I applied online. I interviewed at Build-A-Bear in Apr 2017
Interview
I applied using their website online, and they emailed me asking me to partake in a group interview 2 weeks later. I agreed, and almost immediately they emailed me back asking me to come in a week before the group interview, because they just had to interview me sooner. I walk in, and they had me fill out their actual employment application, which was bad planning on their part because that took more time than the actual interview. The store manager asked me basic interview questions, and then had me take their survey online. That was one week ago. I just got an email back today saying "I didn't match what they were looking for due to the results of the survey" which basically means if you don't get 100% of the answers they want, there's no chance of being hired. It's really dumb.
Overall, their organization was terrible, and the survey is really pointless in determining who to hire.
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?