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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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CarMax Company Culture

CarMax Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
4.1/5
CarMax's Overall Culture is rated B

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CarMax CEO

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William Nash CarMax's CEO
William Nash
74 /100

Mission, Vision, & Values

To drive integrity by being honest & transparent in every interaction.

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CarMax Culture At a Glance

CarMax has 25000 employees. 747 employees at CarMax have reviewed CarMax across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.

Overall, the 747 CarMax employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at CarMax are generally satisfied with their total compensation at CarMax, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at CarMax are pleased with their team. 747 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at CarMax are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at CarMax believe the environment at CarMax is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at CarMax is comfortably fast. About 65% of the employees at CarMax work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at CarMax are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
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CarMax employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
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Employees at CarMax report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
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85% of CarMax employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
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CarMax employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
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50% of CarMax employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
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CarMax employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
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72% of CarMax employees call their work environment positive
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How innovative is CarMax?

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  • It varies based upon which departments

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Why work for CarMax?

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  • You can make the most of your options, it is up to you

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How flexible is your work schedule at CarMax?

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  • Flexible as long as you communicate

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What perk or benefit should CarMax have?

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  • Part time paid vacation options

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What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at CarMax?

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  • Be patient, do not sell cars sell CarMax

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What is the daily attire at CarMax?

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  • CarMax shirt, name tag, pants ir shorts, shoes and socks

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H1B Visa

In 2019, CarMax applied for 7 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

CarMax has a total of 25000 employees

7
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (7 out of 7)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 7)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 7)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 7)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Gender Score How positively women rate their overall experience at CarMax

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35%

CarMax currently ranks in the Top 35% of similarly sized companies on Comparably

Diversity Score How positively minorities rate their overall experience at CarMax

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45%

CarMax currently ranks in the Bottom 45% of similarly sized companies on Comparably

eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
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eNPS Score
48%Promoters
16%Passives
36%Detractors

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Health & Wellness
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