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Hi, I'm 17 and I'm looking for a job. Being an Apple Genius has always been something that I wanted to do for that past 3-4 years. What is the process that I need to go through in order to become one. If you know the answer, please tell me so I can start.
If you mean that you are interested in applying for a position now, see:
http://www.apple.com/jobs/us/retail.html#genius
If you've not had much experience in computer support, getting a job as a Genius may be difficult, but you can of course apply.
Regards.
Having prior certifications will definitely help you with the application process. I believe in order to work for Apple Retail however, you need to be 18. All the best!
I don't want to put a downer on it, but to be truthfully honest, you first will have to wait half a decade before you can even expect to have a chance. Competition is very hard at the moment, (but always was).
You'll pretty much have to work your way up in AppleCare and find yourself as at least a Senior Advisor for a few years to get that behind you, and even then it's not going to be easy with all the competition. And many of your competitiors will still be in senior ranks over you, so ... your chances even then will be.... close to slim at best.
If you do get selected in the future (takes a lot of luck), you'll also have to do more vigorous training, and testing, etc.
You may want to look for a company that will pay for certain Apple Training just to get some certification behind you NOW, to look good on your resume LATER.
I believe in order to work for Apple Retail however, you need to be 18. All the best!
Well, a Genius may work in an Apple-Store, but I wouldn't call thier position as Retail!
It's the Retail channel, which has different employment criteria and rules than does the corporate side.
Regards.
Something to think about before just diving into it. I just found this out because I am active Duty Navy Currently and when this time in my life is done I was thinking about doing the same Job while going to school for software engineering.
As long as you have an intrest in technology and you enjoy learning information about Apple Devices and other Technology You can do it!
Thanks for the info sir. I NEED this job so I guess I'm starting with apple care then.
How do I become an Apple Genius?
