Pros
Verizon is a company that strives to remain competitive through the development of new and emerging technologies in personal and business communications as well as entertainment services. There is enormous potential for personal, professional growth in a company of this size. They offer training opportunities and financial assistance to obtain a degree in areas related to the business. Persons with a engineering or technical background (computer science, information systems, cable TV, telecommunications) and/or sales, finance, or marketing experience will find a great fit in this company.
Cons
The industry in which this corporation competes is highly competitive, which places a great demand on the ability of the employees to be flexible and responsive to constant changes in the environment and the technology that drives the business forward. You must be willing to compromise stability and long-term focus at times in order to survive and thrive. Like all businesses the bottom line and doing what is best for the investors is what drives business decisions more often than what is in the best interest of the employees. The challenge for employees should be to prioritize developing and perfecting their list of transferable skills rather than focusing on a specialized area. Certain products or services could quickly fall out of favor and be eliminated or have it's budget minimized beyond what is needed to truly function at a high-level.