Being able to participate in manager meetings on a weekly basis to know what is store up to in the next upcoming weeks.
The training on how to sell - very useful for any career path.
What I wish was different
85% of this internship is you selling on the sales floor/department store. Its really challenging especially because you are paid on commission. I wish there was less selling and more "retail management" like they said the internship was going to be.
Advice
Be confident and sell, sell, sell.
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Service Experience Representative
May - August 2019 • Scottsdale, AZ
What I liked
The team I worked with and the atmosphere was very welcoming. Also, I was always given a challenge to further my understanding of our POS system.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be yourself in the interview process as Nordstrom’s looks for individuality. Also, do not be afraid to ask questions throughout the process as they also love people who are devoted to becoming a team member at their store.
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Sales Associate
June - September 2019 • Austin, TX
What I liked
Overall I loved the experience I was gaining because I was able to work with great people who welcomed questions about how the business itself works and not just trying to sell products.
What I wish was different
My schedule was not very consistent through the summer and as someone who enjoys routine I would like to have a consistent schedule next summer whether it is at Nordstrom or in a business application internship.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions, Nordstrom is bar far the best place I've ever worked, so my advice would be to of course work hard but also enjoy the process.
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Retail Management Intern
June - August 2022 • Oak Brook, IL
What I liked
I got to meet so many different people in the industry under one roof and learn new skills on a daily basis.
What I wish was different
Having a little more time with the other interns through the whole process so we could learn from each other and develop lasting relationships.
Advice
Be ready for a new situation everyday and staying on your toes physically and mentally.
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Salesperson
May - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Lots of hours, good team environment, positive reinforcement, commission
What I wish was different
Management, working too many hours
Advice
Be prepared to provide lots of examples for the interview.
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Logistics Processor
June 2019 • Tigard, OR
What I liked
The management at Nordstrom was amazing. The job was fairly easy, yet so entertaining. Looking at all the new inflow of product everyday was great (not so much for my bank account). I loved their flexibility with breaks and lunches, if it had been a long busy day at work, management would offer incentives and extra breaks to those who needed it.
What I wish was different
The one thing I did not enjoy about Nordstrom was the attitudes from other co-workers in the sales departments to those working in stock/fulfillment. They would often look down on you and push you to the side for no reason at all. Management took awhile to fix this issue, but on the upside it eventually got better.
Advice
My advice to anyone wanting to work at Nordstrom is to apply to any department! They are so flexible within their departments and always want to see you succeed, whether that being moving up the ladder or simply going to a different department to try something new out.
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Apparel Salesperson
June - August 2019 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
I liked having the opportunity to enhance my customer service skills. It was also an opportunity to get comfortable speaking and engaging with strangers on a daily basis. It gave me the opportunity to learn how to sell myself because it was also a commission job
What I wish was different
I wish I had a different manager. My culture of the job was centered around competitiveness for sales so I wasn’t engaged with my coworkers.
Advice
Working in retail is not easy, but don’t be ashamed to get this experience. I felt bad about not having an internship geared toward my major, but I realize now how much this job helped my communication skills.
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Service Experience Specialist
May 2017 - September 2019 • Paramus, NJ
What I liked
Schedule flexibility and wonderful co workers
What I wish was different
More creative work
Advice
Great if you like retail and customer service
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Sales Associate
June - September 2019 • Palo Alto, CA
What I liked
Pay is commission-based! During the summer there's a huge sale, which means more opportunities for sales.
It is very customer service orientated, which is fun and engaging if you like talking to people.
20% discount on Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack. It is also fast-paced, competitive, and goal-oriented.
What I wish was different
A lot of people return clothes, which takes a hit to your commission.
Advice
Don't be so competitive that you ruin relationships with coworkers.
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Logistics Specialist
June - August 2019 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
The company qualities and people you interact with were so helpful and interactive.
What I wish was different
None, the job wasn't anything extraneous and had great management.
Advice
Its worth spending time in different areas that aren't necessarily in your wheelhouse of experience. This job allowed me to expand my experience to a new field.
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Retail Intern
June - August 2019 • Burlington, MA
What I liked
The shadowing experience
What I wish was different
Nordstrom could have been more prepared to take interns
Advice
Ask as many questions as possible
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Sales Associate
June - August 2019 • Irvine, CA
What I liked
I liked working on a draw-commission structure where we would receive commission if it surpassed our hourly earnings. This was a great incentive but I also enjoyed working in an environment where your coworkers feel like your friends.
What I wish was different
I don't wish anything was different.
Advice
I would advise any people who want to work at Nordstrom that it can be difficult if you struggle with interpersonal communications and multitasking. At the surface, it looks like a simple job but it's a lot of work which makes it more rewarding and teaches you a lot about being in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment.
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Sales Associate
May 2017 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
I love meeting new people every single day!
What I wish was different
Advice
If you love fashion, don’t mind retail, and are sales driven you can make a lot of money!
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Retail Management intern
June - July 2019 • Tampa, FL
What I liked
They were a very strong company with valued engraved so deeply you couldn’t help but enjoy it. We got to sell merchandise, shadow every job in the building and work Anniversary sale which is their biggest event of the year. They took extremely good care of their interns and made sure we had one of the best summers ever.
What I wish was different
I wish I would’ve been more confident in my selling and taken more initiative on cross selling.
Advice
Go in with an open mind and an itch to learn. Things move very quickly and it just takes a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
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Software Development Engineering Intern
June 2019 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
Super great intern events (mixers, networking, events with executives, baseball games, interesting red talks), mentor ship opportunity’s, and the overall culture and fun environment
What I wish was different
Nothing! I learned so much and absolutely love the company and people
Advice
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Retail Sales Associate
June - August 2019 • San Mateo, CA
What I liked
I loved learning about different fashion marketing, learning how retail works, the values of the company, and helping all kinds of customers find what they loved.
What I wish was different
I wish the company had been a little more helpful in assisting me finding the same job in Southern California as I really loved working there.
Advice
Try to learn a lot more of the product than just your department, it will be impressive to customers and superiors. Be a team player, Nordstrom is very respectful of that.
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Sales Associate
July 2021 • Garden City, NY
What I liked
I really liked interacting with customers and coworkers
What I wish was different
Advice
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retail
June - August 2019 • Brea, CA
What I liked
I liked how the environment was very friendly and welcoming. I also liked that i was able to gain more experience in customer service
What I wish was different
I wish that there was a Nordstrom store in the same city i go to school i’m so that way i can work there while going to school.
Advice
It’s important to start your day off in a good mood by saying hello to co workers in the morning because it will allow you to have a more positive day.
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Apparel Salesperson
June - August 2019 • Cedar Rapids, IA
What I liked
I loved the environment created by the people involved. The atmosphere was friendly, inviting, hard-working, and there was a lot of neat apparel!
What I wish was different
The job was more or less enjoyable; management was always either strict or laid back so finding the rhythm when things start picking up was probably the most difficult part.
Advice
Be on time, pay attention during training, and have fun.
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Nordstrom Sales Associate
June - August 2019 • Broomfield, CO
What I liked
I had a lot of freedom.
What I wish was different
The pay structure since it is commission is really competitive and can cause a lot of distress.
