Does Dell hire felons?

Dell will require both a drug test and a background check prior to an offer of employment. This background check will look for felony and misdemeanor convictions at both the federal and state level.

If you get an interview, be honest about your past and your convictions. The company will be more likely to give you a chance than if it finds out after the fact.

On your resume, be sure to account for all prior work history that is applicable to the job you are applying for. Be honest about where that work history came from (even if it came from time in prison). Sell the company on the fact that it doesn't have to train you by playing up all applicable skills and education that you have.

Be sure to acknowledge that no one is perfect, but that you are doing your best to improve. It is very important to Dell that you give examples of where you are developing or are a work in progress.

Dell wants employees who are not only good at what they do but are self-aware, open to criticism, and willing to learn and grow. Show that you fit those characteristics and you will have a chance to succeed.