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      Buyer Assistant Interview

      Apr 8, 2011
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience

      Other Buyer Assistant Interview Reviews for CarMax

      Assistant Buyer Interview

      Jan 31, 2023
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at CarMax

      Interview

      The interview process for this position is typical for this position. There was an online application. Not that long to fill out. It also had an in person interview. Good.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Typical behavioral interview question asked
      Answer question
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at CarMax in Apr 2011

      Interview

      Carmax called me for a phone interview about a week after I applied online. During the phone interview, I was asked general questions such as "How did you hear about Carmax?" and "Do you know what the position entails?" At the end of the phone interview, the manager told me he would like to meet me in person for an interview and would call me back in the afternoon after he looked at the schedule to let me know what day to come in. That afternoon, as promised, he called me back and set up an interview for the next day. When I got to Carmax, I had to watch a few videos and fill out a packet (consenting for background check, etc.) This session also included questions about my past (ie. have you ever done illegal drugs, have you ever been convicted of a crime and some personal questions). After that was done I had a seat and waited for my first face-to-face interview. This interview was conducted by someone who said he had nothing to do with the interview process except that he needed to clarify on some of the questions from the assessment I just did. When that was finished, I was seated again to wait for the next interview. The manager then came out with another manager, and they switched back and forth asking me questions. All questions during the whole process were situation questions, and your answers can easily invoke more questions. I was told to take a seat once again, and they will discuss whether I will be moving farther in the interview process or not. A few minutes later, I met with a senior manager who again asked me some more questions. I took a seat again, and they all talked and then the manager came out and said they would like to offer me the position. I met with HR one more time to do my drug test, talk about my schedule, and what the attire should be. At first going into the office, I was greeted by a salesman who asked if he could help me. I told him I was there for an interview and he asked what position. Upon telling him, he said okay well I hope you get it! He was super nice, and so was the woman at the front desk. Each time I was seated waiting for the next interview, the staff was all talking to me. The environment was much different (in a good way) than in other places I have worked. I felt like everyone there was sincere and really nice. Also- during the interview process I never felt rushed, awkward or uncomfortable. Each person who interviewed me was easy to get along with and knew how to make the interviewee feel more comfortable. During the interview, staying confident and calm was important! One of the first things I was told is that Carmax really looks for the best of the best and that there are many applicants. I was told only 1 of 10 people that interview actually get offered the job. Keeping confidence at this point is crucial. Don't get discouraged!

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell me about a time you had to make an important decision very quickly on your own? What was the outcome?
      Answer question
      3

      Buyers Assistant Interview

      Aug 1, 2023
      Anonymous employee
      Virginia Beach, VA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at CarMax (Virginia Beach, VA) in Jan 2023

      Interview

      The interview process at Carmax is Long, and a lot of questions to find out what type of person you are, personal questions, and also situation question like scenarios on “how would you handle this at your old job”

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      If you are doing something that your assistant manager told you to do and your manager tells you to do something else, what would you do?
      1 Answer

      Assistant Buyer Interview

      Nov 28, 2022
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at CarMax

      Interview

      It was nice and straight forward and the interview process was fast and they ask alot about your experience they are very understanding and confronting you need to be socal and not nervous

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      How did you get through a problem when working with othe people
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