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TrueCar Claimed Company

At TrueCar, we don’t just clock in—we take the wheel. Our TrueCar Crew is made up of bold thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators who embrace challenges as opportunities to drive ambitious change. While others may take the easy road, we remain focused on disrupting an entire industry to make car buying and selling better for everyone. We are a fully remote team, but that doesn’t mean we work alone. Teamwork fuels everything we do. Each Crew Member is empowered to take ownership of their role while being supported every step of the way. Our culture is built on transparency. Together, we break barriers, challenge the status quo, and perform at our highest level. Change can be challenging, but that’s what makes our work so rewarding. TrueCar isn’t just a job—it’s a place to drive your career forward. So, if you’re ready to shift gears, evolve an industry, and accelerate your growth, TrueCar is the place to do it. Here, we’re all drivers—and there’s no better vehicle for success. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 1128

CEO: Jantoon Reigersman

Joining TrueCar - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining TrueCar is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. TrueCar employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 20% 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	50%
No	50%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	50%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	50%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	20%
No	80%

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 TrueCar are rated an A-. At TrueCar most employees said they received feedback every week or once a month. 86% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at TrueCar.

Answer	Percent
Every week	48%
Once a month	22%
Once a quarter	17%
Once a year	13%
Never	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	86%
No	14%

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! 100% of men and 67% of women at TrueCar said they negotiated their salaries. On average, TrueCar employees earn $145,740. TrueCar ranks in the Top 10% for compensation in Los Angeles. Learn More about Salaries at TrueCar.

Average Salaries at TrueCar by Department

$137k*

Engineering

$141k*

Product

$80k*

Design

$134k*

Marketing

$91k*

Operations

$52k*

Admin

$123k*

Business Dev

$61k*

Finance

$64k*

Customer Support

$89k*

$93k*

$275k*

Legal

$216k*

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

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	75%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	0%
Career Advancement Opportunities	25%

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

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	75%
1 hour	25%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	24%
Once a week	13%
Once a month	13%
Once a quarter	50%
Never	0%

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

Professional Development

TrueCar ranks in the Top 40% of companies for professional development in Los Angeles. 76% of employees feel as though TrueCar is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 30% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at TrueCar.

Answer	Percent
Yes	30%
No	70%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	76%
No	24%

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

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