CarMax reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(8,186 total reviews)
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49% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

CarMax has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 8,186 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CarMax employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Commerce de détail et de gros industry (3.5 stars).

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8K reviews
4.0
Apr 1, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Very structured work environment, including regular feedback; clear career development plan; clear outline of duties/responsibilities. Management pay is ok, slightly on the low side though. WIth over 100 locations nation-wide, it's easy to advance or relocate if you wish.

Cons

The entry-level positions are pretty poor pay. -Most start around $9 per hour or so. The working environment is almost too structured; too rigid. They take their jobs a little too seriously and minor slip-ups are seen as earth shattering infractions. It's hard to explain. Soo many meetings, too!! Hours can be long and late on a regular basis (often staying past midnight) and even entry level hourly associates are expected to stay no matter how long ago your shift ended or what other important things you need to attend to outside of work.

4.0
Feb 21, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Well Carmax is a good company, who treats their employees very well. My Carmax, spoiled us on weekends with catered lunch. If your a highschool student or college student, its is a great job.

Cons

Job is rather repetitive at times, low pay if you have a family, or want to live on your own. The works are spread out, so its hard to find help when you need it from team members. Management barks orders of things to do, and it presents stress, and also you have a hard time completing a task.

5.0
Feb 14, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

You make your own money. Control how much you make.

Cons

A little underpaid, hard to really make a great living at a smaller store. The bigger stores are extremely easy to make great money.

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