Nordstrom

Sales Associate

June 2018 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

Loved styling and selling designer products, as well as spreading my love for shopping to my customers.

What I wish was different

Wish the base pay was higher, and that customers were more aware that we were commission based. Too many of my sales happened when I wasn't there.

Advice

Stick to your personal taste, and envision yourself as the customer. Wear comfortable shoes too!

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Service Experience

July - August 2018 • Hurst, TX

What I liked

Loved working with customers, my coworkers and managers were very friendly

What I wish was different

I only wish I could have started sooner, a month was too short

Advice

Keep in contact with old jobs that you like, make sure they know you'll be available

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Sales associate

May - August 2019 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Working in sales is a great summer job after freshmen year to learn lots of work life skills.

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Warehouse worker

June 2019 • Elizabethtown, PA

What I liked

I liked the individual tasks and working at my own pace.

What I wish was different

I enjoy some team work, however there is not much team work done in my job.

Advice

The pay is decent, but it’s a meaningless job.

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Sales Associate

June - August 2019 • Farmington, CT

What I liked

It was commission based pay, which worked really well for me because I’m a hard worker and very good at sales. It was the most professional environment I’ve ever worked in. The competition was entertaining too. I was one of the top sellers in the department.

What I wish was different

I wish I’d gotten to work there during the school year. I had an offer from the local Nordstrom, and they said I didn’t even have to be interviewed, but I would’ve had to work full time, which is too much for me.

Advice

Only work at a commission based job if you’re confident in your sales ability and social skills! I had a friend who really struggled with the job because he wasn’t as good at the sales portion as I was. The personalities of the top sellers stood out much more clearly than the lower sellers.

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Sales Associate

June - August 2018 • Troy, MI

What I liked

I loved interacting with customers, and helping them find ther perfect ensamble for their occasion.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Sales Associate

May - August 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I loved my coworkers, they were all really different which made the experience even more amazing.

What I wish was different

I wish I didn't have such a full schedule, I was working 8 hours a day for five days including weekends. It felt like I was an adult, repeating a cycle almost everyday.

Advice

Working at a place you love goes a long way.

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Logistic Processor

June - August 2019 • Las Vegas, NV

What I liked

I learnt the skills of the behind the scenes side of a retail store. Preparing for the anniversary sale was like prepping for a huge event, so it was cool to play a useful role in the function of that. I liked my supervisor and the people I worked with.

What I wish was different

It was great! Wish it lasted longer. Though, there still is the option to work in the winter holiday months.

Advice

Going in, you'll be learning a lot of new skills really fast. Expect something new everyday. Everything takes a bit of adjustment and getting used to it all may be challenging at first.

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Buying & Planning intern

June - August 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I LOVED THE COMPANY CULTURE

What I wish was different

I wish that this experience was longer.

Advice

Be yourself and try YOUR best daily. Also, focus on building your network and connecting with as many people as possible.

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Retail Salesperson

June - September 2019 • Clackamas, OR

What I liked

I like connecting with customer everyday and finding an outfit that fits their personality and the event they are going too.

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to stay there longer and make better relationships with coworkers.

Advice

Be confident and own what you are doing. If not people will see right through you.

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Software Engineer Intern

June - August 2021 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

Work culture was great

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Just practice coding questions

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Seasonal Sales Associate

June - August 2018 • Beachwood, OH

What I liked

I was given a lot of responsibility that allowed me to grow on my own, but I also received a large amount of support from my coworkers and managers towards reaching my goals! Nordstrom taught me a lot about the tremendous amount of work and effort it takes to deliver optimal customer experiences.

What I wish was different

I would not have changed too much about the experience. If anything, I would have enjoyed seeing more coaching and education about job opportunities moving forward from the sales associate level!

Advice

Keep your big picture in mind and study how your experience will give your relevant learnings for your future! Retail sales is an amazing and complicated world that can provide anyone with a lot of challenges and knowledge to take with you.

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Sales associate

July - August 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I loved working in retail; since I want to become a buyer for Nordstrom, getting to really connect with HR and the managers was a perfect way to network within the company for the future.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been in a department I really had a passion for like shoes, instead of lingerie.

Advice

Customer service is key when running a business.

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Fullfillment Associate

June - August 2018 • Des Peres, MO

What I liked

The job was very quick paced. There was always something to do and my team served as support for the entire store which was super rewarding! My passion for fashion also grew so much while working for Nordstrom.

What I wish was different

The shifts got to be very long during anniversary sale: 10 hours sometimes.

Advice

The only piece of advice I can give is for the interview- speak about fashion as a passion and talk a bit about Nordstrom as a whole. Know their mission and what's up and coming within the company because they're always changing to stay customer-obsessed.

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Nordstrom Sales Stylist

June - August 2019 • Lynnwood, WA

What I liked

I loved working with customers to show them new styles that were on-trend and what new pieces they could add to their existing wardrobe to make old pieces look new again

What I wish was different

I wish the management would have been more structured, however, this was a temporary issue that has now been resolved.

Advice

I highly recommend familiarizing yourself with the store, what brands are where and what is popular in each age group. This allows you to serve more clients effectively rather than you running around the store trying to find something or to find a brand.

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Customer Service Experience

May - July 2019 • Stanford, CA

What I liked

I learned a lot about customer service and how to deal with all kinds of people. Everyone I worked with was very friendly and I really enjoyed working with them.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have been paid more based on the odd hours I was given/flexibility I was expected to have. Especially since there were times that I was filling in as a sales person but was not getting commission.

Advice

I think everyone should work in at least one customer experience job because it really helps improve your ability to interact with others, especially in a professional way!

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Merchandising and Planning Intern

June - August 2018 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

The culture, people, and opportunity for career growth.

What I wish was different

I wish I would’ve used my time to reach out to more people in different areas of the company.

Advice

It is a very tedious role and takes a lot of effort and dedication but it’s super beneficial. Keep an open mind and positive outlook.

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sales associate

May - August 2018 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

Very supportive team to work with. High level of sale competion for comission so I was able to earn good experience in sales. Also Nordstrom highlights on their strict customer service policy so I gained strong experiecne in this area as well.