Dell Hiring Overview For 2023

Official company policy for hiring felons

We’re still waiting for it and Dell’s website doesn’t say. However, the job postings we looked at said the following:

“Dell is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Dell are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Dell will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.”

Has Dell hired felons in the past?

We’re not sure as there are no online employee comments about this.

Does Dell hire people with misdemeanors?

They might, but still no strong indicators.

Will Dell hire you with pending charges?

This is tricky, because it will greatly depend on how they view the charges you’re accused of.

Is Dell on the Ban the Box list?

Unfortunately, Dell doesn’t support the two most important national initiatives — Ban the Box and the Fair Chance Business Pledge — that help ex-felons in the workplace.

Here’s why this matters. Since they aren’t behind Ban the Box, the job application may ask if you have a criminal record. We know that companies on the Ban the Box list have removed this question. This is their way to show that it’s important to find out about your skills and work history before your criminal background.

The Fair Chance Business Pledge is taken by companies to confirm that they judge all job applicants fairly. This means that your criminal record is not automatically a deal breaker when you apply for a job with them.

Does Dell have special programs for hiring felons?

No, it appears they don’t. This doesn’t tell us how to get hired at Dell, though. Read on!

What are the odds someone with a felony will get hired?

The odds are uncertain. Here’s why we have this opinion:

• We don’t yet have their official policy on hiring ex-offenders. Having said that, their job postings confirm that they comply with equal opportunity employment laws.
• Dell isn’t on the Ban the Box list and hasn’t signed the Fair Chance Business Pledge.
• There is no online employee confirmation that you can get a job at Dell with a felony or a misdemeanor.
• They don’t have any special programs for hiring felons.

We feel pretty similar about lesser offenses. Does Dell hire people with misdemeanors? Sadly, we’re unsure.

What are some entry-level jobs?

Dell’s website filters job openings by criteria such as ‘entry-level’ and ‘no experience’. Here are a couple of examples:

Customer Service Specialist

• Answers customer questions about Dell products and services.
• Supports sales team with positive customer relations.
• Works with distributors to document customer issues.
• You need to have some problem solving and communication skills, as well as know your way around a computer.

Client Technical Support

• Provides technical solutions to frontline agents.
• Analyzes and resolves product problems.
• Expert knowledge of Dell hardware and software is required as well as technical writing skills.

Tips to get hired here with a felony

Go to the jobs page on Dell’s website. There’s a ton of great information there, including answers to the most common questions about their application process. To apply for a job, upload your resume and fill in all the data required.

Here are some helpful tips to get a job at Dell with a felony:

Highlight your computer know-how — Can you work on a computer. Don’t just stop at the basics required for the job you’re applying for. Add your experience with databases and your love of computer games. This demonstrates why you want to work in tech.

Show Dell that you’re a team player — Include in your resume what your role was on any workplace teams. Be ready to explain further during your job interview. Also, you should talk about your contributions to a sports team. Stories of how well you work and play with others go over really well in an interview.

Demonstrate your other competencies — Pay special attention to the types of behaviors asked for in job postings. Take time to think about the ways that you use these competencies. Here’s a quote from Dell’s FAQs that says how this is important in an interview:

“Be prepared to provide specific examples of your behavior in particular situations and how the behaviors helped you develop in previous roles. Dell is also looking for examples of how you have demonstrated specific competencies needed for the role you are interviewing for.”

Illustrate how you’re part of your community — Have you helped in fundraising drives or community clean up days? Maybe you volunteer at the local food bank? Or perhaps you’ve tutored other offenders? It may not seem like much to you, but any example of how you’ve assisted others reveals your good character.

Talk up any awards and certificates you have — This is in addition to educational achievements. Bring these with you to your interview. You should be proud of anything that shows you’ve been recognized for putting in extra effort. The hiring manager will know that you like to learn and grow.

Yes, Dell does background checks. Be ready for them to check anything on your resume. If you’re wondering how does Dell do background checks, the company website doesn’t say specifically what they check. But they do say that they use E-Verify to confirm that you can work in the United States.

Here’s some important information about what different states require for background checks:

In the states listed below, employers only need to check the last seven years of your record:

• California
• Colorado*
• Kansas*
• Maryland*
• Massachusetts
• Montana
• Nevada
• New Hampshire*
• New York*
• Texas*
• Washington*

(* sometimes certain pay or salary brackets require one.)

In the following states, not guilty verdicts aren’t included in a background check:

• Alaska
• California
• Hawaii
• Indiana (limited check)
• Kentucky
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• New York

However, most states will look at your complete criminal history. The states below do this and the report includes offenses where you were found not guilty:

• Alabama
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Connecticut
• DC
• Delaware
• Florida
• Idaho
• Indiana (extensive check)
• Iowa
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• New Jersey
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oregon
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Company ratings

Dell has some good ratings. For instance, on glassdoor.com, over 13,000 reviewers give them 3.9 out of 5 stars. 81% say they’d recommend the company to a friend. In addition, an amazing 91% approve of the CEO, Michael Dell. Here’s feedback from a current employee Glassdoor gives as a good example:

“Pros: Best tech job, best work-life balance, killer benefits including gym membership and 401k match. LOVE that integrity is a key principal even at the loss of revenue. Cons: Too much growth.”

Dell gets equally high ratings on indeed.com — 4 out of 5, based on almost 9,000 reviews.

What felonies Dell will not hire

The company hasn’t expressly said which companies it’s not going to hire. That’s too bad for us, but the next section will shed some light on what convictions will be most damaging.

What felony convictions might have a hard time getting hired here?

You may be wondering: Does Dell hire felons with assault and criminal harassment charges? That’s a good question! The company wants staff who can be team players. They also need people who give good customer service. With these charges in your background, you must convince them that you can treat others with respect.

Depending on the position, fraud, theft and cyber crime convictions may also make it more difficult to get a job with Dell. You may have access to personal and financial information, so the company needs to know that they can trust you.

Does Dell hire sex offenders?

That’s so hard to say. Lots of companies do, but not many of them make it known. You’ll need to put your best foot forward.

Does Dell drug test?

Yes. According to our online research, Dell does drug test.

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