If you’re hoping to apply for a job with Apple, you might have to wait a bit.
Per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is currently freezing its hiring process for many jobs. The move seems to be a cost-cutting measure, and does not cover jobs related to research and development, especially those working on future devices and long-term initiatives.
It’s thought that the move rounds out part of a plan Apple implemented in July to slow down new employee hiring and operational spending.
It’s also been reported that Apple has “paused almost all hiring.” Apple has apparently told staff across multiple divisions that there will be no new onboarding of new hires for several months. Interestingly, Apple’s website continues to advertise job postings for several positions. Nevertheless, the report claims that Apple’s hiring process has been put on hold.
Apple has stated that the company continues to hire new employees, but given the “current economic environment,” it’s taking a deliberate approach in some parts of its business.
Per Apple:
“We are very confident in Apple’s future and are investing for the long term. We want to be thoughtful and make smart decisions that enable us to continue fueling innovation for the long term.”
Although Apple’s CEO Tim Cook denied that the company had frozen its hiring process, rumors of the measure started as early as July. Back then, rumors had it that Apple would slow down hiring and spending growth, although not corporate-wide.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via The Mac Observer and Bloomberg