GREENVILLE, S.C., March 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless is adding 98 full-time customer specialists and retail employees before April 1. The positions will be based across South Carolina, and interested candidates may apply online by visiting the Verizon Wireless website at www.vzwcareers.com1.
The new positions offer competitive salaries and benefits, including health care coverage that begins on the first day of employment, and participation in the company's 401 (k) program with a dollar-for-dollar match of up to six percent of an employee's salary contribution.
Verizon, which employs 3,700 South Carolinians, offers tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance and annual bonuses. The company promotes work/life balance by offering lactation rooms for new mothers, on-site college courses, education study rooms, dining facilities and state-of-the-art fitness centers staffed with personal trainers.
Verizon Wireless has been named one of the best companies for working moms by Working Mother for thirteen straight years. Computer World lists Verizon Wireless as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT."
"Verizon Wireless is a growing company in an exciting industry, and we are expanding here in South Carolina," said Jerry Fountain, president of the Carolinas/Tennessee region for Verizon Wireless. "We are committed to offering resources to all our employees that help them enjoy work and grow their careers without sacrificing the things that are most important to their families."
Verizon Wireless actively recruits military veterans.
"Veterans return home every day and have to begin new lives as civilians," said Michele Brookshire of Verizon's Talent Acquisitions Team. "Verizon recruiters are trained to understand the value of a candidate's military experience. We believe those sometimes intangible skills add value to our company and help a veteran to thrive in a team environment like ours."
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