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BASKING RIDGE, N.J. -- (Business Wire)

Verizon’s first-ever nationwide virtual career fair on July 23 will allow interested candidates to use technology to connect online and chat directly with company recruiters – without leaving the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Verizon is looking to fill more than 1,000 positions across the country in wireless sales, customer service and tech support during the second half of 2015, including nearly 250 jobs in New England.

Local applicants may seek to apply for a number of regional career opportunities at Verizon Wireless’ customer contact centers, located in Bangor, Maine, and Wallingford, Connecticut, and at many wireless retail stores throughout New England. In total, the company is seeking to hire approximately 85 customer service representatives, 140 retail sales professionals, and 15 B2B (business-to-business) sales professionals as a result of this virtual hiring event.

The Verizon Wireless Virtual Career Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday, July 23. Candidates from anywhere in the U.S., including students and graduates, are encouraged to participate. Leading up to the event, Verizon has conducted outreach on national college campuses, including Gateway Community College, Middlesex Community College and Tunxis Community College in Connecticut, Eastern Maine Community College and Kennebec Valley Community College in Maine, and Bunker Hill Community College in Massachusetts.

“In the past, jobseekers may have had to travel and prepare to interview for what might be a single opportunity,” explained Julie DeCosta, director of human resources for Verizon Wireless in New England. “It seems natural for an innovative company like Verizon to use technology to connect skilled applicants with our recruiters in a convenient, yet impactful, way. We’re confident that we will connect with many outstanding potential employees who can help us serve our customers here in New England.”

Taking part in the Verizon Wireless Virtual Career Fair is simple:

Prior to July 23, jobseekers should create an account at https://verizon.virtualcareerfairs.com. Here, they can view available positions and additional details with the option of gaining access through their LinkedIn account. Candidates can then upload their resumes to the site and share their credentials, skills and related experience. During the event, candidates will be able to interact via live-chat with Verizon job recruiters who have access to their documents. For more information, visit https://verizon.virtualcareerfairs.com today.

About Verizon Wireless
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Contacts:

Verizon Wireless
Michael Murphy, 781-932-1213
Michael.Murphy@verizonwireless.com
@MikeMurphyPR
or
For Verizon Wireless
Diane Carragher, 978-518-4509
Diane@matternow.com

Source: Verizon Wireless