I applied online. I interviewed at Build-A-Bear (Glendale, CA) in Mar 2017
Interview
Took place in a mall and was a group interview with about 7 of us. The interview went well however I didn't get the job and I know why.. we were asked to tell a joke and I said the most inappropriate joke ever. It was also my first interview too so I kind of killed myself for it but the place was pretty far from where I reside so I didn't let it bother me tbh. The interview was pretty chill though. We were told to divide into 2 groups and create a skit to sell something. At the end of the interview we needed to use our smartphones to do an online survey.. it was more of a behavioral survey. After that, the interview ended as each of us left one by one..
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?