Very micromanaged and very petty - Buyer In Training CarMax Employee Review

1.0
12 Jul 2011
Recommend
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Pros

getting cars at a discount to flip getting the knowledge in the buying office to know what car is worth buying so that u can flip it quick one hour lunch break drinking gatorade in the lunch room as a buyer in training, u are considered a 'manager' although it's just a nominal title you get the skills to negotiate at other car dealerships by showcasing your knowledge of manheim and black books

Cons

management is very petty people go out of their way to 'coach' you for things that are nonsense, they think it will make them look a leader every procedure is scripted and standardized, the more robotic you are the higher the chance that you have of getting promoted interviews sucked. When you start work, they put a premium on you being on time but the hypocrisy shines through when they are doing the interviews. Everyone was late, and the interview dragged out due to disorganization. if you get short-term disabled then they will not take care of you. I hurt my back and didn't get any short-term disability pay even though I was initially told i would.

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