how do I find out if a "work at home advisor" job offer is a real job for apple inc.

Did you actually apply for this job?

Wow, very hard to believe Apple is doing this. Sounds like we're already doing that job and should be paid the going rate. The links at the bottom don't go anywhere for me. Not quite ready to sign up, but curious to know what the benefits and perks are.

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Did your email received bear any resemblance to those described in this thread?

One of the key considerations at this stage is what these people have asked you for.

What personal details. Birth date, Maiden name, if appropriate, Christian names other than first name.

What financial details. Like bank details, through which you 'may' be 'paid'.

None of these necessarily says these people are rogues, but the information could be mis-used.

I would be wary. Ask for a direct landline telephone number and have it checked out.

What number did you call? Was it this one:

Well, you had the right number; what is puzzling me is that I cannot imagine a multibillion dollar company hiring someone in that manner and via email telling you you'd be getting a contract and an iMac - without an interview, phone conversation, or anything else. But, who knows, maybe they do.

For now, I'd be very careful: do not give out personal details, especially nothing to do with bank accounts, etc.

It is definitely a "real" job at Apple. Click on "My Profile" & sign in with your Apple ID. You can then click "My Activity" in the left-hand panel & see the jobs you have applied for.

Thanks for that info!

I was thinking the same thing...... although the major benefit of the current situation is that you can choose when, pick a subject you're familiar with and the time period, if at all on certain days..... for instance, yesterday was my volunteer at the theatre afternoon/evening: for what amounts to very little "work" you get to see the play (and it was terrific), so I would not have been available to "work" all afternoon and evening.

This means I might now be getting a first level working from home? From my experience with Apple's first level, I'd much rather take my chances with our people, at least some of them. I'll bet it's mostly reading from a script, involving having just enough skills to know which script to read from and just when to let it go and pass it on higher up.

Probably - from my experience, I try to get past the first level asap. I usually just say I've done this, this, and this, so what's next. At that point, I've already taken care of the scripts, so I get to level two......

WZZZ wrote:

The links at the bottom don't go anywhere for me.

http://www.apple.com/jobs/us/advisor_pro_faq.html