Skip to contentSkip to footer
  • Community
  • Jobs
  • Companies
  • Salaries
  • For employers
      Notifications

      Loading...

      Elevate your career

      Discover your earning potential, land dream jobs, and share work-life insights anonymously.

      employer cover photo
      employer logo
      employer logo

      Build.com

      Part of Ferguson

      Is this your company?

      About
      Reviews
      Pay and benefits
      Jobs
      Interviews
      Interviews
      Related searches: Build.com reviews | Build.com jobs | Build.com salaries | Build.com benefits
      Build.com interviewsBuild.com Product Data Specialist interviewsBuild.com interview


      Glassdoor

      • About / Press
      • Awards
      • Blog
      • Research
      • Contact Us
      • Guides

      Employers

      • Free Employer Account
      • Employer Centre
      • Employers Blog

      Information

      • Help
      • Guidelines
      • Terms of Use
      • Privacy and Ad Choices
      • Do Not Sell Or Share My Information
      • Cookie Consent Tool
      • Security

      Work With Us

      • Advertisers
      • Careers
      Download the App

      • Browse by:
      • Companies
      • Jobs
      • Locations
      • Communities
      • Recent posts

      Copyright © 2008-2026. Glassdoor LLC. "Glassdoor," "Worklife Pro," "Bowls" and logo are proprietary trademarks of Glassdoor LLC.

      Followed companies

      Stay ahead in opportunities and insider tips by following your dream companies.

      Job searches

      Get personalised job recommendations and updates by starting your searches.

      Bowls

      Get actionable career advice tailored to you by joining more bowls.

      Company Bowl sample

      Want the inside scoop on your own company?

      Check out your Company Bowl for anonymous work chats.

      Product Data Specialist Interview

      13 Sept 2012
      Anonymous employee
      Chico, CA

      Other Product Data Specialist interview reviews for Build.com

      Product Data Specialist Interview

      11 Oct 2014
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Chico, CA
      Declined offer
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through an employee referral. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Build.com (Chico, CA) in May 2011

      Interview

      My interview was great, I found a way to relate to the people around me. We had a great conversation before the questioning started to break the ice. Everyone in the room seemed very relaxed. Culture is huge here at Build.com and showing a great personality in the interview will aid tremendously in getting an offer.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What are 3 of your weaknesses? Never sure how to answer that one.
      1 Answer
      1
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Build.com (Chico, CA)

      Interview

      Responded to online ad including specific Excel based logic type questions, e.g. "how would you do X in Excel?" Had high expectations and very strong desire to be a part of Build. Researched company thoroughly and read Chris Friedland's blog. Super pumped. Got phone screening call from recruiter and invite to come in. Interview was made up of panel of 6 (all with laptops open). Was asked theoretical situational questions, what I would do with data, what kind of formula I would use in Excel, etc. I felt completely at home. Interview went well. I then get a call the next morning with an offer. $12/hour. I was jaw-dropped. I exchange words with the HR pawn that says she has no authority to negotiate at all and then tries to shame me about what would I expect etc. I sank in my chair in disappointment and declined the offer. To this day I compulsively look at their job boards. Funny, this job is back open I see again.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      If you had a series of SKUs with a format similar to "0125.21567" and you wanted to return only the numbers following the period, what formula would you use? 
      1 Answer
      5
      avatar
      Build.com response
      11y
      Fair critique and response. Truth be told you would probably be given the offer regardless of whether or not you could pass our difficult excel test. We do LOTS of OJT for excel as not many come in with the right skills, but ramp up over time. I'm sorry that we gave you an offer and it didn't match with your experience. Since its entry level we traditionally do not make higher level offers at onset. In your situation I'd recommend that you counter our offer if you chose to interview for the position again.

      Product Data Specialist Interview

      16 Mar 2015
      Anonymous employee
      Chico, CA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Build.com (Chico, CA) in Aug 2014

      Interview

      Intense, but fun. You interview with several managers, and often interview with executives. They are only looking for the correct fit. There is a phone screen, then an interview with management within your department, then an interview with high level managers. The interviews were fun, but they asked direct and challenging questions. All in all a very enjoyable hiring experience.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What ideas do you have to take this position to the next level
      Answer question

      Product Data Specialist Interview

      11 Sept 2012
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Build.com

      Interview

      Usually takes a couple weeks to a month to hear back for a phone screen. Once you get the phone screen takes a couple days for them to schedule an interview. After the interview takes about 3-4 days to hear back on offer and then a few more days for drug and background. Overall great hiring process.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      I can't remember a difficult question, they were pretty standard.
      Answer question