I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Dell Technologies in June 2010
Interview
Searched for and applied for a position online.
Was contacted by a recruiter for a phone interview which we went ahead and did at that time.
Recruiter lined up an onsite interview immediately following the phone screening.
Interviewed with a panel of three managers who all seemed distracted/disinterested (this is a cultural thing) and was provided no real feedback.
Be prepared to talk about your technical knowledge, sales acumen, and how you're different. If you throw a canned answer at one of the managers, be prepared to have a long/hard interview. They're primarily looking for you to be honest and show you can sell by selling yourself.
Was sent an offer a few days later contingent on background check and drug screen.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
We have candidates with more technical backgrounds than you or with more sales experience than you, why should we offer you a position?
I applied online. I interviewed at Dell Technologies
Interview
- tell me about yourself
- walk me through your resume
very easy there were a lot of behavioral questions though so be ready to answer behavioral questions and be able to be very bublly and chatty
They sent a hire vue where you can answer a few questions for them on a recorded thing. They ask some things like why you want to work there and to sell them on a city.
I interviewed at Dell Technologies (California, MD)
Interview
1. Define the Interview Goals
What skills and qualities are you looking for?
What type of experience is necessary?
What kind of cultural fit are you aiming for?
2. Plan the Interview Structure
Introduction (5-10 mins): Build rapport and give an overview of the company and role.
Technical/Skill Assessment (20-30 mins): Ask job-specific questions, problem-solving tasks, or case studies.
Behavioral/Soft Skills (15-20 mins): Use STAR-based questions (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to assess past experiences.
Company & Role Discussion (10 mins): Allow the candidate to ask questions and discuss expectations.
Closing (5 mins): Explain the next steps and timeline.
3. Choose the Right Questions
General: "Tell me about yourself."
Technical: "Can you walk me through how you solved a difficult problem at work?"
Behavioral: "Describe a time you handled conflict in a team."
Cultural Fit: "What kind of work environment helps you thrive?"
4. Involve Key Stakeholders
Consider multiple interviewers: HR, a team leader, or peers.
If needed, schedule a second-round interview for deeper assessments.
5. Evaluate and Compare Candidates
Use a scoring system based on skills, experience, and answers.
Take post-interview notes to compare strengths and gaps.