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An Interview with Build-A-Bear’s CEO

Posted on July 19, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Build-A-Bear Workshop is the very popular and highly interactive multichannel retailer that appeals to adults and children of almost any age.   Recently, Build-A-Bear’s new CEO Sharon sat down for an interview about her career with Patricia R. Olsen of … Continue reading →

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A Self-Assessment Infographic

Posted on May 14, 2013 by bermanevansretail

No matter the stage in your career (or life), it is imperative that you regularly do a self-assessment. In the infographic below, there is a 20-item self-assessment quiz for you to take. How do YOU fare on this quiz? What … Continue reading →

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Ask Questions During Your Job Interview

Posted on October 2, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Evans on Marketing Are you proactive enough during a job interview? Do you ask your own questions — and not just answer the ones that are asked of you? Consider this advice from Margaret Heffernan of CBS MarketWatch: “Toward the … Continue reading →

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