Apple reviews

4.2

80% would recommend to a friend

(43,072 total reviews)
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Tim Cook

86% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

Apple has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 43,072 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Apple employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologia da informação industry (3.9 stars).

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43K reviews
1.0
Jun 17, 2008
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

There are few better companies to have on your resumé. Apple is an innovative leader in the consumer products field, and recognized around the world as having some of the best engineering, marketing, and final products in the industry. Few engineers in Cupertino have to work on infrastructure, as most IT development work is outsourced to overseas contractors. While the cafeteria doesn't compare to Google's, it's not bad at all, and is improving lately. If you're in the eight or so buildings (of 30+) that are near it, it's a nice choice.

Cons

Management burns through employees with no regard to their long-term value—many management decisions seem to be based upon how long the employees involved will put up with the demands placed on them. Depending on your exact job and how little time is left in the product cycle, vacation time and even weekends are privileges that you may not be given the opportunity to afford. If WWDC is rescheduled at the last minute, for example, hundreds of engineers will be asked to change their vacations, even if they've already made plans (and paid for tickets). At the end of a cycle, a $20 bottle of wine or a $50 iPod shuffle reflect the gratitude you'll receive, and the value of your work to your management. It is against Apple policy for your name to be recognized externally; only Steve Jobs' name, or the names of those he picks to introduce them, can be associated with a product release. At least one division was giving less than 3% in average yearly salary increases to critical senior engineers, while the company's profits soared. And if you're a manager, it's not discouraged for you to go several years without accepting a raise, just so you can use the budget savings for your staff's salaries. It's a well-known secret that the best way to get a large raise and promotion at Apple is to leave and be hired back a few years later into the new position.

4.0
Jun 17, 2008
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

I get to work on cutting edge products that I really enjoy and am proud of. Working on products that millions of people use gives a good sense of satisfaction. Overall I think management is competent and has been leading us in the right direction. It's a good, relaxed working environment. There's no dress code, the hours are flexible, and the people who work there are mostly very intelligent. I haven't perceived any kind of discrimination from anyone at Apple. In terms of stress, some people have to do death marches before major deadlines, but I wouldn't say that it's a way of life. Most people can go home whenever they want.

Cons

The major downside is that the salary is low compared to my peers whom I graduated with, who now work at other companies. Bonuses are on an ad hoc basis and also usually less than what my peers get. The benefits are not good either, in terms of health care and vacation time, etc. The stock purchase plan, and sometimes stock options, are nice, and the stock has really gone up, but that doesn't make up for everything else. Another negative aspect of working at Apple is that communication with the outside is very limited. We don't have any blogs or anything like that(aside from Surfin' Safari), and generally nobody outside of Apple knows who works on what. The engineers are sort of a faceless mass.

4.0
Jun 17, 2008
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

You get to work alongside some of the brightest, most energetic people in the industry in an environment where creativity is encouraged. Apple really knows how to hire. You can feel proud of what your company does and the products it creates. You get the feeling of working for a startup within a large, established company.

Cons

Compensation is well below industry standard. No stock options unless you're management level or greater. Profit sharing is apparently non-existent. Even though the company is doing well, you don't get to take some of that success home with you. If you're not directly working on a major product, it's very easy to feel unappreciated.

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