Recent college graduates
are diligently preparing for their first "real" job interview. As these new
graduates perfect their resumes and practice their interviewing skills,
Verizon Wireless, the company with the most customers of any wireless
brand, offers advice to help them evaluate job opportunities and own their
careers.
Competitive Total Rewards Package -- It's likely parents will stop
footing the bill, so new grads should look for first jobs offering a
competitive total rewards package where the pay supports lifestyle choices,
and the opportunity to immediately start saving for the future. Verizon
Wireless recommends job seekers ask potential employers to review in full
detail their benefits package, to make sure what the company offers maps
back to the job hunter's specific objectives. Verizon Wireless, for
example, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits that include
health care coverage day one, a 401(k) program with dollar-for-dollar
matching of the employee's contributions (up to six percent of the
employee's salary), profit-sharing, competitive time off, tuition
reimbursement for continuing education and short- and long-term incentive
plans. Employees also can take advantage of numerous opportunities for
career advancement.
Market Potential -- It's important for new grads to understand the
market potential in the industry in which they are applying for jobs and
evaluate whether the demand is sustainable in the long term. In 2006,
Verizon Wireless set new records for net customer growth -- nearly 7.7
million throughout the year -- and improved upon its customer retention
rates, which continues to be the best in the industry. As Verizon Wireless
continues to grow and support new customers, the rate of new hires will
also likely grow.
Proven Track Record -- An added bonus for job seekers is when outside
sources verify whether a potential employer truly delivers the employee
benefits and opportunities it claims to offer. Similar to the references
potential employees are required to provide, ask the organization to also
provide unbiased information about the work environment. For instance,
Verizon Wireless consistently ranks as one of the best places to work in
the United States by independent experts and organizations. In the past
year alone, the company has been recognized by Working Mother magazine, 100
Best Companies for Working Mothers; The Wellness Councils of America, Gold
Well Workplace; IDG's Computerworld, Best Place for IT;
DiversityBusiness.com, Tops for Diversity; and Training magazine, Training
Top 100.
Clear Message -- Finally, the key to securing a positive job experience
is for college graduates to select a company that knows who it is, what it
has to offer and proudly stands behind its message. A company with a
targeted focus on training and employee satisfaction provides an opportune
position for new grads to acquire the job skills necessary to support a
successful career path right up until retirement. The chief goal at Verizon
Wireless is to continue to deliver the best customer experience in the
wireless industry. To accomplish this, the company recognizes the need to
continually recruit and hire employees with high standards, excellent
communications skills and a passion for superior customer service.
"A job interview is a two-way street, equally contingent on the
interviewee sizing up the opportunity as the interviewer deciding whether
the candidate would bring value to the company," said Martha Delehanty,
vice president -- human resources for Verizon Wireless. "Winning employers
offer high earning potential, great benefits, and growth opportunities.
Recent college graduates and all job seekers should be diligent about
looking for these factors in a potential employer to ensure they are
starting their careers with a company that supports their personal goals
and offers them the opportunity for professional growth."Labels: career training, high school, scholarship |
