Elevating the JOURNEY.

Our Application and Interview Process

Thank you for your interest in Trellix careers! We understand what it’s like to be an applicant – we’ve all been there at one time or another. And we fully realize there are more global jobs in our cyber industry than available talent so it’s important to define our general hiring experience.

To help set expectations, here are our application and interview processes:

  • Once you click the "apply" button, the first step is to create an account with a personal email address and password. You'll then be asked to provide personal information followed by adding your career experiences either by uploading your resume, CV, LinkedIn profile, or by manually entering this information.
  • If you upload a file, you'll have the opportunity to review and edit the parsed information to ensure accuracy.
  • Once your information and career experiences have been established, the application poses a series of questions. Some answers are required while others are voluntary.
  • After you've reviewed your information and agreed to the terms and conditions, you're done!
  • The overall experience takes approximately 7-10 minutes for first-time applicants - but don't worry if you don't have enough time to complete your application. Simply note your account name and password then click the "save and continue" button. When you log back into your account, you can complete your application.

From there:

  • Our recruiters will review resumes, reaching out to the most qualified applicants to share highlights of an opportunity and learn about the person’s career history and ambitions.
  • Once mutual interest is determined, recruiters review qualified applicants with the Hiring Manager to determine the next steps.
  • Those determined to have the requisite experience are scheduled into our interview process, which generally involves a combination of phone, video and in-person interviews. Our most common interviews (3-4) will be with the Hiring Manager, peers, internal partners and/or customers of this role. For senior and highly cross-functional roles, an additional interview or two is common.
  • Your recruiter will then communicate the hiring decision to you. If there is shared interest, your recruiter initiates an offer of employment conversation and completes the hiring process, which includes reference and background checks.

Thanks for taking the time to review and we appreciate your interest in Trellix!

Trellix is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us at accommodations@trellix.com. Please be sure to include your name, preferred method of contact, and a description of your requested accommodation. 

All positions will be filled by the most qualified individuals without regard to age, color, race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual preference, disabilities, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

Resume Tips

Every resume is as unique as the candidate applying - but not every Applicant Tracking System (ATS) perfectly extrapolates or parses resume / CV content into certain application data fields. If there are scanning or parsing errors, it's often due to the format or style of the submitted resume / CV.

Below are tips to help format your resume to provide a better look at your experience and skills.

What To Avoid:

  • Writing personal information in Header and Footer sections such as your Name, Phone # and Address
  • Adding images, photos, text boxes, clip art, logos, annotation texts, etc.
  • Column / tabular formats
  • Mentioning multiple dates for individual jobs
  • Combining positions based on employer
    • Make them standalone jobs for better parsing
    • And always start by writing the company name first, on a separate line
    • Example: “ABC Company: Xyz Job Title”
  • Writing names in all lower-case letters
    • Multi-word names should each start with the first letter in caps, or all in caps

What To Do:

  • List contact information after your name - at the top / start of your resume - will result in better identification
  • Try to give hints whenever possible like:
    • Name: John Doe
      • You can change the "NAME" font color to white so this word is purposely not visible
    • Address: 1234 Main St, City, State, 00000.
    • Mobile Phone: 123 456 7890
    • Home Phone: 1234 6789
    • Email: jdoe@email.com
    • Title: Xyz Job Title
    • Employer: ABC Company
    • Date: Jan 2015 – Present
  • Provide common, separate headings for resume sections like EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, etc.
    • Do not combine multiple sections under a single heading like “EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE” - keep these sections separate
  • Insert additional new lines between job/work history
    • Adding bullets or numbers at the start of each job will create better differentiation between your work history
  • Insert additional new lines between education school sections
    • Adding bullets or numbers at the start of each school will create better differentiation between your education history
  • Write reference section at the end of the document with proper naming, such as “REFERENCES:”

Tips and Tricks for Virtual Interviews

We understand what it’s like to be an applicant – we’ve all been there at one time or another. And we fully realize there are more global jobs in our industry than available talent so it’s important to define our general hiring experience. To help set expectations, here is our interview process once you have applied:

Your Physical Environment

  • Find a quiet, private place, free from possible interruptions.
  • Clear the desk space, except for your questions, notepad, pen/pencil, and your resume.
  • The background behind you is neutral and free from clutter.
  • Adjust the lights in the room; if things appear dark or dim, you may want to bring in an extra desk lamp to brighten the space.
  • Set your cellphone to silent​​​​​​​.

Your Virtual Environment

  • Test your tech! Test your computer’s camera; check that your computer’s audio is working; ensure your internet connection is stable.
  • Close any unnecessary web browser tabs and applications.
  • Position the camera so that you are looking up slightly and centered on the screen.

Dress for Success

  • Opt for neutral, soft colors that are less distracting.
  • If you wear glasses, adjust the lighting in the room to reduce glare from the lenses.

Be Mindful of Body Language

  • Eye contact is just as important during a video interview; make the same level of connection.
  • Direct your gaze at the webcam so your eyes are more likely to align with the eyes of the person on the other end; consider turning off your view of yourself after you join the interview.
  • Nod and smile when appropriate to communicate that you’re giving your full attention.

Prepare for the Unexpected

  • In case of technical difficulties: Before the interview, confirm with the recruiter how they can reach you if needed, or how you can reach your recruiter.
  • Noise interruptions: If noises (sirens, dogs, construction, etc.) interrupt your video interview, apologize for the interruption, and ask for a few moments until the noise has subsided. You may want to mute the microphone if the noise is severe or ongoing.

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