I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Build-A-Bear (West Hartford, CT) in Mar 2012
Interview
I filled out an application that I got from right inside the store and gave it in the right after I filled it out. The manager gave me what he called an "audition". he made me ring a big bell and say the bear pledge out loud for the store to hear me. I was really loud lol. He did a mini interview asked me about my past job experience and why I was interested in working at Build-A-Bear. a month or two later I received a phone call for an interview. it was a group interview with about 10 or 11 people and it was really long. they make you do a commercial for build a bear and talk about yourself and your experience with kids. They asked us to show how we would sell bear accessories and some other things. but if you get a call back you have to take an in store assessment and then they will let you know if you got hired.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you like most about working with children and what is the most difficult thing about working with children?
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?