[@pplejaxkz]

I've been at ITT Tech for the past 2 years and I've found myself losing my passion for what I am doing. When I graduate I will attain an Associates in Web Development. I bought my first Mac a year ago and I've been completely drawn in by the community and the company itself. I love learning about them, and using them. I am by no means full of myself, but I can confidently say I know a decent amount about the Mac OS and community after being involved.

I know that their will always be jobs available in the Mac company, but I was wondering if there were a good amount of career opportunities? I could definitely see myself making a career out of this, but I am not sure what actually is available.

I am in the process of obtaining a few Apple Certifications, I know they will look excellent on my resume. I just don't know where to start, and where I could end up. I am not really looking to become filthy rich, but I do wish to not really have to worry about money anymore.

Any help, advice, or point in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advanced guys!

[mdc]

Apple - Jobs

[@pplejaxkz]

Originally Posted by mdc 

Apple - Jobs

I've been to the site before. I was looking for more of an answer from someone who is actually been with the company or has had experience with Apple.

[vmarks]

Depends on what you want to do within Apple and what job conditions you're willing to accept.

What about making a career outside of Apple, but in the Mac market? We have a number of independent software developers in this community. Ask them?

I think you need an actual Computer Science degree to be a developer with Apple (or a ton of experience), but as vmarks says - a career isn't one thing. What do you want to do?

[@pplejaxkz]

I am not too positive yet on what I would like to do with Apple. I wouldn't mind being a System Admin for a Mac network, or even an application developer. Although I would need a lot of experience or a different degree like you said. I am just wondering what they are most in demand for.

Thanks for the reply's guys

[MacosNerd]

Originally Posted by @pplejaxkz 

I am not too positive yet on what I would like to do with Apple. I wouldn't mind being a System Admin for a Mac network, or even an application developer.

Mac networks are few and far between, so while that would be cool, look to see if being a regular old sys admin would fit the bill.

I'd look to any career that you enjoy doing, but don't give up on the web stuff yet. Wait till you get a job and try it out.

[vmarks]

you know...
You could develop for iphone.

[@pplejaxkz]

Originally Posted by MacosNerd 

Mac networks are few and far between, so while that would be cool, look to see if being a regular old sys admin would fit the bill.

I'd look to any career that you enjoy doing, but don't give up on the web stuff yet. Wait till you get a job and try it out.

I will stick with Web for a while longer, I haven't even really gotten a job yet for my Degree. I will test that out and see where that takes me. I may go ahead and finish my "Computer Networking Systems" Degree at ITT so I could at least have that under my belt. Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it.

Originally Posted by vmarks 

you know...
You could develop for iphone.

I wouldn't mind doing that. I would like to have one first before I would develop for it.

On another note, does anyone know if Apple allows internship?

Thanks again for the reply's guys.

[Art Vandelay]

Originally Posted by @pplejaxkz 

On another note, does anyone know if Apple allows internship?

Yes, go to Apple - Job Opportunities

[lpkmckenna]

How to Succeed Writing Mac Software by Wil Shipley.

[@pplejaxkz]

Originally Posted by lpkmckenna 

How to Succeed Writing Mac Software by Wil Shipley.

Awesome link, thanks!

[vmarks]

The iPhone web dev specs (something you already have a decent working knowledge of, web dev)
are published on Apple Developer Connection - sign up for a free account. You can use the Mac with iPhoney from Marketcircle: iPhoney to test your application.

[driven]

Originally Posted by @pplejaxkz 

Awesome link, thanks!

I concur.

[James L]

Originally Posted by hayesk 

I think you need an actual Computer Science degree to be a developer with Apple (or a ton of experience), but as vmarks says - a career isn't one thing. What do you want to do?

One of my closest friends works at Apple in Cupertino. They most definitely do not require a Computer Science degree (at least for some of the coding positions). My friend did have a long history of writing code for the Mac OS though.

[driven]

I guess I'll ask the primary question here that I think the OP is trying to get to:

- Does anyone amongst us work at Apple?