Why I May Never Become an Apple Engineer...

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If you’ve been watching my videos, you know that I’ve always had a goal of working at Apple as a Product Design Engineer. But, I recently I realized it may not be possible for me and here’s why…
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00:00 Intro
01:15 The Realization
06:02 My Time at Ecobee
09:54 Mark Rober
13:36 Choosing Your Future
14:34 Conclusion
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My name is Tamer Shaheen, and I am a recent mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Waterloo, currently working as a Mechanical Design Engineer. I like to make videos about university/college, engineering, and personal development. Thank you so much for watching!

[@stefangrozdanovic4908]

My friend, my advice to you is to give up on Apple, don't prop them up like this and idolize them. Just because they are a successful multinational company doesn't mean that you will enjoy working for them even. I know you also want job security and that's why you avoid startups, but these conglomerates can also make decisions that leaves you without a job. There are a lot of good companies that do great engineering, and have challenging and rewarding work and will offer you with a stable job opportunity! Also think about this, if a company ghosts you 6 times and treats you like this, do you really want to work for that company? Do you really think they won't treat you like trash once you get hired?

[@M.FranckDaniel]

ok buddy

[@Hukanna]

Bro just leaked a apple interview and doesnt know why he didnt get hired

[@mr.random8447]

Is there an NDA when you interview there?

[@IGetWicked]

Nop! But if I was a recruiter i would be annoyed as F if I found my voice and interview on youtube.

[@sepg5084]

​@@mr.random8447 no. But if i was the hiring manager, i would not hire someone who just says whatever in their youtube channel without discretion.

[@jakoblindelof92]

​@@sepg5084thats the problem, they are too picky.

[@sepster2740]

Mark Rober said on a podcast once that Apple indirectly told him he should stop making KZbin videos and stuff and focus on Apple. So yeah it could be a reason. Edit: The interview was with MKBHD on the waveform podcast here on KZbin. The other thing I'll say is, I love these videos that you make. There is alot of good information in them and I'm sure it helps alot of people with their own interviews but it also raises the question if these videos themselves, not just your side hussle, hurt your chances in an interview as well not just with apple but any company for that matter. Like if they just give you an interview even, are they going to end up on your KZbin channel which they might not want.

[@TarnjotNijjer]

I have always thought this, that maybe documenting in-depth of everything about a company especially interview process and day to day work, they may not love it.

[@Ivan-se5ge]

Keep your head up man. It might suck now, but sacrificing Apple for the things they won't hire you for is totally dodging a bullet.

[@dgjwngwergwr8782]

Not at all, getting a job at apple is much more beneficial for him than not It’s a fact, and facts make people cry

[@sepg5084]

​@@dgjwngwergwr8782 that's not a fact, that's just your opinion. Try harder, kid

[@bobbygonzalez2496]

​@@dgjwngwergwr8782 they outsourcing alot of their jobs anyways

[@ay-pn8jy]

He can make more money, and actually benefits people , from working for some company so yeah I understand when he said his side hustle is fulfilling

[@zahcuri]

not trying to hate or be rude i love your videos but have you ever considered your digital footprint of your youtube channel affecting your chances of getting a job

[@nicolascordobaprado3455]

Tamer, I think your online presence warranted that some companies might not accept you despite you having the skills necessary for that job, unfortunately

[@shaanbanday]

Perhaps it's time to look at working at traditional companies instead of these tech companies if you are not finding success. Maybe like Ford, Toyota, P&G, GE, OPG, Bruce Power, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, etc.

[@umar5834]

Probably not Lockheed and Boeing for him since we’re muslim. But yea I agree those companies have a lot of jobs

[@adeebmomen4541]

I been trying Boeing and Lockheed for a while as an aerospace graduate from a top school and project experiences . They will not move past the hiring manger. smh

[@benm3403]

@@adeebmomen4541any coops or internships? Those companies care way more about experience than school. Try going for them in a few years of a full time role on your resume.

[@Albert_Hu]

@@umar5834 unless you’re not a US citizen, religion is no barrier to getting a job at Boeing or LM

[@shaanbanday]

@@Albert_Hu not from their side, but we would have an issue working for companies that make weapons from our side.

