Why Should Graduates Join Enterprise?

Jack Longton is an Assistant Manager at Enterprise Rent-A-Car. He spoke to us about why he believes that Enterprise is the place for Graduates to go:

Hello! My name is Jack Longton and I work for Enterprise Rent-A-Car. I attended Manchester Metropolitan University and studied Business Management (BA Hons). I started on Enterprise’s Management Training Programme in June 2019 in the North West of England, I had experience at two branches and was then promoted to be an Assistant Manager. I have recently been promoted to Assistant Manager of the Manchester International Airport branch.

When in university, were you out to your university friends and/or your teachers? If yes, how important was that for you?

When I studied at University, I was out to all my friends, family and teachers. I came out when I was about 18, although wish I had come out sooner! I think it is so important to live a life without hiding who you truly are, and my advice to anyone who is thinking about coming out is - just do it! I felt so much more confident and happy. I know from personal experience that it is sometimes hard to come out to your peers & family but it is becoming so much easier and you will find so many people who care for you regardless.

Have you ever experienced discrimination from your fellow students and/or teachers?

I was very lucky to not receive any discrimination from peers or teachers. However, I think it is so important to recognise that some students do receive discrimination and if any of my friends or peers were discriminated against, it was important to me to speak up and reach out to make sure they were ok.

Do you feel your university supported LGBTQ+ students?

I do feel like my university supported LGBTQ+ students in the form of societies and committees, although I wish I had got more involved with them whilst I was there. If you are at university, I would encourage you to join the LGBTQ+ committee, get involved in events and develop a network to help you gain confidence, friends and peers that will help you in your life; both professionally and socially.