Q&A With CarMax Employees
We built our company around a set of values that clearly set us apart: respect, giving back to communities, and delivering on our promises. We emphasize integrity, a commitment to care for people first, and always do the right thing. Discover what else makes us a great place to work.
How employees describe working at CarMax
They give employee recognition in the am
CarMax has been the best company I’ve ever worked for. The experience has been phenomenal the people are great, the environment is organized and professional, and there are endless opportunities for growth. What I admire most about CarMax is the culture of teamwork and development — we win and
When there is a good flow.
Review from Customer Support Dept
Open and honest approach to work
CarMax is not the same company they were a year ago, how they treat their employees has completely changed for the worse. it's very sad it used to be a great place to work . I think this change will ultimately be the downfall of the corporation at some point .
What it's like to work at CarMax
- CarMax employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
- Employees at CarMax report the work pace is comfortably fast
- 85% of CarMax employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- CarMax employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 50% of CarMax employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- CarMax employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 72% of CarMax employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With CarMax Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 40
How innovative is CarMax?
It varies based upon which departments
#1
Why work for CarMax?
You can make the most of your options, it is up to you
Awesome company
How flexible is your work schedule at CarMax?
Flexible as long as you communicate
What perk or benefit should CarMax have?
Part time paid vacation options
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at CarMax?
Be patient, do not sell cars sell CarMax
What is the daily attire at CarMax?
CarMax shirt, name tag, pants ir shorts, shoes and socks
What kind of activities do employees at CarMax participate in outside of work?
Service to the community through building playgrounds, blood drives, food drives etc...
What makes you the most proud about working at CarMax?
Taking care of my family's financial situation
What is the best perk or benefit that CarMax offers?
Stock purchase option and retirement options even as a part time associate
What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at CarMax?
Listening beyond what you hear from your customer. Being able to distinguish between what a customer projects versus the reality of their needs and wants
How are the vision insurance options at CarMax?
I don't have insurance through CarMax
How does CarMax handle HR issues?
Professionally
How does CarMax measure success and growth in the Sales department?
Analytically
What skills do you need to be successful in the Sales department at CarMax?
People skills
How are layoffs handled in the Sales department at CarMax?
Very professionally
What needs to change to make the company culture better at CarMax?
the whole management is corrupt and greedy, they act like comunists/fascists in they behaviors, dishonest, disrespectful, two-faced bastards
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation at CarMax?
Top Employee Response
They are a bunch of corrupt and dishonest management, do a lot of favoritism to other employees, they are disrespectful and discriminating
What's going wrong and how can it be improved at CarMax?
Top Employee Response
the corporate should carefully listen to all associate's concerns and eliminate all those bad managers that are greedy and disrespectful
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better at CarMax?
they are scared about managers, and afraid to raise any concerns because the managers will fire them if the concerns are about them or not
What does the leadership team at CarMax need to get better at?
the leadership is so horrible that it should not be there, it's all about greedy corporate and greedy managers, treats employees like crap!




