Placement Year Review at Enterprise Rent-A-Car

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Role of the job on a day to day basis varies and there is always something to do. Lots and lots of things to learn.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Never seen as a 'placement' student, always seen as a valued member of the team. Given the same incentives and goals as graduates.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Always training on hand, regular meetings with branch/area manager to assess progress with training.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Always busy, lots of things to do, never a dull day.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Given the same amount of responsibility as a graduate.

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

The training is very structured and set out from the very start about what is expected of you and how it is up to you as an individual to progress with the company, even chance of promotion with the company in placement year. In terms of assiting my final year studies, i dont think i could have picked a better company to work with, they have all the materials and support needed to help you even further.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Great atmosphere in the office, and with any other branches that you may speak to or work with during time spent with the company.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Very structured scheme, all training is set out in a training manual, so you know where you are with your training and what you need to do next.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The company never stop investing in training and development with any member of the team, whether it be a placement student, graduate, or an existing member of the management team.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Financial Bonus
• Company Parties/Events
• Healthcare/Dental

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Company have offered a part time job, during final year of uni, with the opportunity to return after finishing my course. Lots of promotional aspects for the future.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Events put in place for placement students to get together and discuss experiences, also events in place for existing placement students to meet the new placement students.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The salary covered rent and socialising with ease... even chance to save some money!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

worked in the same area as my uni

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Company organise lots of social and charity events outside of work that you can be involved in.

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?

I have really enjoyed my placement with Enterprise, i would recomend it as a really good enjoyable placement for students that are up for a good challenge.

Review 130/130 for Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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