What
Verizon
Looks For
Verizon cares a lot about employee diversity, believing that differences are a strength. Verizon also looks for employees that will contribute positively to the inclusive workplace environment they have built over the years. Applicants should place an emphasis on how they work with people who are different from them and what makes them unique compared to other potential employees.
History of
Verizon
Verizon is an American telecommunications company created in 2000 through a merger of GTE Corporation and Bell Atlantic Corporation. It offers a variety of wireless products and services. It is currently the second largest provider of wireless telecommunications in the US, only trailing AT&T. Verizon is currently ranked 20th on the Fortune 500, dropping one spot over the past year. Verizon has placed an emphasis on building the best 5G network over diversifying their current portfolio through stepping into the entertainment industry which Comcast and AT&T has done. This seems to have worked in their favor with profits surging by 24% over the past year.
Verizon
Internship Programs
Verizon Internship Program
Verizon offers a variety of internships and co-ops for college students. With both technical and business positions available, interns are placed in the firm’s engineering, telecommunications, operations research, IT, marketing, sales, finance, accounting and HR departments. Throughout the program, Verizon interns learn about the company’s various sectors, have access to online courses, and serve on the intern advisory board. Internships are offered year-round, but the summer program provides the most structure. Some summer interns also stay on as interns in the fall. Programs range from 10 weeks to 6 months.
