It’s Friday, July 19th, and I’m finishing my second week at CarGurus. Someone asked me how I was feeling about my experience so far, and I thought I’d share with you all.
Usually, I have an immediate answer, with words spilling out about how great it is. But this time, I paused, and instead of words, a smile appeared.
When I finally answered, I said, "I feel relaxed." By that, I mean I feel at ease, calm, and assured.
This is a different feeling than what many might experience during their first two weeks at a new job. Often, new hires are bombarded with information, countless awkward icebreakers, and endless introductions. By the end of the second week, you might feel good, but your head is ready to explode with the sheer amount of information you've received. You may still be unsure of where to go for resources and feel awkward meeting new colleagues and building connections. This is all normal, and there's nothing wrong with this traditional approach.
But why am I feeling relaxed after my first two weeks at CarGurus? It’s because of something special they do to set up new hires for success. It’s not a fancy teaching method or icebreaker; it's something that isn’t necessarily taught in a classroom but is embedded in the culture. It comes down to this: years of building and continuing to build upon a foundation of transparency, growth, and a truly collaborative culture. These are values that CarGurus lives by, and you can feel it from day one.
I've met countless individuals at CarGurus, from account executives and managers to directors and even CEO Jason Trevisan. I've come to realize that what makes CarGurus truly successful is the people and the environment they've created. It's common to hear someone express their excitement about being with CarGurus for 3, 5, or even 10 years. Their enthusiasm is as fresh as if it were their first day. Seeing their drive after all this time makes me excited to be a part of this team and to proudly use the hashtag #greattobeaguru.
Thank you to everyone on the Cargurus onboarding + learning & development teams for making this two weeks nothing but enjoyable!
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