I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Build-A-Bear (Norwich, England) in Jul 2012
Interview
Phone interview then group interview then 1 to 1.
They ask you to bring an object that represents you (be willing to talk about it, try to choose something that isnt a bear as thats just obvious)
If successful in group interview you will be invited back for 1 to 1
If successful you have to fill out an online compatibility survey.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you think you could bring to the team?
What would you do in this scenario?
Basic questions, asked about sewing, experience with kids, knowledge on the company, days I’m free ect ect ect ect. Had a brilliant interview and got the job, would work there again if I didn’t move
Group interview and then 1:1 - was simple enough and felt very relaxed. Nice team and then found out about 1 week later. Was a Christmas temp job so was quite a lot of people there and wanting to apply
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Build-A-Bear (Toledo, OH) in Feb 2025
Interview
The interview takes 3 rounds: a phone interview, an in person interview where you fill out a survey then complete an interview, and a follow through interview. I was hired on the spot at my follow through, but process could be different.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you handle a mistake that you had to report to your manager?