Applying to be an Apple Genuis

[Lt Major Burns]

Here is my CV to apply for my new local apple store that appears to be opening soon. suggestions?

[JetwingX]

:-/
I would say that you need to have more about your technical qualifications. I.e. did you ever put your own computer together, or a situation that you troubleshooted a tough problem

but i'll check with my managers and see what they say about it

[lurk]

I would get rid of the apple logo, it is a bit too pretentious, I mean you are applying for a job there. I really cannot imagine a situation where that would be a good idea.

[Lt Major Burns]

that was a concern of mine. it's gone.

[ra3ndy]

I agree about removing the Apple logo. I'd guess that when an Apple employee sees something with an Apple logo on it, they assume it's from Apple.

Also, the language isn't exactly professional in tone, but that might work to your advantage with a company like Apple. I think you have something decent here.

Word of warning, tho. I've had several friends leave the post of Apple Genius. It seems that most times, you don't even get to take your break due to the high volume. It's a very thankless job many times, both from customer and management. And apparently, the Geniuses usually end up making less than even the sales staff.

The common opinion I've heard is that Apple is a great company to love, but terrible company to work for.

But if this is what you have the drive to do, then by all means don't let me discourage you. Bon Chance, sir!

[ra3ndy]

Also, that blacked out rectangle at the bottom. Is that a photo?

[Lt Major Burns]

ah bugger that for a game of soldiers then. i have a relatively well paying shitty job now... i would only leave for better pay.... or a proper job :P

the blacked out box is my personal details

but i like that though. ha ha here's me: etc

[JetwingX]

Originally Posted by ra3ndy

It seems that most times, you don't even get to take your break due to the high volume. It's a very thankless job many times, both from customer and management. And apparently, the Geniuses usually end up making less than even the sales staff.

The common opinion I've heard is that Apple is a great company to love, but terrible company to work for.

I Would STRONGLY beg to differ. That may be true for a big store or anything that is two stories, but neither of those statements is true in my case. i do work at a mini store but still, the Geniuses are looked up to. They are the ones that know ALL the tech specs. They can answer the "Will this adapter work in a TiBook?" and "Will an airport extreme card work in the G5 Tower or do they have to buy the upgrade kit?" questions. and i have seen 3 Mac Specialists get promoted to geniuses (2 technical and 1 creative). And from my experience they DO get paid more.

Drop the apple, don't use myriad as your font (choose something similar) and more qualifying and technical info on your self.

anyways thats what i have to say. Good Luck