employability advice

August 13, 2014

From Thorpe Park to another amazing ride with Enterprise

I was keen to work in a business environment, so I jumped at the opportunity to join Enterprise in Aldershot. I’m now studying towards my NVQ, as well as setting some ambitious goals for my career.

My placement year earned me more than just experience

Deciding to do my placement with Enterprise was a great decision. I not only gained some invaluable skills, but it also led to one other unexpected benefit.

My placement opened the doors to the whole business

My internship at Enterprise opened the doors to all the different parts of the business. I also enjoyed the same responsibility and benefits as my permanent colleagues, which helped to boost my employability prospects once I returned to University.

Sometimes, the greatest career opportunities are down a flight of stairs

Three years into my Apprenticeship with Enterprise has allowed me to be exposed to a range of opportunities. Working as a Recovery Specialist for the past two years I have completed my Level 2 and 3 Business Administration and am now on my 3rd NVQ, Level 3 in Management. Here is my career's story

Apprenticeships: How I got skills, qualifications and a great start

After applying for an Apprenticeship with Enterprise, the support I had from my team allowed me to gain the experience I need while also gaining an NVQ qualification in the process. Here is my story.

September 19, 2013

My human rights placement in Tanzania

Against some pretty stiff competition, I was lucky enough to win the £1,000 University of Birmingham International Work Experience Bursary Award sponsored by Enterprise, enabling me to undertake a month’s placement as a human rights intern with Projects Abroad/Inherit Your Rights, in Tanzania. Here's how my experience helped my career goals.

It’s a cover letter, not a love letter

Your cover letter is a key component of your application to a prospective employer, and it’s surprising that jobseekers don’t pay enough attention to it. Here we share our top tips for writing a cover letter that will stand out from the crowd and will get you noticed.

How I got my internship with Enterprise Rent-A-Car

I initially applied for the Management Undergraduate of the Year award to test myself against the best and see how far I had progressed. The competition was tough and although I didn't win, I decided to apply for a year in industry with Enterprise. This is my story.

My Enterprise internship? The best experience of my life!

I've never felt so much like a novice as I did the day when I started looking for my internship. The thought filled me with dread, but quite quickly Enterprise Rent-A-Car flashed up on my screen. Intrigued at the thought of working for a car rental company, I followed the link.

February 22, 2013

My Internship With Enterprise: The Story So Far.

6 months into my internship with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, I share my experiences, the lessons I've learned and my tips on how to find your perfect internship.