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Enterprise

Employer Profile -- provided by the Calgary Youth Employment Centre

Company Bio

Enterprise Rent A Car is the largest car rental company in North America and arguably the world. It is a $7.4 billion company with more than 735,000 vehicles in its rental and leasing fleet, more than 57,000 employees and over 6,000 locations in the U.S., Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Enterprise bases its success on providing exceptional customer service and by offering its employees unlimited growth opportunities. A major advantage of working for Enterprise is that it offers unlimited growth opportunities for employees. Since its origin in 1957, employees have always been empowered to make decisions that greatly effect their work and their career. At Enterprise, you'll gain valuable and highly marketable skills in every aspect of business management from sales and marketing, developing a staff, to customer service and accounting.

Enterprise provides excellent entry-level positions and offers a very unique Management Training Program where staff can have a chance to run their own business and share in the profits. This program will help staff learn how to successfully manage a business and have the opportunity to advance in the company. Enterprise is a tight knit culture, where great people really enjoy each other's company both in and outside of work.

Please provide a short description of what "Enterprise Rent A Car" does.

Enterprise is unique in the car rental industry because its primary focus is on customers looking to rent close to home rather than competing with businesses who rent in the highly competitive airport or retail market. Customers know Enterprise because it revolutionized the car rental industry by giving customers a ride to their rental car.

Does your Enterprise have locations other than in Calgary?

Yes, there are approximately 30 branches in Alberta and well over 200 in Canada. Enterprise also has over 6000 locations in five countries including Canada, the United States, Ireland, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

How many employees does your organization employ?

There are over 200 Enterprise employees in Alberta and over 57,000 worldwide.

Do you hire full time and part time employees?

Yes, Enterprise offers both full time and part time work.

What are some entry-level career opportunities that your organization offers.

  • Management Training Program
  • Auto Detailing Positions
  • Summer Intern Positions
  • Summer Detailing Positions
  • What is the hiring process?

  • Management Trainee or Internship Program applicants are asked to complete an online application at www.enterprise.com/careers.
  • If a candidate qualifies, they will receive a short screening interview by phone.
  • Successful candidates will be invited to an in-person interview with a local recruiter.
  • If successful, candidates are forwarded to an interview with a local Area Manager.
  • The final interview is with a branch manager.
  • Do I need a resume to apply to your company, or can I apply online?

    We ask Management Training Program and Intern candidates to apply online. However, if an interview is set-up the candidate is required to provide a recent resume.

    Auto detailer candidates are asked to fax a resume and have one on hand if an interview is set-up.

    What kind of skills do I need to work at Enterprise?

    Management Trainees and Interns

  • Customer service or related experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills are a must.
  • Sales ability/aptitude and experience is an asset.
  • Self-motivated, assertive and interested in growing a lasting career.
  • We train everyone on our computer system

    What type of schooling do I need?

    Management Trainees are required to have a two-year diploma or preferably a 4-year degree. Although we do hire a number of Business graduates we consider candidates with any type of degree given they have customer service, sales and/or leadership experience.

    Auto Detailers do not require a diploma or degree. Positions are available with flexible hours for individuals looking for part time work while in school.

    Do I have to be 18 to work for your company?

    Yes, employees must be at least 18 years of age.

    How much will I get paid?

  • Management Trainees can expect to make $30, 000 in their first year.
  • Auto Detailer wages varies depending on experience.
  • Do you have summer opportunities?

    Yes, we have very successful summer Internship programs as well as summer Auto Detailing positions.




    For more information on these or other positions, Contact:

    Contact: Treena Goel
    Company: Enterprise Rent A Car
    Address: #119 6227 2nd Street SE Calgary
    Email: treena.goel@erac.com
    Phone: (403) 216-3490
    Fax: (403) 216-3498
    Website: www.enterprise.com/careers