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US-Genius

Apple
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Location Lake Grove, New York, 11755, United States

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8.0

Rated 8.0 out of 10, based on 677 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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  • Good employer
  • Recommended by students
  • Paid breaks
  • Recommended by parents
  • Respectful managers
  • Good training
  • Uninterrupted breaks
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About Apple

Apple is a technology retailer and manufacturer. They sell tech products, and provide services for businesses and personal use.

Job description from Apple

Apple Retail is where the best of Apple comes together. We bring our expertise to help people do what they love, delivering an only-at-Apple experience. At Apple, we believe inclusion is a shared responsibility and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work.

As a Genius, you combine extensive functional troubleshooting skills with an ability to inspire excitement for Apple's products and services. You deliver exceptional service and empower customers to get the most out of their Apple products and services. A Genius makes sure customers are educated about repair options and Apple offerings, and performs repairs on all Apple products serviced in the store.

A Genius excels in repairing relationships with customers and demonstrates the high standard of service and support in our retail stores. You enhance team knowledge by modeling exceptional service and educating and mentoring team members.

Description

Have extensive knowledge and stay up to date on all Apple products, services, and Genius Bar repair processes and procedures to support efficient and high-quality repairs.

Support customers having Apple product or software issues with care and empathy, using all tools and resources provided by Apple.

Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and resolve service concerns for Apple hardware and software.

Provide excellent service to Apple customers by seeking to understand their needs, identifying ownership opportunities, presenting product and service recommendations, and educating customers on relevant ways to buy.

Work with team leaders to identify recurring repair problems and other service concerns, and make sure that feedback is provided to Apple.

Use extensive knowledge of hardware and software components to identify where technical concerns may originate from and educate others on the team.

Serve as a Mentor, resource, and positive role model for Genius Bar team members.

Support leadership in providing timely resolution to customer escalations.

Perform other tasks as needed, including but not limited to supporting customer-facing activities on or off the sales floor.

Contribute to an inclusive environment by respecting each other's differences and having the curiosity to learn.

Demonstrate Apple's values of inclusion and diversity in daily activities.

Minimum Qualifications

You should:

Be available to work a schedule based on business needs that may include nights, weekends, and public holidays in the retail store, and reliably attend work as scheduled, in line with local laws and subject to any approved accommodations.

Have experience in retail or sales, or related work experience.

Possess the visual inspection and fine motor skills to safely perform hardware repairs.

Have experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues in a customer service environment.

Preferred Qualifications

You can:

Demonstrate technical expertise of Apple products and services, including repairing devices.

Analyze problems and follow troubleshooting steps to identify the root cause of a technical issue.

Navigate customer service issues with care and strong interpersonal skills.

Apply an action-oriented mindset and sense of motivation to do what's best for the customer and Apple, often anticipating and adjusting for problems and roadblocks.

Work in a fast-paced environment, often under tight deadlines and pressure, while supporting multiple customers or hardware repairs at the same time.

Communicate effectively and tailor your communication style to different audiences.

Collaborate and motivate across the store and and among key partners to achieve individual and overall team goals.

Support and educate the broader team by sharing knowledge, experiences, and insights.

Frequently handle, lift, and move merchandise safely.

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What employees say

Pay

    Good
  • Most people get paid breaks

    Do workers at Apple get paid breaks?

    Yes. Most people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    80% of people say they get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

    Why this matters

    Good jobs pay you for your break time.

    You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.

  • Good
  • Most people get paid when they’re sick

    Does Apple pay people when they’re sick?

    Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.

    How we know this

    72% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 211 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

    Why this matters

    Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.

    But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.

  • Good
  • The job rarely spills into unpaid time

    Do jobs at Apple spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

    Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.

    How we know this

    10% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 218 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

    Why this matters

    You should be paid for all the work you do.

    A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.

Hours and flexibility

    Needs improving
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule

    How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

    Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.

    How we know this

    • 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
    • 38% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
    • 42% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
    • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

    Based on data from 200 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

    Why this matters

    We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.

    You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at Apple worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    79% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 218 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

    Why this matters

    A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.

    You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.

  • Okay
  • Only some people can choose their shifts

    Do Apple workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    48% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 201 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for Apple workers to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    61% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 173 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

    Why this matters

    A good job works with your personal life.

    It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.

  • Good
  • Easy to get time off

    How easy is it to get time off at Apple?

    Most people find it easy to get time off.

    How we know this

    80% of people report it’s easy to get time off.

    Based on data from 203 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.

  • Good
  • Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute

    Do Apple managers change schedules at the last minute?

    Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.

    How we know this

    88% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.

    Based on data from 204 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

    Why this matters

    If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.

    Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.

  • Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick days

    How easy is it to take sick days at Apple?

