Placement Year Review at Enterprise Rent-A-Car

The Role

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Full of highs and lows on a day to day basis, in reflection I can only really remember the highs!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

You are really listened to and valued as a member of the team.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

My branch manager was great but from seeing other branches not all managers are as good.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Often you feel very short staffed and cannot stop to think as you are constantly in and out of the office.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Towards the end of my internship I was "counter managing" which involves controlling the logistics of the branch for a day. This includes managing your staff and cars throughout the day.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I have learnt so much that will shape my future decisions but I did work in an exceptionally good team. Compared to other placement students I think I have had the most exposure to various business experiences.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Customer often commented on how happy we all were.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Great training folder that makes you get stuck in.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

It is very much independant learning, you are in control of your own development.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• Financial Bonus

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

If you have the exceptional sales ability then Enterprise will want you back. Personally I only have average sales and therefore got overlooked.

Other Information

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Many charity events through the year

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?

The hours are hard work, I managed to live at home and I dont think I would have coped living on my own as the days are so long.

Review 128/130 for Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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