Hertz-Interview

I am trying to decide whether or not Hertz is a good company to work for. I applied for the Job and got the interview or to find out that the add was misleading. They said they had an advance management programs for MBA students. When i get there no one wants to talk about the program on the website. Instead they want me to apply for Management Traniee position at 30,000 a month, and move up in a year. But, I could have made that without going to school.

ANYBODY can make 30K.... This is the computer room! I have no degree and I make 43K. Did I mention I am in my fifties? What the bozos want is max education and max experience for beginner money. One must take care as the boss is a wolf. Cheats you but does not miss a chance to better themselves.

Actually you are wrong...A person can make 30,000 without a degree. I was making that much working at Sprint before i left and that is without a degree. I left to better my career and make more money now that i have a masters. So Chris get your head out of your ass and come back to reality. Obviously hertz wants the best to help them make money but does not want to pay for the experience nor the education that the applicant brings to the table.

Tim i couldn't agree more...Needless to say i turned the offer down.

Well...36,000 is not bad. I decided that I would not settle for anything less then 35,000. I was applying for Manager Trainee position. There was a hourly pay of like 10 to 11.50 an hour then the rest was commissions. I said no thanks of course. Now I have a much better job as the Secretary to a Senior Pastor...which pay just as much if I were a secretary to a ceo or President of a corporation. I start on the 11th. I just had to wait on a good job. It was hard though with bills. But, it paid off. I went to so many interviews, and turned down jobs til I found what I wanted and a company that will pay me good.

Congratulations on finding a good paying job that you like. I get the impression that it is best to pass on Hertz.

Chris in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania said: Nobody makes 30,000 a year without a college degree you should get your head ot of your ass

Thats funny I have two degrees but most of my friends with out them make more than i do and they make more than 30,000 a year.

Hey we need to chat

What do we need to chat about?

how about Hertz??? your imput because my employment there is horrible

Well if your employment there is horrible why are you still there. For me I knew to find another job just by the rudeness of the manager highering and because they lied about the position title and pay. what is your situation?

guess what i am not still there as of yesterday, and you ar right about how they lie

WOW! Well I hope you find something soon. Something that you will like and enjoy.

Keitha in Houston, Texas said: Well...36,000 is not bad. I decided that I would not settle for anything less then 35,000. I was applying for Manager Trainee position. There was a hourly pay of like 10 to 11.50 an hour then the rest was commissions. I said no thanks of course. Now I have a much better job as the Secretary to a Senior Pastor...which pay just as much if I were a secretary to a ceo or President of a corporation. I start on the 11th. I just had to wait on a good job. It was hard though with bills. But, it paid off. I went to so many interviews, and turned down jobs til I found what I wanted and a company that will pay me good.

The problem with that approach is your future. You might make more money now but what doors does being a secretary for a Pastor open? I am not trying to be mean, but sometimes you have to look at what room for growth a company/position offers.

Steve there is some truth to your comment. However, there are several opportunities for growth available to me. I work for First United Methodist. If anyone is familiar with First United Methodist (FUM) they understand that although it is a church it operates like a corporation. If I desire for more doors to open I might have to move outside of Texas and work for First United Methodist Global Ministries. Alot of those positions require you move to New York (or some other part of the world).

I have degrees and skills to help me step right in, but like anywhere sometimes you have to start at the bottom and then work your way up. Available positions for FUM Global would include Coordinator of Information Systems, Director of Funds Development,Records Clerk II, and, Accountants, just to name a few.

Trust me, I agree like you that you have to see what a company has to offer, and I did check them (FUM)out. And I keep an open eye to what is going on in First United Methodist Globally and watch for
openings of positions that interest me. I work for them now and have done alot of networking since I have been here. In a year or so steping Into FUM Global will not be difficult. Evenmore, it will be a job that I enjoy and look forward waking up to every morning.

In that case great job finding a great for you. Hopefully it leads to a nice future for you!

The pay range you all are talking about are unreal to me. I have 20+ years in field service working on IT equipment or Healthcare equipment and make 67k per year with nothing but a High school diploma.

I see...so your experience makes up for not having a degree. But am I sure when you started 20 years ago you were not making 67k.

I was interested in talking to Hertz about a management trainee position mainly for the experience. But I can't do it if all they are willing to pay is 30,000. I currently make 34,000 (42,000 with bonus) and I am right out of college.

Is that 30 grand they offer standard, or does where you work make a difference? Not saying 30 is a lot anywhere, but it is next to nothing living in the DC/Baltimore metro area.

The 30 grand is standard. But, you can increase it by meeting monthly quota. You would need to find out what their commission package is like. I was told during the interview but I don't remember.

I think it stinks that a church can offer more money than company whose stated goal is profit. Unless, of course, that is the goal of the church as well. Maybe it is the church's tax exempt status that allows it that sort of fiscal flexibility.

Well, I understand your point, but with the church I work for it is not the case. For the most part wealthy people who died left their money as an inheritance to the church to be used in certain areas (years and years ago) In addition, they do alot of fundraising here and investing. They invest, mostly in property, and in some cases they opperate off the interest they bring in. In about 6 months they should be out of debt and have a stronger financial structure. I just consider myself blessed to work here, and I am very happy. I dont want you to think they are paying me what I am worth. They are not, but it isnt bad compared to other non-profit organizations I work for, and well, I like it.

Im Sorry but how are you guys getting 30k a year? I also heard back from hertz and am going in for in interview. One i know i will reject and tell them that i made that much at sams club when i was 18. But all of you guys math is off. The way it was broken down to me is 10.75 an hour with most def overtime in the beginning. So your looking at a min of 21k a year. Than they throw in the "bonus" which is anywhere from 250-1k a quarter. So now were talking 22k-25k. Still no where near 30k. I pressed the lady on the phone and was told that branch managers make around 30k a year. This is what they are telling you that you will be making but its what you are aiming at making. And they sweeten the deal with a free company car so they say your making really like 40k..... Either way i will go in tomorrow and shoot the offer down. I make 18-22 an hour painting houses. I dont' like the work but i am very good at manaual labor. Only problem is that its so cut throat right now that every one is doing work for so cheap there is almost no point in picking up a brush. Wish i would of stayed in trade school instead of wondering into a BA that hasn't gotten me anything other than 10 dollar an hour job offers and lousy future outlook.

Thank you everyone for your comments about Hertz. I have an interview with Hertz for the management training program tomorrow, and your comments helped me to understand what to expect.

I had an interview with Hertz a few days ago and am hoping to land the job. I have a Bachelors degree but still unemployed. I took all of your input into consideration but with the current job market taking a job with Hertz seems perfect.

I've been a Hertz manager for 6 years and can only state what I've learned from experience. The hours and the stress can be challenging but the company car and gas is a big plus. However, the Hertz culture in its management is not cut out for everyone. If you're a person of integrity and want things done the right and fair way and would like an environment where you could speak out if you see something wrong, then Hertz management is not for you. To last and grow with Hertz management you must be a "Yes-man" and lack integrity. Sadly, it is the only way you'll fit into the Hertz management culture. Hertz management does not like the boat rocked. It is not open to criticism. If you just do what you're told, whether you like it or not, whether it's fair or not, or even whether it's legal or not, and keep your mouth shut, you'll do fine. If you speak out, prepare for harsh retaliation. Good luck.