I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Build-A-Bear (Northridge, CA) in Mar 2012
Interview
the interviewer introduced herself and let us take a name tag and procedded to take us outside for the interview. it was myself and maybe 10 other people. she began to tell us about the company, her experience and guildlines. then went around and asked questions like "whats your favorite sea animal and why" "favorite holiday and why " "who gave you your name, your mom or dad" "favorite color" "what planet would you live on and why". basically fun little questions to see what the person is like and if they are comfortable speaking in a large group. i advise you to ask a question! it gets you noticed in the group, and come up with a fun answer, maybe make the interviewer laugh! do anything possible to make yourself stand out. and if at all possible try to relate it to the job. for instance when she aksed me wha are 2 things that make you special i said "im great with children and im very outgoing" this lets them know that im what they are looking for for the job i applied for!
Standard interview process, only I feel like they told me too much information about current employees, and to not even give me the second interview they said they would reach out to me for.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Build-A-Bear (Stratford, London, England)
Interview
Group Interview with around 14-20 young girls, very awkward. Had to do group activities, was given hints that I’d get a call back and heard nothing from them. Also the first thing we were asked to do was SING our favourite karaoke song which was very awkward and some good candidates lost points because of that alone,
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
No direct question just how would you sell different campaigns
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Build-A-Bear (Greenville, SC) in May 2025
Interview
Started with one of the 2 managers asking general questions to gauge personality, likability, individual traits/characteristics/habits, and the way you interact with others. 2nd portion of interview was an online assessment with basic questions to make sure you are not a criminal or morally incapable of taking up the position. 3rd portion was the other manager asking more about your passions/hobbies/personal background, and then discussing availability, wage expectations, dress code, etc. The whole interview lasted around 45 minutes.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are some ways that you like to have fun with your friends?