Internship Review at Enterprise Rent-A-Car

The Role

Role Description

Callbacks, dealing with customers, driving cars, selling extras (and getting judged on it), looking at daily figures, fuel log, income tracker.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Although I was warned how long the hours were I rarely finished before 7, something which I wasn't expecting.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I made some very good friends during the job. I was well respected and appreciated by my manger and assistant manager.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

When I joined the management was all a bit up in the air but when it settled I had a lot of support.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

It was very busy most of the time and understaffed.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was trusted a lot and given quite a lot of responsibility.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I have learnt what skills are relevant to office jobs so I can continue to work on them in my studies.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

It was good fun, apart from when it was too busy!!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There was a bit of confusion about what I could and couldn't do. I felt like a hinderance at times.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I know that if I go back I will have a chance to take up where I left off. I was given a lot of training that would be useful for a long term career.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 1/10

• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The hours could be too much for me for a long term job. The benefits do get better as the job does and you are in charge of your career.

Other Information

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

Not really, I didn't meet anyone until the last week.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Not really relevant as I lived at home. They have offices all over the country so you can choose where you want to work.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Pretty standard. A few local clubs and towns surrounding where I worked.

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

No real options at all.

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?

There are a lot of job opportunities from this placement if you perform well. You can move up quickly if you really want to. Also being able to work pretty much wherever you want is great!

Review 123/130 for Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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