How to Get an Internship at Apple

Okay, so you’ve got the iPhone, the Macbook, the iPad, iTunes, and maybe even an iPad mini. You get to enjoy the world’s default position, that the overwhelming majority of the smartphone-owning population uses an Apple product, so for you, finding a cute cell-phone case or downloading the next great app is easy. And the best part? You’re still in college, which means you’re the perfect candidate for an intern position. Here’s how to get an internship at Apple.

For the last several years (and for the foreseeable future), Apple is the world’s premiere tech giant, meaning as a company, its ranks are only going to increase. This is great news for high-school graduates interested in technology, lifestyle, communications, graphic design and – let’s face it – nearly every industry under the sun. Apple is getting involved in fashion and accessories, entertainment, and other avenues of the commercial market which makes it one of the best places to find an internship opportunity. In fact, Apple’s website has an expansive, sprawling career section just for students, which makes it very easy to find and apply for the kind of internship that most interests you.

Jobs at Apple is the portal through which all forms of U.S. employment within the company can be searched. The Students section is where you want to be to find internships, most of which are done in conjunction with college studies; those who are chosen to be interns will most likely receive college credit for doing so. This is where you can find out whether your campus has an upcoming hiring event planned, with Apple having partnerships at dozens of colleges and universities across the country. If that’s not the right avenue for you, you also have the option of searching for internships by location, language skills, business line (i.e. are you more interested in the iPhone, retail, the online store, etc.), job function, or by your own mix of filters.

While may of the internships are located in California’s Santa Clara Valley (better known as Silicon Valley), there are also a few opportunities in cities like Austin and, if you’ve got an international scratch that needs itching, Apple also has opportunities in London, Haifa, and Shanghai. The list of available opportunities is ever-changing, so interested applicants are encouraged to check back often, but it’s important to mark “internships” in the job function filter so that your results match exactly what you’re looking for. Currently, available internships have titles ranging in everything from “Tech Product Manager Intern” to “Cartography Intern,” so chances are you’ll find something that piques your interest.

In order to apply, make sure to check out the internship’s specific notes, which include the hours per week, job functions, length of the internship, desired qualifications, and more. If you feel the description matches what you’re seeking, then just click “submit resume,” and follow the easy step-by-step instructions. You can clear away uninteresting internships, as well, so that moving forward, those not matching your ideal will not populate in your search results.

Apple also offers the AppleCare College Program, which involves working from home as “part of a team that helps our customers by providing world-class technical support. We’ll train you to troubleshoot, give you an iMac, and let you work a schedule designed around your classes. And if you need more training, we’ll provide that, too,” according to their website. This makes a great college job, as the scheduling flexibility and on-board training make it easy to learn the skills required in a way that fits your course load. This option is for someone looking for a paying gig, which could be a better option for than a traditional internship.

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