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Working at Verizon Communications in Chicago, IL: 4 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Chicago, IL Area

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On average, employees in Chicago, IL at Verizon Communications give their company a 2.4 rating out of 5.0 based on 4, whereas overall Average Rating of Verizon Communications is 4.0 out of 5.0 based on 541 Verizon Communications Review Ratings. The happiest Verizon Communications employees in Chicago, IL are Wireless Sales Representatives submitting an average rating of 4.4 and Anonymous Employees with a rating of 4.0.

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4.0
Average Rating
(based on 386 Verizon Communications Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
3.8
Growth Opportunities
3.5
People You Work With
4.4
Person You Work For
4.3
Rewards You Receive
4.1
Support You Get
3.9
Way You Work
4.1
Work Setting
4.0
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"A top tier technology communications company with global resources, state-of-the-art solutions, and a visionary leadership layer guiding the company forward."
Posted 3 years ago in Plano, TX

Working at Verizon Communications in Chicago, IL: 4 Employee Reviews

Verizon Communications Employee

"Verizon is a leader in the telecommunications industry. They are building out the nation's first 5G network."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Wireless Sales Representative

"Great work culture, superior product line and service, and friendly coworkers."

What do you like about working at Verizon Communications?

"The training was excellent. I constantly learned about cutting edge products and services. I liked the great work atmosphere and the ability to grow within the company."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Verizon looks for young, motivated individuals who are interested in technology and have good people skills."

What don't you like about working at Verizon Communications?

"The commission structure changed drastically after my second year for the entire company."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep employees motivated to sell their products and services by maintaining a competitive commission structure."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5

Company-Industry Rating Comparison

4.0
Verizon Communications (541)

4.5 Highest Rated in this Industry is Adtech (8)
2.2 Lowest Rated in this Industry is Blue Fountain Media (8)
3.8 Average of All Companies in this Industry (13,152)
FIOS Engagement Manager

"It is not a good match for experienced sales professionals."

What do you like about working at Verizon Communications?

"It is very discouraging - no opportunity or hope."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"They need to be really clear and upfront about anything else the company asks for."

What don't you like about working at Verizon Communications?

"There are too many managers to report to, much duplication of reports, no feedback on why we do reports, and inexperience in running a sales force from the parent company."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Employees need fair treatment from the parent company. The parent company has many issues."

Person You Work For 1 / 5 People You Work With 1 / 5 Work Setting 1 / 5
Support You Get 1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 1 / 5
IT Specialist

"In IT, management does not even have a bachelor's degree."

What do you like about working at Verizon Communications?

"There is nothing I like."

What don't you like about working at Verizon Communications?

"It is very primitive. They cannot afford intellectuals. Get rid of those who have been accidently acquired by purchasing MCI."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Get, if you can, PMP certified project managers with a broad education. It will make a huge difference towards success of the company."

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