Internship Review at Enterprise Rent-A-Car

The Role

Role Description

Serving of customers i.e renting cars/vans and selling excess protection. Taking bookings over the phone and dealing with general customer enquiries. Cleaning and driving of cars.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

It is a good way to gain exposure to business activities if you are lacking experience. It also offers a good opportunity to perform well and be recognised. The hours are long and the pay is low in relation but it is a good platform from which to start a career in Enterprise or other commercial environments. There is also a clear route for progression if desired.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I was only there for 3 months and found that the majority of staff are good to be around and happy to help. The workforce is young and consists of graduates which started their career on the Management Trainee scheme also.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Management were informative and happy to answer questions

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

It was the busiest time of the year when I worked at Enterprise so this was a good way to learn quickly.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

I found myself doing a lot of driving and car cleaning which is a large part of branch life. If I was there longer I'm more responsibility would have been granted.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Seeing financial statements was relevent to the finance module studied in my first year.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The atmosphere in the branch was positive but mostly busy and sometimes stressfull. on the whole we had a laugh and were productive.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

There was regular training with a work manaul given to me to work through during my time. The manual could also be continued if I returned to Enterprise.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was sent on various training seesions at the head office. The training was enjoyable and practical.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• There were no perks with this internship

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Progression is encouraged and is directly linked with performance.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Other Management Trainees were of a similar age so the social aspect is good.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

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

Charity events are encouraged as well as staff nights out.

Review 130/130 for Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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