Recognized for Excellence
CarMax received a Campus Forward Award for Excellence in Early Career Recruitment Strategy and Excellence in Candidate Experience.
This award celebrates the team’s strong dedication to fostering forward-thinking campus recruiting programs that convert top student talent, and championing a standout candidate experience with authentic branding and transparent communication. See below for the highlights of their innovative approach to early career.
Excellence in Early Career Recruitment Strategy
CarMax takes an innovative, school-agnostic approach to sourcing and recruiting early career talent, grounded in the company’s core value of Putting People First. Using a hybrid strategy, CarMax combines in-person career fairs with virtual events to maximize reach and engagement. Digital platforms like RippleMatch and GEM enable targeted outreach and personalized communication at scale. CarMax enhances candidate experience through case interview prep workshops, Q&A sessions during interviews, and rapid feedback within 1–2 business days. Candidates also enjoy opportunities to virtually connect with company leaders and experience CarMax’s culture firsthand, ensuring a process that is inclusive, transparent, and people-focused.
Excellence in Candidate Experience
CarMax’s top priority is for candidates to have an exceptional experience as they explore internship opportunities with a Fortune 500 company in areas such as Technology, Data Analytics, Product, Accounting, and Process Engineering. CarMax achieves this by prioritizing transparency, support, and engagement throughout the hiring journey. Clear communication from application to offer includes timelines, interview preparation resources, and helpful tips to set expectations and ease nerves. Authentic associate stories provide insight into life at CarMax, while virtual and on-campus interactions build confidence and connection. Recognizing the eagerness of student job seekers, CarMax delivers timely updates and personalized guidance, ensuring an inclusive, informative, and seamless process that sets candidates up for success.
