I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at CarMax (Woodbridge, VA) in Feb 2017
Interview
You first are interviewed by 2-3 sales managers and then if you're selected for the next process, you have to choose between three vehicles and try to sell it to the customer.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at CarMax (Greensboro, NC) in Jul 2020
Interview
Easy. Easy. Easy. Easy. 30 minute initial phone interview, high level and to get an idea of your background. Then 2 hour panel interview, 1 hour for technical questions in the store and on the lot.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When answering this question, we recommends being accurate (share your true strengths, not those you think the interviewer wants to hear); relevant (choose your strengths that are most targeted to this particular position In CarMax); and specific (for example, instead of “people skills,” choose “persuasive
Easy. If offered the job, a mouth swab will happen right after! (Just throw in some mouthwash and you’ll be good) You’ll go thru a scenario to display your sales skills.