I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Verizon (Rapid City, SD) in Dec 2009
Interview
Extensive "behavioral" interview. They ask questions that require you to provide an example (of a time when...), what you did (or how you reacted), and the outcome. Prepare a lot of great examples of times when you overcame objections, dealt with difficult people, were given a project you were the 'leader' of, and the like. They absolutely do not want generalizations, like, "what I like to do when someone objects to a service I am offering is.." but rather, "I had a customer that said they did not want to spend any more money than what it was going to cost for x item..(example of a time..). I realized that I failed to provide a great enough value, and this gentleman happened to work at x company, and explained to him how much time it would save him to get this as well (what you did to overcome it), he decided to get it. I made the company a little bit more money and got more money toward my sales quota (the outcome)!
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Explain a time when you had difficulty with a coworker. What did you do in this situation, and what was the outcome?
Give me an example of a time when you were the leader of a project with other people. What did you do and how did you manage your team? What was the outcome?
The hiring process was okay. I sat in front of a board of ppl and was asked multiple questions. Pretty prepared to be able to speak to the business…..needed 30 more words but i don't have anything else to say about this company! i just think it was an okay experience.
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Verizon in July 2014
Interview
They have a full packet that they go through, depending on the position there could be 1-3 people conducting your interview. They will take turns asking questions. Their initial questions are general (previous employers, years of experience etc).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The main part of the interview consists of STAR format questions (Situation, Task, Action, Result)