Verizon Wireless Seeks To Expand Local Workforce At Fairleigh Dickinson University Job Fair In New Jersey

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Verizon Wireless, America's leading wireless provider, is seeking highly-qualified applicants to fill hundreds of customer-facing positions now available in the company's business sales, telesales and Communications Store teams throughout the New York Metro area. The company plans to hire nearly 700 employees this year to keep pace with the growing demand for its wireless voice and data products and services.

The job fair will take place at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, New Jersey on Wednesday, November 8, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The job fair will be held at Dickinson Hall/Rothman Center.

Among the new full-and part-time employees being sought are English-Spanish speaking candidates to meet the needs of the New York Metro area's growing Hispanic population.

The company offers highly competitive salaries and benefits that include health care coverage that begins on the first day of employment, a 401(k) program with dollar-for-dollar matching of up to 6 percent of salary, profit-sharing, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, annual bonuses, and long-term incentive plans. Employees also can take advantage of numerous opportunities for career advancement.

Job requirements include one-to-two years of retail sales or service experience. A college degree is highly desirable. To learn more, interested candidates may visit the company's website at www.verizonwireless.com/careers.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 56.7 million voice and data customers. The company is headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J. Find more information on the Web at www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

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