Does Apple Hire Felons?

Apple is a U.S. based company that specializes in electronics. Because of their wide array of products, they have a lot of job opportunities.

Finding a job after your release is important. Employment is linked to reduced recidivism (re-offending). And, everyone deserves a second chance in life. You have as much a right as anyone to a fair shot at a job. Luckily, there are some companies out there that understand this.

Below you will find information about the Apple company and their application.

About Apple

Apple offers a wide variety of services associated with their many products. Today, their selection includes;

• Mac computers
• iPad tablets
• iPhones
• Smart watches
• TV’s
• AirPod earbuds
• HomePod speaker systems
• iPods and a music app

The Apple company started in 1976. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, two college dropouts, are the founders. They started the company by selling homemade computers out of Jobs’ house. Their intent was to make computers more accessible to the public.

Apple now has 269 U.S. stores and 500+ worldwide. They have about 132,000 employees. Apple has won many awards for contributions to electronics and music industries. Among these is the first Technical Grammy award ever given to a PC company.

Besides the usual benefits, Apple provides some other perks to employees. Some of these include employee discounts, gym credits, education, and special events. For example, they have “beer bashes” which include drinks, food, and musical performers.

Apple employees have given several reasons to love the job. For example, Apple has great working relationships between management and other employees. There is also room for growth, training opportunities, and other perks not mentioned.

Does Apple Hire Felons?

According to Apple’s current website, they do hire felons. This may change on a case by case basis. But, Apple is more focused on hiring qualified individuals.

Like any company, Apple needs to ensure employee safety and productivity. So, they may be willing to overlook certain offenses and not others. Usually, violent, sexual, and major financial crimes are a risk of disqualification.

Does Apple Run Background Checks?

According to Apple’s website, they run background and drug screenings before hiring. Background checks can include a few different things, depending on the specific job.

The main background check is criminal history. This will show all felonies and misdemeanors. They may also check education history, driving history, etc.

Apple is also a drug-free work place. So, they run drug screens on all applicants before hiring. These will pick up any illegal or prescription drugs in your system. You can have medications as long as you have a valid prescription.

Careers at Apple

Apple has a lot of different job opportunities. Some entry level positions include engineering, support, and retail.

Engineering jobs refer to both hardware and software positions. Hardware means the physical parts of the devices.

Software means the programs that run on them. These are both entry level jobs. But, you should have some technical experience before applying.

The first type of support job available is technical support. In technical support, you will make sure the website and equipment are in good shape. Again, this is entry level. But, you should have some technical abilities before applying.

The second type is customer support. For this, you do not need any special training or experience to apply. Customer support answers questions and concerns for customers. So, you need to know about policies and products.

Retail jobs are likely the easiest to get into. These include jobs working in the stores. Here, you might be selling items, running the cash register, stocking, and other store tasks.

Application Process at Apple

You are able to apply online through Apple’s website. To apply online, you will need to create an account. You do not need to be an Apple customer to create an account.

Most importantly, do not lie about your criminal record. It will come up in a background check. It will look much better if the information comes from you. This also gives you a chance to explain your side of the story.

Be prepared to answer questions about your record in the interview. Be honest, and show that you have changed. Apple cares more about who you are now than who you were then.

On your resume, list any relevant experience. This include education and work experience. You can also list any training received during incarceration. Put this under “additional experience”.

Other skills that Apple looks for on a resume include;

• Teamwork
• Technical abilities
• Customer service
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills