Verizon hiring nearly 1,000 permanent work-from-home positions

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The wireless company Verizon is hiring nearly 1,000 employees in work-from-home positions.

At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Verizon transitioned over 90% of its employees to work from home. Now, the wireless company is hiring 950 additional customer service employees who will work from home permanently.

The full-time customer service positions Verizon is hiring require a high school diploma or GED. The company website lists locations across the country.

• One or more years of customer service and/or sales experience.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to work split shifts as necessary.

Many of the individual listings require residence in a particular state.

Anyone interested can learn more about the job description and other requirements on Verizon’s website.

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