[@Rudenbehr]

It is a statistical inevitability that if you apply to Apple every year, you will be accepted at least once before reaching the end of the average human lifespan.

[@whoareyou5278]

Lmaoo sir are you a bot

[@Rudenbehr]

@@whoareyou5278 no I'm what chatgpt trains off of

[@AmmoBops]

Definitely not true, as time goes on the amount of applicants rise, competition will only get worse

[@MouhamadouDiop-lw1sr]

Definitely a toxic relationship. Let it go, you cannot force qadr bro 😂😂

[@adoyizao]

So much closure right here😂 My heart’s lighter now for all the shege they’ve shown you

[@tofehintiolofin2614]

you are definitely Nigerian

[@davesondave101]

Shege Pro Max, no pun intended

[@takudzwamashamba7453]

Nigerian here 😂

[@tofehintiolofin2614]

@@takudzwamashamba7453 cool she una dey for naij?

[@zidyepdodo7577]

Now How you dey expect am make e know wetin be "shege"?

[@albertorosales9113]

Honestly dude it’s not worth it to sell your soul to Apple.

[@AmmaarBedasso]

keep up the good work tamer

[@matty7846]

Never give up and you’ll eventually achieve your dreams.

[@dennislu8790]

hey man keep up the good work! Love your content as always

[@Ali-pf9vl]

As a fellow engineer, muslim , Egyptian. You are فخر العرب I like the fact that you are not a youtuber as you said, you only talk when something comes up , so no filler and commercial content . You have job hunting 101 that I send to my friends and tell them this is what I follow 😅❤. I learned a lot from you , so keep going, and it's rare to have someone talk uncensored on youtube, which is appreciated

[@lduh9446]

Stop it with the arabs pride shit it is way overused it lost its meaning. No one is the Arabs pride. He’s great good for him nothing more bruh.

[@princessbamigboye]

You'll do greater things than working at Apple. I just know you will. We're all rooting for you. Keep reacing for the stars, Tamer. You nay even start your own company one day. Who knows?

[@fadymitry3562]

Bro why are you putting these companies up on a pedestal? Sure they’ll pay you good but you have something much more valuable: this growing channel. Consider putting more creative energy into this channel and maybe one day inshaAllah you’ll be able to fund your own engineering projects! God bless!

[@lsjmartin6220]

keep grinding man

[@timcao6801]

just noticed your channel. you are very inspiring!

[@calerickson3840]

“I will always be thankful for the forever I never got with you that I once thought I wanted” K. Brooke

[@abbasdharamsi]

This was an eye-opener, Tamer! It's tough to hear about the hurdles you've faced with Apple, but it seems like you're on the right track focusing on what makes you happy. I also share my experiences with tech companies on my channel, which might resonate with you. Your resilience is really motivating!"

[@eyadsalah-eddine625]

I can elaborate on this, Apple is super strict about their privacy and security policies.Therefore Apple may find you a security concern since you have a KZbin channel that directly shows your interview process with them to the public and what questions they ask. There was literally a video that you posted on KZbin of literally the interviewer asking you questions in real time, that's a big concern for Apple! Therefore they might find you as a security threat since you leaked information on what they ask during an interview process and maybe you might leak information while working for them.

[@martinsolorzano9071]

Exactly this. It makes you a liability Tamer, and they were proven correct the moment you posted that video. It’s not your fault, it’s just the way things work.

[@gsidhu6]

Welcome to the real world my young friend. It’s not about how much you know or how well you learn, it’s what you do with it.

[@Prancey]

Yo @TamerShaheen ! How's Project AMG going?

[@billiecook97]

I think you're putting Tech companies on a pedestal in general bro. They dont think about you, they just wanna succeed. try a later stage start-up or go for a more traditional engineering firm. you'll do well.

