skills

October 6, 2022

Why we recommend doing an internship

As we say ‘see you later’ (not goodbye!), to the 2021-22 cohort of placement students, we took the opportunity reflect on the past year of their […]

October 19, 2015

What makes a good student mentor?

Mentoring a first-year student can be a great way to “give something back” while also boosting your own communication and relationship-building skills. Here’s our guide to being the best student mentor you can be.

September 17, 2015

How to make your voice heard on campus

Do you want to get involved in student politics? We share 5 ways into student democracy and how to get involved at university. Make your voice heard for the causes you feel strongly about on campus.

September 11, 2015

How university can help you become an entrepreneur

Do you dream of one day running your own business? Believe it or not, university can be a great place to build up the experience, skills and contacts you need.

11 tips for making a stand-out presentation

The best way to develop your presentation skills is to use them, but if you’re feeling nervous, here are 11 tips that will help you to feel more prepared, more confident and get your ideas across, whether there are five people in the audience or 500.

Why a driver’s licence looks good for your CV

Learning to drive can be an expensive business. But with so many great jobs requiring a full driver’s licence, can you really afford to give it a miss?

How a travel blog can help you get a job

If you're going travelling this summer, then keeping a blog is a great way of making sure you make the most of the experience. Here’s our advice on how a travel blog can make you more employable:

Why the Enterprise Rent-a-Car Management Training Programme stood out among the rest

I wanted to learn how to run a business and that’s exactly what my Enterprise Internship taught me. No other business will give you this level of respect and responsibility within your first few months and that’s why I love it here.

February 10, 2015

A placement that made a world of difference

When I look back to the time that I was attending the assessment centre day for my placement, I can really tell how much I've learnt and developed. Best of all, I could work for Enterprise in my home town.

February 3, 2015

I’ve learned something new every day on my Enterprise internship

As a business analyst intern I've already learnt so much in the first month. Communication has been a key part in getting things done and I already feel like an important member of the team and business. The diversity of the role is also important to me.

January 23, 2015

Why you should prepare an elevator pitch when searching for a job

Find out what an elevator pitch is and why it’s useful for your job search. We've also got handy tips on how to prepare the perfect 2 minute pitch for potential employers.

January 20, 2015

Five reasons why I loved my Enterprise internship

There are a lot of things to love about Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s internships. Learning how to run a business and the variety of the internship are just a few. Here are five of the things I loved.

November 26, 2014

STAR Technique - Job Interview

Tips on using the STAR technique to answer job interview questions

Making sure that you make every part of your response to an interview question thoughtful and relevant doesn’t have to be challenging thanks to the STAR technique, which applies a clever method to your answer and helps you match your experience to the job.