Q: Who owns Apple?

Apple Inc. owns Apple. Tim Cook, the current CEO, owns 837,374 shares of Apple stock, representing 0.02% of all outstanding shares. Cook became CEO of Apple in 2011 after the death of founder and longtime CEO Steve Jobs. Cook, who arrived at Apple in 1998, was the chief operating officer, responsible for all worldwide sales and operations.

Q: Apple company values

Apple's company values are: Innovation. Apple places high emphasis on the value of innovation, as the company is always striving to be the leader in the respective industries it operates in. It also seeks to foster a working environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to make great strides in the area of innovation and enhance its customers' lives.

Q: Does Apple drug test?

No, Apple does not drug test. Apple's official policy states what you do on your personal time is your business as long as you don't bring it to work and as long as it doesn't affect your job performance. This is not surprising when you consider the founder of the company, Steve Jobs, has been known to partake in recreational drugs to help spark creativity and innovation.

Q: Does Apple hire felons?

Yes, Apple hires felons. However, this was not always the case. In 2015, Apple changed its policy because of perceived discrimination against felons. Apple's website now states, "We believe in opportunity for everyone, and Apple has never had a blanket ban on hiring people with felony convictions."

Question 1

When was Apple founded?

Accepted Answer

Apple was founded in 1976.

Question 2

How many employees does Apple have?

Accepted Answer

Apple has 154,000 employees.

Question 3

How much money does Apple make?

Accepted Answer

Apple generates $391.0B in revenue.

Question 4

What industry is Apple in?

Accepted Answer

Apple is in the technology industry.

Question 5

What is Apple's mission?

Accepted Answer

Apple's mission statement is "To bring the best personal computing products and support to students, engineers, designers, scientists, businesspersons and consumers in over 140 countries around the world."

Question 6

What type of company is Apple?

Accepted Answer

Apple is a public company.

Question 7

Who are Apple's competitors?

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Apple competitors include Microsoft, Expedia Group, eBay, Meta, PayPal, Dell, Intel, United Airlines, Xerox.

Question 8

Who works at Apple?

Accepted Answer

Nathan Selvaggio (Interim Chief Executive Officer)

Susan Lynne Wagner (Board Member)

Steve Jobs (Founder)

Steve Wozniak (Founder)

Ronald Wayne (Founder)

Question 9

How do you get hired at Apple?

Accepted Answer

To get hired at Apple, you must have excellent customer service skills and working knowledge of iOS and Mac systems for in-store roles, and exemplary professional experience and work portfolios for tech-related and corporate positions at the company.

Question 10

Who owns Apple?

Accepted Answer

Apple Inc. owns Apple. Tim Cook, the current CEO, owns 837,374 shares of Apple stock, representing 0.02% of all outstanding shares. Cook became CEO of Apple in 2011 after the death of founder and longtime CEO Steve Jobs. Cook, who arrived at Apple in 1998, was the chief operating officer, responsible for all worldwide sales and operations.

Question 11

Apple company values

Accepted Answer

Apple's company values are:

Innovation. Apple places high emphasis on the value of innovation, as the company is always striving to be the leader in the respective industries it operates in. It also seeks to foster a working environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to make great strides in the area of innovation and enhance its customers' lives.

Question 12

Does Apple drug test?

Accepted Answer

No, Apple does not drug test. Apple's official policy states what you do on your personal time is your business as long as you don't bring it to work and as long as it doesn't affect your job performance. This is not surprising when you consider the founder of the company, Steve Jobs, has been known to partake in recreational drugs to help spark creativity and innovation.

Question 13

Does Apple hire felons?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Apple hires felons. However, this was not always the case. In 2015, Apple changed its policy because of perceived discrimination against felons. Apple's website now states, "We believe in opportunity for everyone, and Apple has never had a blanket ban on hiring people with felony convictions."

Question 14

How do you answer "why are you interested in working for Apple"?

Accepted Answer

You answer "why are you interested in working for Apple" by focusing on their culture, products, and services. Talk about how technology, innovation, and other aspects of the company tie into your career goals. The key is to provide a few reasons that can relate back to your own experiences and career goals.

Question 15

How do you write a cover letter for a job at Apple?

Accepted Answer

You write a cover letter for a job at Apple by demonstrating not only your qualifications and accomplishments but also your personality and passions. They are not just looking for experts.

Question 16

How much does Apple spend on advertising?

Accepted Answer

Apple spends billions of dollars every year on marketing. For example, in 2020 the technology giant spent $1.8 billion on advertising, marketing, and promotions. It is important to note that this figure includes all marketing and promotional materials, not just advertising alone. This spending can vary yearly depending on Apple's ad and marketing strategy.

Question 17

How old do you have to be to work at Apple?

Accepted Answer

You have to be at least 18 years old to work at Apple. This includes jobs at their retail stores and internship positions.

Apple prides itself on maintaining a creative and energetic culture and they hire younger talent. Compared to Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, Apple's employees contain the largest segment between 18 and 24.

Question 18

Is Apple a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Apple is a good company to work for. Apple provides excellent benefits, has a solid work-life balance, and provides a great experience for its employees. Many positions at Apple have great salaries that are often higher than leading competitors. Along with those salaries, they have good insurance and retirement benefits.

Question 19

What benefits does Apple offer?

Accepted Answer

Apple offers a very comprehensive range of benefits and services. Apple offers what is arguably one of the best benefit packages. They offer unique features found at no other company, as well as health insurance and wellness programs, on-site perks, time off, family support, transportation, financial and retirement plans, perks and discounts, tuition reimbursement, and volunteer and donation matching.

Question 20

What is the dress code at Apple?

Accepted Answer

The dress code at Apple is casual for the most part. As with most companies, they want their programmers and engineers to be as comfortable as possible. For those working in more senior and corporate positions, business-casual is more appropriate.

Question 21

What is the hiring process at Apple?

Accepted Answer

The hiring process at Apple is arduous. Candidates usually go through three to four rounds of interviews. It can take anywhere between one to six months to complete the hiring process. The time it takes largely depends on the position you're applying to.

Question 22

Who is the CMO of Apple?

Accepted Answer

The CMO of Apple is Greg Joswiak. His official title is Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing. Joswiak reports directly to Apple's CEO, Tim Cook.

Greg Joswiak joined Apple over 30 years ago in June of 1986. He has played an important role in developing and launching some of Apple's most successful products, including the original iPhone and iPad.

Early on in his career he worked on Macintosh computers and supported Macintosh's roster of third-party developers. His most recent position as senior vice president of Apple product marketing and product management saw him managing large teams in these areas that are responsible for Apple's whole product lineup.

Greg Joswiak graduated from the University of Michigan in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering.

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6	San Jose, CA	14	$144,266
7	Houston, TX	13	$114,363
8	Phoenix, AZ	13	$118,806
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10	San Antonio, TX	4	$115,544

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