Internship Review at Enterprise Rent-A-Car

The Role

Role Description

Callbacks, dealing with insurance companies, daily sales, renting cars, phone-handling, fuel log, deleting vehicles, updating the branches whiteboard on a dily basis, marketing in the local area, setting up corporate accounts...

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Got on great as a team, I was welcomed from the very first day and told I would be missed once i'd gone!

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

It varied- some days were stupidly hectic and other days were quiet. But there was a good balance generally to get all the tasks done etc.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was doing the same as the assistant manager pretty much- my colleagues had great respect for me and so trusted me with many things.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

It was very relaxed and easy to work in.

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

It was fairly well organised; some weeks better than others.

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The first two days we were at Head Office and we were looked after very well; taken out for lunch and dinner, as well as being out up in a hotel. However I would have liked some travel reimbursements for the assessment centre/ interview as I travelled there a fair few times.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

• Company Car
• Company Parties/Events

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I would have no problem returning to Enterprise, however I don't have any desire to stay in the Midlands and to work in a local branch; I would be more interested in a post that was London based/ European based.

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

We all went out a couple of times during the 12 weeks.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I lived at home with my parents, so there wasn't really a cost from that side of things. However I wouldn't have liked a longer commute as fuel prices are now becoming horrendous!

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Wolverhampton doesn't particularly leave much to be desired! But it wasn't about the local nightlife.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Yes of course!

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

Overall, I enjoyed my internship; the team were great, the atmosphere was great and I learnt loads in the 12 weeks! The only advice I would have is work hard, ask lots of questions and make the most of it!

Review 116/130 for Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Previous Next