    Most people find it easy to take sick days.

    How we know this

    93% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 207 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes.

    You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.

    A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.

  • Good
  • Most students say it’s good

    Is a Apple job good for students?

    Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    How we know this

    87% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

  • Good
  • Most parents say it’s good

    Is working at Apple good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

    Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.

    How we know this

    72% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.

    Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

    Why this matters

    A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.

Benefits

    Good
  • Sick days don’t use up paid time off

    At Apple, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

    Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.

    How we know this

    75% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.

    Based on data from 192 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

    Why this matters

    Getting sick isn’t a vacation.

    You shouldn’t have to lose your time off just because you got sick or had a medical emergency.

    A good job gives you separate sick days so you can rest and get better without losing your paid time off allowance.

  • Good
  • Most part-timers can get health insurance

    Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Apple?

    Most people who work part-time can get health insurance.

    How we know this

    90% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can get health insurance

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good employer offers health insurance to all their workers, no matter how many hours they work or what kind of job they have.

  • Good
  • Most part-timers get paid time off

    Do part-time workers get paid time off at Apple?

    Most people who work part-time get paid time off.

    How we know this

    87% of people who work part-time say they get paid time off

    Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid time off, no matter if they work full-time or part-time.

    At a good job, you deserve all the same benefits, even if you work fewer hours.

  • Good
  • Most people say they can afford the health insurance

    Is the health insurance from Apple affordable enough for their workers?

    Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.

    How we know this

    93% of people say the health insurance costs are okay

    Based on data from 188 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

    Why this matters

    Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it can be expensive.

    A good job should offer health insurance that workers can actually afford.

  • Good
  • Most people get paid time off

    Do people get paid time off at Apple?

    Most people get paid time off work.

    How we know this

    95% of people say they get paid time off.

    Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

    Why this matters

    Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.

    A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Apple feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 201 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

    Why this matters

    Your boss should treat you with respect.

    No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.

    If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.

  • Good
  • Most people get breaks without interruption

    Do people at Apple get to take their breaks without interruption?

    Most people get breaks without interruption.

    How we know this

    87% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.

    Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed out

    Is it stressful to work at Apple?

    Most people feel stressed out here.

    How we know this

    72% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.

    Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

    Why this matters

    Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.

    Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at Apple enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    74% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 187 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Apple recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    51% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

    Why this matters

    The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.

  • Good
  • Most people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Apple?

    Most people got enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    82% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

    Why this matters

    A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.

    Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to advance

    Do people get support to advance at Apple?

    Only some people are given support to advance their career here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 34% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.

    Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and July 2026.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you grow, if you want to.

    This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.

    This helps you build skills and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening

    Do people think Apple’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

    Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    75% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 184 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

    Why this matters

    In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.

    To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.

    This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.

  • Good
  • Most people feel well informed by headquarters

    Do workers feel well informed about how Apple is doing?

    Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    74% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

    Why this matters

    A good employer shares news with all its workers.

    You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.

    Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.

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What Apple employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    The pay and my coworkers are good people to work with

    Worst thing

    The customers and people not understanding I have limitations

    6.9

    Technical specialist at Apple, July 2025

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  • Best thing

    The people I work with. I enjoy the tasks and responsibilities.

    Worst thing

    Management and the customers.

    7.3

    Employee at Apple, June 2025

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  • Best thing

    The connections I make with people highlight my day because even though I’m there to fix their issues, it’s always nice to get to know other people’s backgrounds and perspectives on things.

    Worst thing

    Lack of consistent hours, customers demanding unreasonable things from me and the brand and disrespecting me.

    8.9

    Technical specialist at Apple, June 2025

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  • Best thing

    You get your 40 hours a week no matter what

    Worst thing

    Some people have gotten away with hardly working while others bust their butts everyday.

    9.5

    Employee at Apple, May 2025

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  • Best thing

    Coworkers technology, the benefits, and the environment

    Worst thing

    The humanity aspect in the work place

    9.4

    Specialist at Apple, April 2025

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  • Best thing

    Work life balance

    Worst thing

    Talking to customers all day.

    9.4

    Employee at Apple, March 2025

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  • Best thing

    Good pay and benefits.

    Worst thing

    Dealing with rude people or upset and people and having to worry about customer surveys

    6.6

    Senior advisor at Apple, March 2025

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  • Best thing

    Shifts and pay

    Worst thing

    The people I work with

    8.8

    Store manager at Apple, February 2025

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  • Best thing

    The people and the pay

    Worst thing

    The people

    7.8

    Operations manager at Apple, January 2025

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  • Best thing

    Well oiled machine, everyone understands their role.

    Worst thing

    The customers, entitlement, etc. but that’s something you’d run into anywhere :)

    9.0

    Specialist at Apple, January 2025

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