I'm so ready to move on from Dell, but I'm so scared of taking that step.
It's been nearly fifteen years since I last looked for a job. I'm guessing the interview process has changed at least a little in that time. I have a lot to offer to other companies, but I just don't know how to start.
Anybody else in similar situation?
"only thing that help was not having been at Dell too long"
the keyword here is too long. Just heard the snobs up there making remarks like wow, how did we survived for so many years in Dell (by kissing asses and getting a scapegoat every quarter of course, plus anyone can stay in Dell for as long as they want without offering anything extra so long as you have a teammate doing all your work)
I agree I went from Cisco to Oracle to EMC to Dell was at Dell three years in storage got laid off even though I had never missed my number etc but Dell has no clue how to sell anything but laptops and there in lies the rub, when I got laid off despite having been with companies like Cisco whose sales forces are one of the best in the world, having Dell as my last stop on my resume hurt me, I could tell by the way they asked questions, only thing that help was not having been at Dell too long. I Spent two years away have come back the past two and a half and am leaving as quick as I can again ( came back to learn a certain product set at a company that doesn't pressure you as much to perform so I had time) have done very well here but is just a commodity sales company with no clue or desire to get serious about selling real Data Center solutions unless they can be jammed into a 30/60/90 day sales cycle and heaven forbid if you are a relationship sales professional. Dell is not a star for recruiters be prepared to overcome why you stand so long.
Maybe Dell is not well regarded in some places, but I have had many recruiters tell me that it is actually a Plus for me. Very few people on the outside know what goes on inside the company, and that is for the best. Then again, pretty much everyone who has been working for more than a few years knows that most ships in the sea are constantly leaking, but as long as the employees keep bailing, they stay afloat. Believe me, I have worked in many places, and Dell EMC are not exceptions to that rule. Your life is what you make it. Do what you please.
on @R2AynJo-env 's comment I disagree. Move on. Dell pays better when they rehire you. The real advice is to never lose connection with Dell.
and on @R2AynJo-wxv 's comments. Yes. We are all mostly lifers here. Those that are viewed as less desireable are mostly due to them lagging behind market for doing the same thing slowly and repetitively in Dell for 10 years. Normally people leave within 2-5 years and return for another 2-5 years and leave again then return again and stay for good till retirement or getting a package. Just because Dell is good now does not mean you stay, we are all individuals with needs to grow, when the time comes, leave. It's always good to explore the free market. Dell will want us back because the culture is very specific and they do not know how to hire a fit except past success story regardless of how we change, Dell does not change.
Dell EMC folks are viewed less hire able in the current market place. Going to be tough since most are lifers at Dell
Don't move on....Dell pays well... Great benefits.... Contrary to these posts the co-workers and management are great....The company will be GAP profitable soon....I was hired at 57....Took the VSP and was hired back at 63...
Hire a professional resume writer, preferably someone who can also work with you on interview skills. Networking is a big deal.
I recently left after more than 10 years. It was a good move.
Bear in mind that as soon as the interviewers learn that you are coming from Dell or EMC they will be skeptical about your skillset. Coming from Dell or EMC and searching for job does not do miracles.. You need to show them that you are really good in order to get a good job offer. If you are software developer you'd better spend most of your time in web sites such as HackerRank participating in online hackathons in order to polish your rusted skillset.
It's been recommended to me to interview once or twice a year even if you're not truly looking, gets you out to see what's up in the real world, reality is usually an interview every 18-24 months but still helpful to keep your antennae up and network current.
Cough "Network" cough cough
serial job hopper here currently still in Dell and plan to stay longer for reasons. Just update your resume and start applying only jobs you are serious about and do not get emotionally attached to the potential employer, get feedbacks on your resume from savage strangers, put in buzzwords, keywords, whatever that the system and resume screeners will capture. And you mentioned you have a lot to offer, be specific, you cannot sell what you cannot explain. And learn up new stuffs and future jobs. Google it.