Is it hard to get a job at Carmax?

No, it is not hard to get a job at Carmax. Carmax has locations in over 40 different states across the United States and is consistently hiring for positions that require minimal education and experience.

To get a job at Carmax you should apply online via the Carmax career page. You will be asked to make a profile on Workday if you don't already have one.

Most positions at the company have one to two interviews during the hiring process and some positions may require you to complete one to two assessments during the interview process. You will also be required to pass a drug test.

According to current and former employees, the interviewers are looking for your answers to follow the STAR format. The STAR format means:

• Situation (S): Describe the situation that you were in or the task that you needed to accomplish. Keep the amount of detail appropriate and keep the focus on you. Use a specific event or situation, do not give a generalized description.

• Task (T): What goal were you working toward? (Again be specific!)

• Action (A): Describe the actions that you took to address the situation. What specific steps did YOU take and what was YOUR particular contribution?

• Result (R): Describe the outcome and feel free to take credit for your accomplishments. Explain what happened, how the event ended, and what you learned.

Be prepared for this interview format and rehearse your answers in advance.

You must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma to work for Carmax. However, some positions require a minimum of a bachelor's degree and previous experience.

Inventory associate positions are among the easiest to obtain at Carmax. You will need a valid driver's license and must be willing to work in all types of weather. Evening and weekend shifts are required. The average salary is $31,000 per year.

Management positions are the most difficult to obtain with Carmax. The salaries for these roles exceed $80,000 per year at the senior level.

For a production manager position, a bachelor's degree is preferred with at least five years of management experience. You must also be able to work through and manage production goals, and also be able to read, interpret, and transcribe data to maintain accurate records.

Above-average computer skills are required as well as experience with point-of-sale systems. Evening, weekend, and holiday hours are required. The average annual salary is $93,000.

Typical annual salary ranges for positions at Carmax are:

• Retail sales manager: $64,000

• Sales representative: $40,000

• Painter: $39,000

• Service consultant: $51,000

The multitude of locations, minimal requirements for candidates, and average salaries for most positions make Carmax a relatively easy place to secure employment.