I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Build-A-Bear (Anaheim, CA) in Feb 2012
Interview
Build-a-bears Downtown Disney location in Anaheim holds group interviews every Thursday at 4pm. I got an email after applying online saying I could swing by any Thursday. I had no idea what to expect! When I got there, there were about 10 girls in their early 20s like me. A lot of competition! We all got name tags and they asked us to meet us at the trash can behind the store. A little odd! But thats where they held the entire interview. First we split up in 2 groups and had to come up with a skid to sell the new easter bunny. That was fun! After that we had to answer personality questions one by one. They were obviously looking for a fun outgoing personality. In the end they called everyone back individually and they told me I didnt get it. I was alright with that because during the interview I realized this isnt the job for me. I would love to be a bear builder but the Anaheim locations doesnt offer a lot of hours and they ask of you to stay til 2am. I came looking for a fulltime position.
Interview questions [4]
Question 1
What is the most embarassing thing in your bedroom?
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?