[@JasonGoodison]

I think low key most companies don't like you having a side hustle. I think its backwards too - but Microsoft might be the exception (at least in my experience). Would recommend a job there if you're interested

[@sandsturm7073]

First of I really like your videos and think you are a very well rounded knowledgeable ME. But why are you putting apple on a pedestal ? Apple is just the marketing/ brand ...the products are awful especially cause they only made minor changes to their products in the last few years and their prices are boarderline unethical milking the costumers with their way to high profit margin .....also in my eyes apple is not that interesting for Mechanical Engineers.... It's more interesting for programmers or Electrical Engineers afterall the actual components that a Mechanical engineer would work on almost don't change? There are a lot of companies out there with way more interesting ME jobs companies like Porsche, Tesla or even Nasa and Boeing.

[@rk99688]

Finally someone said it. Apple is so overrated people start to worship it even when it has awful products or hiring practice or toxic culture in general.

[@maxadonna6545]

While you’re a legitimate inspiration to so many up and coming engineers and provide some of the highest quality content out there, your videos may be the exact reason why you aren’t getting hired. By openly exposing just how messed up these big companies are, you are unfortunately opening yourself up to not being selected for these reasons most likely. Apple and other companies most likely hate that you’re actually exposing their twisted hiring methods and how much they use their candidates for their own benefit whilst not even hiring that same candidate. Keep pushing on man

[@drakata27]

I think you are right that it is because of your youtube channel. I have also heard weird stories about Apple. It just seems like a weird place to work at. Dude you dodged a missile.

[@positiveahay7167]

Fr? What you heard

[@astanakazakhstan3220]

@@positiveahay7167 Heard from an EE that their company was chosen as a supplier to Apple. Apple gave them a very tight deadline for the prototype and very ambitious spec, they barely delivered it, but then Apple said that they weren't even planning to work with that company, they just wanted to pressure their preferred supplier to work faster

[@ExemplifiedGamer]

great video Tamer - promise that the payout and reward of investing in your own brand and product will drastically outweigh the alleged prestige of working at a big company like Apple. It's important to be flexible and take life as it comes, and realize you're destined for greater things than what you originally set out to achieve

[@sethpolevoi4027]

You could briefly private your account while going through the interview process

[@Machinery_Designer]

A Top 5 company wants to hire dedicated employees, also having a “side hustle” that could workout and create a separate revenue stream could encourage that culture for you and other employees, and for the employee this gives you options to eventually leave the job if you wanted, creating problems of employee retention for them, which obviously isn’t good from the company’s perspective. You also give out a lot about your personality in these videos so an employer has more than enough content to judge you and compare to their other options

[@Alex-jo2oi]

I have the same experience with this Utility company I’ve been interested in for a few years. I have had great interviews, feedback, etc. still no offer. Just ghosted. Not sure what else to do.

[@ShellyNoelly]

Hey Tamer - are you familiar with iCanStudy and dr. Justin Sung? Given your audience maybe he is someone you can do some type of collaboration with? Don't think they do sponsorships but like yourself give a lot of value to students - keep up the good work.

[@taskinabdur-rahman3487]

bro is obsessed with apple lol.

[@saturn_Il]

يا حبيبي خلاص، حصل خير الله يعوضك بوضيفة اسحن لعله خير. باذان الله تجيك الوضيفة الى ترضيك

[@GRUMO]

Apple is known for its secrecy. They may be concerned that you post what you do on KZbin (and that you devote so much time to it) - However, you've already demonstrated a great talent to create well-produced educational videos. Keep doing what you're good at. KZbin (and the world) needs more great educators like you!

[@toriancromar]

Dude if you’re an engineer I know you may not want to do it but why not create something yourself and growing/starting your own business. You have the power, the skills, maybe not the funds for insane projects but I’m sure you can still do great things with what you do have.

[@mronci8650]

Genuinely curious why does it have to be Apple why not any other company that isn’t FAANG?

[@AnonymousAnonymous-oj9ic]

I doubt companies such as Apple(or companies in general) would appreciate you sharing political/heavily controversial content on your Instagram account either. Likewise, they probably wouldn't approve of you putting on blast your former employers on your platform after being laid off. Anyways, keep up the good work.

[@michaelyoung9989]

dude, you made money from Apple in some way and you did it brilliantly.

