http://www.jobster.com/at/company/Qwest+Communications?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/assets/images/jobster/logos/rss_logo.gif http://www.jobster.com/at/company/Qwest+Communications?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:53:12 GMT Most recently updated answers at Qwest Communications http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/549198?answer_class=AnswerBase Willingness to try something new and persevere at a dificult job out of my known skill range Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:53:12 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/549198?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/489065?answer_class=AnswerBase One has to have a very good technical background in how the telecommunications industry works. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:44:19 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/489065?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/412493?answer_class=AnswerBase I WORKED FOR QWEST FOR MORE THAN 10 YEARS AND DID EVERYYTHING FROM SIMPLE POTS TO DSL TO T1 INSTALLATION AND MAINTAINANCE. Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:41:56 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/412493?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/317573?answer_class=AnswerBase System builds, solution design, solution integration, troubleshooting, people management, project management, relationship management. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:38:45 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/317573?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/276921?answer_class=AnswerBase Anything and everything really. For most of my time at Qwest I was responsible for driving new revenue into our sales center in Seattle. I loved it. Talking to alot of different people insured that everyday was different which keeps things interesting. Lately I have moved to a sales support role which has me working with large business customers. I miss the excitment of sales and hope to be working in sales again soon. Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:53:15 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/276921?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/264754?answer_class=AnswerBase Interact and coach diverse employee constituencies for 44,000 employees across the 14 state local region and our of region offices. Provide regular feedback to vendors (Health Care, 401K, Tuition Assistance) on process gaps and operations for increased efficiency. Actively facilitate the continuous improvement of HR services and information provided to employees (including policies, procedures, systems, forms and reports). Communicate with confidence and credibility. Able to deliver challenging messages professionally and calmly. Analyze and measure workforce data and make recommendations (processes, trends etc). Analyzed processes to promote effective operations through standardization, improvement, simplification, discontinuance or other methods. Counsel managers and employees on policies, procedures and processes (e.g. FMLA, attendance, union contract, military leave, time coding, payroll). Create and update headcount reports for business units. Sat, 11 Aug 2007 04:45:00 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/264754?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/264752?answer_class=AnswerBase Assist recruiters in all aspect of the hire. Generate job requisitions/postings; create offer letter packets for all employee levels. Assist in sourcing/screening of applicants as needed. Coordinate background checks report results to hiring manager and recruiter. Work effectively with all management levels to assist/train them on hiring and on-boarding process. Assist in the facilitation of weekly new hire orientation for local and remote employees covering company overview, benefits, and policies. Conduct testing as needed. Prepare and assist with audits Sat, 11 Aug 2007 04:43:20 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/264752?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/239681?answer_class=AnswerBase I was a face to face representative of Qwest Communications, I sold products and services, helped customers with product, service, and billing issues, and I tracked inventory. Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:12:47 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/239681?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/83687?answer_class=AnswerBase Work attire is business casual. No jeans, no sandals, etc. People are expected to display an air of professionalism which is a good thing considering you never know when a client may be visiting. Sun, 28 Jan 2007 14:48:42 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/83687?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/83686?answer_class=AnswerBase Qwest does offer opportunities for both lateral and vertical advancement. Many people have been with Qwest for over 10 years having worked in a number of different areas. Qwest is a Denver based business so many of these opportunities exist only at the corporate office. Sun, 28 Jan 2007 14:46:17 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/83686?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/83685?answer_class=AnswerBase 1) Lean, innovative and flexible organization 2) Excellent executive support right to the "C" level 3) Good compensation and recognition programs Sun, 28 Jan 2007 14:36:54 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/83685?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/50726?answer_class=AnswerBase Depending on your role, it can be very casual to formal. People who are in customer facing jobs or management roles usually dress more business formal. Those not in customer facing jobs dress pretty casually. Wed, 01 Nov 2006 02:14:38 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/50726?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/50725?answer_class=AnswerBase The people, diversity and opportunities Wed, 01 Nov 2006 02:13:00 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/50725?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/50724?answer_class=AnswerBase A close friend gave me an application to apply for a credit consultant position Wed, 01 Nov 2006 02:12:03 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/50724?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/50723?answer_class=AnswerBase Downtown Seattle: Via the bus 30 minutes, Via car 15 mins Wed, 01 Nov 2006 02:11:18 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/50723?answer_class=AnswerBase