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We're fueled by a common goal: creating an iconic car-buying experience. We make car-buying fair, accessible, and joyful for all. We are committed to making progress in how we positively impact our society, now and in the future. Above all, we care about people. We are committed to putting people first, including our associates, customers, and communities. Spark positive change alongside us. Here’s your chance to leave a mark. Find the purpose, tools, and resources to go for greatness with teammates by your side. We offer benefits and resources to help you make your best life happen. Professional growth and limitless opportunities await. There's no better place to be. Our values guide everything we do: -Do the right thing -Put people first -Win together -Go for greatness CarMax revolutionized the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent, and high-integrity car buying experience customers want and deserve. This disruptive thinking has helped us become the nation’s largest read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 5978

CEO: William Nash

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Joining CarMax - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining CarMax is that the company was prepared on their first day. CarMax employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	80%
No	20%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	33%
Prepared	67%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at CarMax are rated a B+. At CarMax most employees said they received feedback every week or once a quarter. 83% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at CarMax.

Answer	Percent
Every week	67%
Once a month	13%
Once a quarter	13%
Once a year	7%
Never	0%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	25%
No	75%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	83%
No	17%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 37% of men and 50% of women at CarMax said they negotiated their salaries. On average, CarMax employees earn $135,291. CarMax ranks in the Top 50% for compensation in Richmond, VA. Learn More about Salaries at CarMax.

Average Salaries at CarMax by Department

$145k*

Engineering

$183k*

Product

$132k*

Design

$132k*

Marketing

$90k*

Operations

$73k*

Admin

$158k*

Business Dev

$89k*

Finance

$237k*

Communications

$70k*

Customer Support

$125k*

$106k*

$158k*

Legal

$240k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined CarMax, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At CarMax the most common answer selected by employees is a 1 hour break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at CarMax, many employees say it’s because of the comp & benefits.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	71%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	29%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	0%
1 hour	50%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	25%
I eat at my desk	25%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	11%
Once a month	56%
Once a quarter	22%
Never	11%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

CarMax ranks in the Top 25% of companies for professional development in Richmond, VA. 70% of employees feel as though CarMax is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 46% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at CarMax.

Answer	Percent
Yes	46%
No	54%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	70%
No	30%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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