[@mohammedqissi9036]

I like what are you trying to do with your life and how you are a great person and you don’t give up easily, but I have you one advice that I hope you take it with open arms , please take out the craingee music at the end of the video

[@IliaPovarenkin]

Friend, take a look at how Samsung works and improves itself by time. That place might give you a way better sight in the future as they are into creative people - just as you! Love from Toronto

[@alimosa47]

did you think of that coming to Saudi or UAE it's easier to get engineering jobs here and they pay very well

[@Occ881]

We will subscribe and like

[@Raihanul-Hoque]

Nice

[@hubertlawrence4903]

Sounds like Apple wants your skills, experience and soul

[@Susmita_Sikder]

Wow!! You have grown so much!! I remember the time when I first saw you video on making notes as an engineering student and you had 7k I believe.... now almost 240k!!! Thats just amazing. And as for the Apple, don't be upset or defeated just because you can't work there. I strongly believe when the Almighty closes a door, it just opens another one which is a lot better. Who knows, maybe in the next 3 years you will be in a big company making big bucks and telling us how happy you are. And believe me, I can't wait for that video to be uploaded 💜

[@viiking1304]

working at F1 would be cool

[@billiecook97]

Most F1 teams are based in the UK. its very cool though, My Friend is a Composite Design Engineer for Red Bull

[@awasow7019]

I don't think that's why Apple isn't hiring you. I know a few people who work at Apple and still create content on KZbin, like BABE ENGINEER. Apple is the number one company today, and there's a lot of competition. Everyone I know who works at Apple got their job because they either knew someone already working there or were top engineers. Plus, I believe you're Canadian, so they would likely need to sponsor your work authorization. Lastly, your content isn't like Marc's. Marc is always inventing and creating, while you focus more on discussing how to become an engineer. If you start creating and demonstrating on KZbin how you invent something cool from scratch, Apple or other big companies will likely reach out and hire you.

[@SamarK45]

I’ve been following your channel regularly and love your passion and work. I don’t mean to sound rude, but honestly, it seems like you’re getting stuck on the Apple interview story a lot lately. No offense meant, but maybe it’s time to move on. This kinda thing’s pretty common in today’s job market - ghosting, canceled interviews - it’s not just you. Loads of folks have been going through it in their job search (even candidates with 10+ years exp). You’re a talented ME, no doubt. Plenty of other awesome companies out there besides Apple. Keep pushing forward!

[@idrisbabatunde5829]

He is not the only one facing this hurdle, but he has been the only one speaking about it to lighten the mood of others. You get a different kind of feeling when you failed and the best in your class also failed.

[@lilpinky5303]

Why these comments so hateful smh , L comments , may Tamer be blessed

[@sepg5084]

If i was the hiring manager in apple, i wouldn't hire a youtuber who could spill whatever anything they want to spill in their channel.

[@HumzaAhmed-pu2ed]

Honestly looking at the facts your right bro, imagine being 6 foot 5 mechanical engineer, worked at tesla, does judo, does handstand push ups and muscle ups and gets rejected by apple. Thats the only explanation.

[@clem5474]

This video has sealed your fate with Apple, but it's okay. You should go where you are wanted anyway.

[@Kage1128]

whomp whomp

[@Eljefe5948]

This just shows how much companies don't care about employees. Even if you don't have side hustles some companies will rejects you for not having anything 😂. HR and recruiters are the Karens of The job market

[@limsiryuean5040]

Remember when an Apple engineer's daugther got her dad fired because she was leaking a new model of Iphone with a blog before the release? Yea, I would understand why

[@MAGIC66able]

I have always thought your online presence was probably a deterrent to some big companies

[@STEMAccelerators]

According to my statistics, your channel has a tendency to reach 797,902 subscribers by the end of 2024.

[@sirak1277]

Brother I think the problem is you posting stuff online related to your job and ranting about it.

[@TnXJD]

I've never worked with top-class company like APPLE. but I would say when you grow up, what you really want when you're young may not be true.

[@hq1082]

you might have some disillusionment, sometimes the goal you want is not always what its chalked up to be.

[@omrani92]

I know about German KZbinr who got laid off from meta because of his KZbin Chanel. So it’s very common

[@williamricardobonillavilla1808]

The guy leaked an interview from apple. Film without their consent and wonders why apple don't want to hire him.

[@Whatever20237]

at this point I feel he is making a big mistake by spreading these unconfirmed stories...

