Apple Promotion Template

Free Apple promotion packet template

Structured around Apple's excellence is paramount framework. Covers every section your manager needs. Enter your email and it's yours in 30 seconds.

Apple runs annual performance reviews in the fall, with promotion decisions typically finalized by year-end.

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What's in the Apple template

Every section maps to what Apple actually evaluates. Prompts and examples included so you know exactly what to write.

Section 01

Executive Summary

A concise overview of your promotion case at Apple: who you are, your current level, what you've achieved, and why you're ready.

Section 02

Key Metrics

Your top 6-8 quantified achievements in a scannable format. Revenue, users, efficiency gains, cost savings. The first thing reviewers read.

Section 03

Craft Excellence

Demonstrate exceptional craft and attention to detail in your work

Section 04

Innovation & Craft

Show innovation and creative problem-solving that moves the product forward

Section 05

Cross-team Influence

Provide evidence of cross-functional collaboration and influence

Section 06

Impact & Results

Document sustained impact at the scope of the next level

Why this template works

Levels 2-6
career bands

Apple's career ladder runs from Level 2 (entry) to Level 6 (Principal/Distinguished) for ICs, with a parallel management track. The Level 4 to 5 jump is notoriously selective, requiring sustained cross-functional impact.

Annual
review cycle

Apple runs annual performance reviews typically in September/October, with promotion decisions finalized in the following months. Mid-year check-ins provide an opportunity to course-correct, but most promotions land in the annual cycle.

Craft
excellence is paramount

Apple's culture prizes craft excellence and attention to detail above all. Promotion cases must demonstrate not just impact, but the quality and polish of your work, your ability to innovate, and how you raise the bar for your team.

Works for every level transition at Apple

Level 2 → 3Level 3 → 4 (Senior)Level 4 → 5 (Staff)Level 5 → 6 (Principal)Manager → Senior Manager

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