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      Build-A-Bear

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      Build-A-Bear reviews

      3.8

      59% would recommend to a friend

      (1,769 total reviews)

      Sharon John

      60% approve of CEO

      51% positive business outlook

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      Build-A-Bear has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,769 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Build-A-Bear employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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      2K reviews
      4.0
      Apr 12, 2010

      The job is fairly easy. You have to go through a process of 1:1 interviewing where questions come from past experience

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      If you like children, this job is definitely perfect for you. It's a good starter job that can get you the experience needed for other work environments that involve kids. The hours aren't difficult either. Management is satisfactory.

      Cons

      The job can get a bit stressful when you have to deal with the kids on a day to day basis for hours at a time. There will be a good amount of screaming or crying heard.

      5.0
      Apr 6, 2010

      Wonderful place to work if you love children

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Management was genuinely supportive and caring Great emphasis on guest satisfaction Fun environment For years after I graduated high school, they allowed me to come back and work seasonally during my college years Not a stressful job(Christmas season could be the exception)

      Cons

      My only complaint is that I wanted more hours. I understand that in any business, if the amount of revenue coming in is decreasing, hours decrease. So this isn't really a complaint about the company. I absolutely loved it there.

      4.0
      Mar 30, 2010

      i enjoyed my time there-if you are looking for a career in the toy industry then i highly suggest it.

      Sales associate
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      Pros

      fun/creative place to work (its a toy store). you can build lasting relationships with coworkers and customers. Overall, I highly suggest it, especially as a high school/college job.

      Cons

      MUST LOVE KIDS & BE PATIENT WITH THEM (it can be challenging at times) Occasionally you will get the spoiled kid(s) that come in but in my experience they were few and far between. Parties can be a little overwhelming for the "party leader" because it is a lot of kids to manage and a lot of different budgets so you have to be strategic in what you suggest to who but still give all the kids equal time/attention.

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