[@michaelshirion5861]

Invalid argument, he released the video months after his Apple interviews were concluded.

[@7oeseven793]

@@michaelshirion5861 doesn't matter. It's still leaked confidential information. Like he leaked the design challenge as well.

[@IGetWicked]

If I was the recruiter I would still be annoyed and probably note it if same person looking for a position .

[@rk99688]

@@Whatever20237 Experiences are not unconfirmed stories. Apple is not Gandhi who will come out and verify or accept anything that anyone shares. Sharing personal experience is important land judging by the ones shared it looks like they want slaves working for them doing want they tell them to do.

[@nevinarushan91]

Even though steve jobs died apple still has his behaviors

[@ilikebeef6504]

Why don’t you just apply to other engineering firms, your always going for Apple. Go to other places, it’s not always about Apple or Google or meta

[@naveedhasan6738]

Apple has no shame no morals I hate that company to my core. They out here searching for robots to work for them endlessly like slaves and denying even one day off. You can tell tameer didnt wanna say it directly but its crazy how unreasonable all of this is. Hope he finds his place as an engineer tbh i look up to him alot

[@ShowLocalTV]

Apple is all about keeping secrets... They don't want a KZbinr on their team. You will reveal everything when you're out the door😂😂😂

[@martinvaisman8578]

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[@ralucaapostol4652]

How ..? Am a newbie in crypto investment, please can you guide me through on how you made profit?

[@martinvaisman8578]

A lot of people still make massive profit from the crypto market, all you really need is a relevant information and some professional advice.

[@martinvaisman8578]

Thanks to Mrs Deborah Davis.

[@martinvaisman8578]

She's a licensed broker here in the states

[@bradleywellington8624]

YES!!! That's exactly her name (Deborah Davis) so many people have recommended highly about her and am just starting with her 😊 from Brisbane Australia🇦🇺

[@AndiPlays]

After making this video, I don't think you can work at Apple anymore. You've revealed too much.

[@azuleducation7643]

Absolutely.

[@ahmedtaha837]

Apples are planted , not engineered

[@Manison690]

First

[@azuleducation7643]

Create KZbin about something else, not about all the reasons someone should hire you. Companies do not appreciate you discussing how you and others are treated. If someone wants to work at Apple do not leak confidential information.

[@zaidm1134]

The reason they don't want you with a side hustle: It is because if you work at Apple and have a successful side hustle. This will make you rich very quickly, as you will have 2 good incomes. This may cause you to leave Apple quite early on So it isn't worth it for them Edit: This was my guess but Tamer mentioned it literally a minute later 😂😂

[@chemistryphysics716]

Tamer. Apple sees you already as having a full time youtube job. you are not serious to them. the apple job is actually the side hustle. get serious man. you want a real job or you a tuber?

[@StackinnBuddah]

bro who cares Ur such a apple fan boy, the company isn't even all that. There is so much better out there. Ur so smart go do your own thing or join a group of people doing something massive. Who cares if apple doesn't want to hire you. Tired of you complaining about it dude. Come work for me

[@azuleducation7643]

You post all about Apple. It’s not about just side hustle, it’s that you are obsessed with Apple. You leak everything you know about Apple. Question of trust and confidentiality. Your videos do not inspire trust to be an Apple employee. Your side hustle is all about disclosing Apple stories. It is coming across as very desperate. You speak negatively about Apple and other companies. It’s not that you are entrepreneurial. It’s that all you do is share Apple stories.

[@Ivan-se5ge]

Damn so Apple only wants to hire nerds

[@mateuspires7282]

Fanboys of apple

[@Daak32145]

Lol big cope behavior. Definitely not true

[@M.FranckDaniel]

you want high valu job BUT you make KZbin videos.. .

[@chemistryphysics716]

Tamer. you are giving great advice of how not to get an apple job. you a tuber bro. not an engineer.

[@gav5709]

Hello Tamer! We ask that you please delete or privatize this video as it speaks badly of the company. If this does not occur within 3 days, we will take appropriate legal measures.

[@theanimalbutt01]

Inshallah you will see much better things than a job at apple. Qadr of Allah