Retail Specialist applicants have rated the interview process at Apple with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 61% positive. To compare, the company-average is 66.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Retail Specialist roles take an average of 40 days to get hired, when considering 24 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Apple overall takes an average of 40 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Apple as a Retail Specialist according to 24 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 30%
Presentation: 12%
Background check: 10%
Personality test: 10%
Phone interview: 10%
One on one interview: 8%
Skills test: 8%
Other: 5%
IQ intelligence test: 5%
Drug test: 2%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Apple (Sydney) in Apr 2025
Interview
the processing is a little bit longer than what I'm thinking at first. And there are 3 rounds interview. Phone interview - Group interview in store - Single person interview in store with store manager
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Apple (Washington, DC)
Interview
It was a group interview format, with about 4 other candidates and we were given questions across all candidates. Also, we were given an opportunity to ask questions at the end.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked about a challenge I have come across and how that was handled.
The interview was a group format with several candidates. Each session included a few behavioral questions, and candidates were randomly called on to respond. It focused on teamwork, customer experience, and motivation. One example question was, ‘Why do you want to work at Apple?’ Overall, it was a positive and welcoming experience.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Apple (Shanghai, Shanghai)
Interview
Today is a group interview. Introduce yourself. A total of 10 people will answer questions in turn. Recommend Apple products/features. What work/learning experience do you think is more fulfilling? Your understanding of the work of experts. Be prepared to dig deep into your resume, conduct interviews, etc. It is not particularly difficult. Just prepare more and be confident.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What work/learning experience do you think is more fulfilling?