’s by design. The latter interviews are more behavioural and so it balances out in a way
      Mar 6