Working At Verizon Communications

No, Verizon no longer drug tests prior to employment. While Verizon suspended drug testing in 2018, employees are not allowed to come to work under the influence of any substances.

Verizon also reserves the right to drug test any employees who are suspected of being under the influence of drugs or substances while at work, talk about using drugs or substances, or have been involved in a workplace accident.

Yes, Verizon will hire felons as long as the felony occurred over seven years ago. Having a criminal record is not an automatic exclusion of employment. The HR representative will conduct a background check that will check for both federal and state crimes.

To answer "why are you interested in working for Verizon?" you should play up your interest in telecommunications, mobile devices, and tablets.

Verizon wants employees who are passionate about innovation and moving the telecommunications industry forward. To that end, play to your admiration for the organization's restructuring to optimize growth and that you desire to grow with the company.

You write a cover letter for a job at Verizon by focusing on the importance of innovation in the telecommunications industry. Verizon wants employees who understand the latest trends in mobile devices, tablets, and related technology.

The minimum age for employment at Verizon is 18 years old and all employees must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

These roles are hourly positions that are customer-facing with an emphasis on providing customers with excellent customer service. Typical duties include:

Verizon offers benefits to employees. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a number of other benefits including:

• Life insurance

• Disability insurance

• 401K savings plan (with employer matching up to six percent)

• Paid time off (up to six weeks)

• Paid holidays (up to eight per year)

• Paid personal days (up to six per year)

• Parental leave

• Employee Assistance Program

The dress code for Verizon is business casual. Verizon requires that employees are dressed neat and professional at all times. There may be additional dress requirements for employees in management positions.

The hiring process at Verizon varies by position and can be quite extensive. In some cases, the hiring process has taken as many as five weeks. The hiring steps include:

• Filling out an application form

• Online assessments

• Video interview

• At least one in-person interview: This is usually done with the hiring manager and an employee at the same level as the position you are applying for. For some positions, additional in-person interviews may be required

• Pre-employment screenings such as a background check

Diego Scotti Is the CMO of Verizon. Diego Scotti has been the chief marketing officer (CMO) of Verizon since 2018.

Scotti oversees all aspects of Verizon's marketing, experience design, and brand communications across all business units.