I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Build-A-Bear (Santa Clara, CA) in Nov 2009
Interview
You must first go through a group interview. I was first hired before the holiday season and had an interview with a group of ten other people. We were shown around the store, and then sat in a circle, where we asked multiple questions, such as what have we done to make someone happy, and how we would cheer up a sad child. We then were passed a dressed up bear and had to come up with a name and a back-story. I was then called back for an interview with the store manager a week later, where I had to complete a behavioral question packet, and go over which hours I would be able to work and starting pay.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Coming up with the name and back-story for the bear was the most unexpected, but no difficult questions.
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?