I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Verizon (Rochester, NY) in Dec 2015
Interview
Interviews at Verizon Wireless are pretty standard. There is the initial inquiry about your background and how that will help you in the position you are interviewing for. Then there are typically 5 behavior based questions so be answered in either BAR or SAR format. At the end there is normally a why you/me opportunity.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had a conflict with a peer. What was it about and how did you handle it?
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Verizon (New York, NY) in Aug 2012
Interview
group interview with multiple supervisors. SOAR format. Can be intimidating. You sit in a room with yourself and at least 2 current supervisors. they ask formatted questions and expect a full description of the situation, action, resolution. must give lots of detail. If this interview is sucesful, there is a second interview with the associate director/director before job offer is given.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a time when you had a conflict with another employee and how did you handle it?
I applied through other source. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Verizon (Charlotte, NC) in Feb 2016
Interview
Verizon utilizes the STAR interview process. The interview usually revolves around situational questions and what you did or would do in a situation. There are usually about 5 different questions asked covering different categories once you are applying for management positions. The initial interview is with 2 Senior Managers and if you interview strong enough to make it to the final interview. That interview is with the Director and Human Resources. The interviews can last anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. The more detailed the answers the better the results.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was an opportunity that you had in your previous role and how would you overcome that?