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Matt OS X · Dec 1, 2003, 10:56 PM

Yo..

I'm looking for advices from you guys who experienced with Apple training class and finding a job afterwards. What would you suggest me about taking apple training class?
(Like how much was it for 3 or 5 days worth classes? And, did you find a job fast after taking the test? and ETC).

I need to hear some stories from you who experienced this. I wanted to make sure that I'm on the right track about getting myself a job with apple. That's what I want to do for a living.

Help me out, thanks.

gorickey · Dec 1, 2003, 10:59 PM

I had the job before the training; however, I can tell you it's very, very expensive...luckily my job paid for the week long class at I believe $2500 or more for me alone...

Matt OS X · Dec 1, 2003, 11:16 PM

Originally posted by gorickey:
I had the job before the training; however, I can tell you it's very, very expensive...luckily my job paid for the week long class at I believe $2500 or more for me alone...

Why that expensive?! Wow... And, what would you do if you were in my shoes---> getting starting with finding training class and finding a job??? Thanks gorickey!

Arkham_c · Dec 2, 2003, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by Matt OS X:
Why that expensive?! Wow... And, what would you do if you were in my shoes---> getting starting with finding training class and finding a job??? Thanks gorickey!

Most week-long training runs about $1500. That's just what training costs. Do you need the training, or are you just looking for certification? What is your job goal? Do you want to work in retail, customer support, engineering?

crayz · Dec 2, 2003, 03:40 PM

It seems from the above comments that he wants a job with Apple. I really don't see that as very likely for most people. Apple is only so big, and only so many people can work there...

I would recommend just getting a job. I think for the most part, entry-level stuff won't really need certs. Experience can count for a lot more than pieces of paper, if you can get it

Detrius · Dec 2, 2003, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by Matt OS X:
Yo..

I'm looking for advices from you guys who experienced with Apple training class and finding a job afterwards. What would you suggest me about taking apple training class?
(Like how much was it for 3 or 5 days worth classes? And, did you find a job fast after taking the test? and ETC).

I need to hear some stories from you who experienced this. I wanted to make sure that I'm on the right track about getting myself a job with apple. That's what I want to do for a living.

Help me out, thanks.

Specifically which certifications are you thinking about training for? There are quite a few that Apple offers classes for.

Matt OS X · Dec 2, 2003, 09:27 PM

To answer some of your questions..

I wanted to get myself a job working wtih apple company such as working on troubleshooting, softwares or working on hardwares.. things like that...

I want to get myself a job in these area but where do I start? Get myself trained and certificated or what?

Is there any companies that work with apple around in east coast beside the apple stores??
I know there has to be some companies around that we all aren't aware of? I need to find more local big compaines that work with apple and I'd LOVE to work there after I get myself qualified.

That's why I needed your advices or whatever would do.

Get me?

gorickey · Dec 2, 2003, 09:31 PM

Look for East Coast jobs at:

http://www.mactalent.com

As far as Certs go, I personally would NOT do it unless it's essential to have BEFORE you obtain the job. Reason being, is that I proved myself with experience to get my job and then had my company pay for my training/certification after being hired...make sense?

Basically, being "certified" is nothing more then saying you paid to get a piece of paper. I'm not any smarter now then I was before I was certified.

Go buy some books at Amazon.com and you can get the same experience and know-how IMHO...

My 2 cents.

Matt OS X · Dec 3, 2003, 12:22 AM

Basically, being "certified" is nothing more then saying you paid to get a piece of paper. I'm not any smarter now then I was before I was certified.

So, I 've heard gorickey's side, how about you, others? do you agree his comments above? I'm curious- and how the hell am I supposed to convince a company or business to hire me if i have no experience but my acknowledges is all in my head?

Arkham_c · 07:51 AM

If you want to be in tech support/troubleshooting, consider getting a job at CompUSA or Best Buy for a few months working in their computer support department. You'll learn PCs as well as Macs.

After you've done that a while, go get a job at a local Apple Retail store. Be a sales guy a while, and learn from the "Mac Geniuses" tthat work there. Be a sponge.

When you feel like you want to advance from there, go find your local Apple Market Center, call them up, and make an appointment. See what you can do. It may very well be that they need someone like you. Talk to them about careers at Apple. Bring a resume just in case.