iPhone maker Apple is the world's most valuable brand.

At a market valuation of $2.954 trillion approximately, the company is the biggest in terms of market cap globally.

Little doubt then that the company is also one of the most sought-after employers.

During a recent podcast interview hosted by Dua Lipa, Apple CEO Tim Cook was asked: What does it take to work at Apple?About three minutes into the interview, Cook said that everyone he works with at Apple believes that "one plus one equals three." Cook then went on to explain how he did not meant more than simple Maths skill here."It's an incredible feeling to work with people that bring out the best in you, and fundamentally, we all believe that one plus one equals three," Cook said.

"Your idea plus my idea is better than the individual ideas on their own."Traits Apple looks for in employeesCook said in the interview that Apple hires people from "all walks of life".

This includes those with and without college degrees.

He also listed some other traits that help one find success at the iPhone company.

"I think one of the characteristics that I look for in people is collaboration," Cook said.

"Can they really collaborate? Do they deeply believe that 1 plus 1 equals three?" Cook said that he also looks for employees who are curious and not afraid to ask questions.

Other traits he looks for include creativity and someone who is a team player.He said that while he believes coding is an important life skill even outside of work, Apple has hired people who don't know how to code, or those who don't code often or as part of their daily job.