Penske Truck Leasing

Rental representative

May 2021 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

I love the environment at Penske and the support to grow within the role I take. There is constant support and I am always being challenged in new ways to better myself personally and professionally.

What I wish was different

I wish I would've found this opportunity sooner.

Advice

It is a job that will challenge you daily to keep growing and it is a valuable job that will propel you into any career direction you choose to pursue, either within Penske or a different company.

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Seasonal Sales Representative

June - August 2021 • Everett, WA

What I liked

The smaller work environment allowed me to be trained easier and meet some awesome coworkers. In addition to this, it was my first real office job so getting a desk and computer while small had a meaningful impact on me. The job, in general, was fairly engaging and I feel as though I learned and built on a lot of soft skills

What I wish was different

There was some confusion initially on how many hours I was supposed to work that put some stress on my schedule but I was able to talk to my boss and sort it out.

Advice

When I came into the Penske office for the first time I truly had no idea what I was going to be doing, they needed help on so many fronts. I was nervous at first that it would take too long for me to learn all the details of my position but I just accepted the fact that i was going to be wrong and mess up a lot and pushed through that uncomfortable sensation to really have a meaningful experience, and get paid.

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moving advisor

June 2020 • Reading, PA

What I liked

I loved the variety in calls that I received.

What I wish was different

I could have used more training on how to handle some of the less frequent parts of the job. I was part of the first remote training class so this was probably very different.

Advice

Don't just send a call to someone else if its difficult. Own it and learn!

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Rental Representative

May 2018 • Tukwila, WA

What I liked

My coworkers are great

What I wish was different

More training on handling angry customers

Advice

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Moving Advisor

May 2018 - August 2019 • Reading, PA

What I liked

I loved being able to come to work every day knowing that I would be making a positive impact in so many people’s lives. Whether it was setting up their truck reservation or troubleshooting their moving issues, I was always ready to utilize my customer service skills to the fullest.

What I wish was different

There weren’t any aspects of the job I wish were different. The position assisted me in gaining a better understanding of the company’s mission and how to further develop my skills in sales and customer service.

Advice

I would advise any new hires to keep attentive to the sales process when training for the position and the process of solving any and all customer issues with the best attitude possible.

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Call Center Associate

July - September 2019 • Reading, PA

What I liked

Good environment, can earn a lot of money, friendly supervisors and co-workers

What I wish was different

The job itself was customer service/ sales which I prefer to avoid.

Advice

Always be tactful and know how the commission payout works to maximize it.

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Business Intelligence Summer Intern

May - August 2019 • Reading, PA

What I liked

I liked the other interns I worked with as well as the Penske employees in the Business Intelligence department. I enjoyed doing real work that would be used by the company rather than just busy work. I was offered opportunities to develop professionally by attending presentations. Additionally, I liked being able to apply certain aspects of my learning to a real job.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have done work with systems that is more hands-on. I did dashboard design, which was all at a computer and didn't require deep knowledge in computer engineering.

Advice

It's really convenient and fulfilling to intern at a company that is located near one's permanent address. You save money by living at home and you don't have to be totally self-reliant.

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Managment Internship

May - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I was learning very closely with the manager at the building.

What I wish was different

Nicer location

Advice

Take notes on how people think and act in the workplace

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Management Associate

June - September 2019 • Portland, OR

What I liked

I loved the work environment and the diverse set of skills I learned that I know will help me in the future.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had been able to take a couple of paid vacation days. Working all summer can get exhausting¡

Advice

The most important thing this experience taught me is that it is important to look for opportunities outside of ones area of study. This was certainly a business internship yet the skills I learned as a political science major were priceless. It is important to be exposed to all sorts of career paths.

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Rental Sales Representative

May - August 2019 • Birmingham, AL

What I liked

This was a fantastic position to gain insight into many different areas of the company. It was very fast paced, and I learned how to be a valuable team member. I gained so many valuable skills from this opportunity, especially in customer service and sales.

What I wish was different

Advice

Everyone at Penske wants to see you succeed! Never be afraid to ask questions and take notes at all times.

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Rental Representative

May 2019 • Birmingham, AL

What I liked

Great people to work with. Flexible hours with school schedule. Strong variety of work.

What I wish was different

Wish it involved less sales calls. Was hoping to do more operations and logistics tasks

Advice

Fast paced environment, be ready to multitask and problem solve quickly.

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Rental Rep

June - August 2019 • Franklin Park, IL

What I liked

I loved the working environment, my manager was very skilled in training his employees and giving us adequate responsibilities.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship had lasted longer, to get more time to develop my skills within the company

Advice

Be open to stressful situations with a million things going on at once, that is the nature of this job and you have to be able to roll with the punches and constantly be in solution mode rather than create further issues. Also be open to not getting everything right immediately. It will be a constant learning experience.

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Human Resources Intern

May - August 2019 • Reading, PA

What I liked

Penske, as a whole, is a family-focused company. They have a community mentality that is not unilateral in today's world. In all honesty, if I was looking for a full-time job in Human Resources, I would apply here. They are helpful and very down-to-earth. For example, I got to meet both the CFO and the president of the company. Both were very lovely people.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have worked there longer and seen my project come to fruition. Unfortunately, that was not the case.

Advice

Apply for any and all internships you can. I'm an interpreting major but I was a human resources intern at Penske for a summer. Don't let your major define where you apply.

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Marketing Intern

May 2019 • Reading, PA

What I liked

There were lots of workshops for the interns and lots of hands on field experience.

What I wish was different

The day started very early and went kind of late.

Advice

Attend every workshop you can, they are very helpful and you get paid to attend them

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Customer service

June - August 2019 • Reading, PA

What I liked

I really like the environment of the job, my Manager was very understanding and was always there when i needed help on a Phone-call or other things

What I wish was different

Nothing, I really liked it there its a perfect job staring out of college

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions, its a lot of information to take in during training, but they are their to make it easier for you to talk to people on the phone so don't be scared to ask.

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Assistant Rental Manager

May 2015 - August 2018 • Tampa, FL

What I liked

Customers were always great. Management over top of me was always encouraging and wanted to help us be better. Pay was great!

What I wish was different

More opportunity for growth in different roles.

Advice

Always listen to those with more experience than you. On the worst day you will make it through it and succeed. Trust the process and make it happen.

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Intern to the Executive Vice President

May - August 2018 • Reading, PA

What I liked

I loved working for my boss and the atmosphere he created around me.

What I wish was different

I wish I didn't feel as if I was in a rut. I felt like I was running on the same schedule and it got a little bland.

Advice

Go into work everyday with confidence.

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Rental Representative

May - August 2018 • Jessup, MD

What I liked

Flexible hours. Active job, kept me on my feet. Lots of experience with people.

What I wish was different

Hours didn't work with my fall schedule.

Advice

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Transportation Energy Management Systems Intern

May - August 2018 • Reading, PA

What I liked

Everyone I encountered within the company, including top level executives, made me feel valued and important. My work was meaningful and I learned so much in such a short span of time.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more opportunity and time to network within the company and get to know more about what Penske has to offer.

Advice

Never be afraid to speak up and reach out. Ask questions and request meetings or phone calls to learn more about what people in your organization are doing. Make as many connections as possible. It’s so important!

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