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      Strategic Sourcing Manager Interview

      12 Jun 2013
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Cupertino, CA

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      Strategic Sourcing Manager Interview

      14 Mar 2023
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

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      Interview

      Short interview. Tell me about yourself. Why are you a good fit for role. Tell me about categories you have managed. Did not communicate on a timely manner, emails lagged.

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      Question 1

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      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied through university. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Apple (Cupertino, CA) in Apr 2013

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      Strategic Sourcing Manager Interview

      5 Mar 2022
      Anonymous interview candidate
      San Jose, CA
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Apple (San Jose, CA) in Nov 2019

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