Best Place I've ever worked - Recruiter CarGurus Employee Review

5.0
25 Aug 2020
Recommend
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Pros

After reading some of the reviews, I feel compelled to give my honest opinion on the company and my time at CG. I've worked for many companies from Wegmans to Wayfair, to AT&T and by far, this is the best sizeable medium-sized company to work at. At least on my team and throughout HR, people are treated with respect and as family. As a new employee, I was able to book time on a C level executive and have a 1:1 within my first couple of weeks. My team also supported me in my effort to fundraise money for a local food bank where we were able to donate close to $3,600 as a team. Yea, there are everyday things like free food, commuter benefits, and other things. However, after working for Wayfair, which was a nightmare, I realized that culture and pay are better here. You are free to speak your mind, and the company is trying to make a difference in terms of social justice and diversity. I haven't seen any of the negative things mentioned in other people's reviews. We are working from home during COVID until at least January, and the company gave us a random one-time bonus($300) to be able to buy things.

Cons

There needs to be more of an effort to higher diversity at senior leadership but this common in most tech companies. I really don't think COVID or sales compensation is a reflection of the management. If anything we are all working in a very strange time and trying to make the best of the situation!

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CarGurus Response
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This was a pleasure to read, thanks so much for your detailed review. I’m especially happy to hear you’ve had a great experience as a member of the People & Talent team. I’m excited to hear about your passion for giving back to the community and that you feel supported to step up and lead some of those initiatives. We’re continuously working to improve representation across race and gender at all levels and I appreciate your enthusiasm to further that work – thank you!

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5.0
15 Jun 2026
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Pros

Flexible workplace that prioritizes professional and personal development. Amazing office and perks that motivate you to come to the office. Culture is strong, people work hard and support each other.

Cons

Sometimes unclear career progression opportunities.

5.0
14 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Having completed my first three months as a Senior Engineering Manager, my experience has been very positive so far. Excellent Culture: The organization fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture where people are encouraged to share ideas, challenge assumptions, and work together toward common goals. Leadership is approachable, and there is a strong focus on transparency and continuous improvement. Great Team: I have had the opportunity to work with a highly talented, knowledgeable, and supportive team. Everyone is willing to help, share expertise, and contribute to collective success, making onboarding and collaboration seamless. Technology-Forward and Innovation-Driven, The company embraces modern technologies and remains technology-agnostic, selecting the best tools and platforms for the problem at hand rather than being tied to specific vendors. The organization is proactive in exploring emerging technologies, including cloud, platform engineering, and AI, which creates an exciting environment for learning and innovation. Overall, my first three months have reinforced that this is a great place to grow professionally while working on meaningful and technically challenging initiatives.

Cons

The hybrid work model requires employees to be in the office three days per week, which may not suit everyone. However, I personally appreciate the opportunity to collaborate face-to-face, build relationships, and connect with colleagues. Combined with the office perks and supportive environment, I do not currently have any major cons to report.

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