Is it hard to get a job at Apple?

Retail positions at Apple are among the easier to obtain as they are less competitive and do not have education requirements that are as stringent.

For a retail position, a high school diploma or equivalent is required. You must have strong communication skills, an interest in technology, and the ability to learn new products and features and deliver a great customer experience.

You will need to be passionate about Apple's products and be able to share that passion with the customers. The average annual salary is $46,000.

Software and servicing positions are among the most difficult to get with Apple. They require degrees and substantial experience.

For a DNS operations engineer position, a bachelor's degree in computer science (or something similar) plus a minimum of eight years of experience is required. Familiarity with network technology, Unix, and scripting is preferred.

You will also be expected to ensure the DNS infrastructure operates as consistently and reliably as possible. The average annual salary is $171,000.

Typical salary averages for additional positions at Apple are:

• Customer service representative: $61,000 per year

• Advertising manager: $158,000 per year

• Apple AHA: $88,000 per year

• Applecare Advisor: $63,000 per year