Apple provided a very challenging interview.

Before I was brought on-site, I had several phone conversations with the team over the course of three weeks.

On-site, the interview lasted for five straight hours, and I spoke with nine different people. They wanted me to speak to two or three more individuals, but those people were in meetings.

The interview itself was very challenging. All manner of questions were asked, including:

• Knowledge and experience with Apple products
• Previous projects worked on
• A variety of technical questions
• Creativity questions
• A personal evaluation of faults and shortcomings

The interview process was grueling but, in the end, rewarding. However, I was not offered a position.

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