Nordstrom

Sales Associate

May - August 2018 • Skokie, IL

What I liked

I loved connecting with customers and providing excellent customer service through knowing the product and providing recommendations.

What I wish was different

I wish the job was not commission-based, or that commission was an added component with a base pay, as this made the environment tense at times.

Advice

Retail is both a challenging and incredible learning experience!

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Cloud Security Intern

June - August 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I loved my team and having a project that was beneficial to the company and could go to production in the future was very rewarding. I also loved the intern events that Nordstrom held.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Logistics Processor

June - August 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

It took some time getting used to but it was really fun. It was satisfying slowly getting to learn the different floors of such a large flagship store.

What I wish was different

There isn’t anything that I’d wish was different.

Advice

Work hard.

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Apparel Salesperson

May - August 2018 • Newport Beach, CA

What I liked

The commission, work environment, flexibility with my schedule

What I wish was different

Advice

It’s all about what you make of it. Nordstrom essentially provides you a space to conduct your own business. I ended up making great connections for future jobs and internships by being the best salesperson I could be.

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Apparel Salesperson

October 2018 - December 2019 • McLean, VA

What I liked

I enjoyed working and learning about the different elements of marketing. I also enjoyed seeing how the different variations of leadership all make the company run in a synchronized way

What I wish was different

Some of the communication between higher up individuals was not clear and this reflecting poorly on employees

Advice

Come in with a positive attitude and be prepared to multitask and help multiple clients simultaneously.

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Packaging

June - August 2019 • Cedar Rapids, IA

What I liked

Hours worked with my schedule and good pay. Worked with great people and work wasn't too hard.

What I wish was different

Lots of standing in moving and sometimes had to work mandatory overtime.

Advice

I would not suggest taking 2 summer classes on top of this job. I tried juggling all these things and was successful at it, however it took away from my leisure time and I got extremely burnt out by the end of the summer. This is a good job if you want a lot of hours with good pay. This is a great seasonal position for any college student!

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Sales

June - August 2019 • Murray, UT

What I liked

Ability to make either commission (7% in men's clothing) or $12 an hour, whichever was higher.

What I wish was different

Management and scheduling were very hard to work with

Advice

Stand up for yourself if your coworkers are trying to steal your sales, customers, or commission.

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Logistics

July - August 2019 • Torrance, CA

What I liked

The job was never too stressful, and never boring. It kept me active and felt satisfying

What I wish was different

I wish I had a chance to work as a seasonal employee for a little longer.

Advice

Every opportunity for work experience is valuable.

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Software Engineering Intern

June - September 2021 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

It was a great experience, Nordstrom has a very well structured internship program.

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to do more frontend work.

Advice

Don't stress too much, if you put in the work you will succeed.

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Retail Salesperson

May - August 2019 • Palo Alto, CA

What I liked

I loved learning how to communicate with all different types of people and getting to know my costumers and coworkers while doing it.

What I wish was different

I wish that it was more of a work-family environment where we would all hang outside of work. Also, if my coworkers (who have worked there for almost 10 years) would have tried harder to keep the floor clean!

Advice

You don't know what someone is going through so try not to give them such a hard time for being mean.

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Customer Service Representative

June - August 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT

What I liked

Great environment, friendly & helpful team members

What I wish was different

Less customers

Advice

This position is good for someone who likes talking to people and can quickly problem solve, can be a little high-stress if you do not like pressure.

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Retail Management Intern

June - August 2016 • Miami, FL

What I liked

I liked learning about the selling techniques and customer service. And the employee discount was a nice perk.

What I wish was different

This internship was 85% retail (working on the sales floor) and 15% management; for me, it was too much selling and working as a sales person than actual "retail management".

Advice

Make sure to get outside of your comfort zone and be able to sell.

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Software Engineer intern

June - August 2017 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

Competitive pay and program to tech companies in the area. Housing is paid for, there are tons of events for interns, great community, amazing place to work.

What I wish was different

I loved everything.

Advice

Communicate with your boss a lot! I got a return offer out of it just by working hard and asking.

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Corporate Finance Intern

June - August 2017 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

The best thing about Nordstrom was getting to mix my passion for fashion with my love for the study of finance and numbers. Nordstrom has a very hands on internship program that gives you insight on all aspects of the company while fostering a company culture that is conducive to personal and professional growth.

What I wish was different

Nordstrom has an extremely well thought out internship. They provided us with free housing, mentors, internal and external immersion days, and even sponsored a family weekend, so the only thing I wish I did differently was get involved with Nordstrom earlier!

Advice

Start with companies you already know and love. The more passionate you are about the company and role you will take on, the more comfortable you will be identifying what strengths make you an asset for the team and overall company.

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Warehouse Stocker

June - August 2019 • Elizabethtown, PA

What I liked

the pay was good

What I wish was different

longer breaks, I felt like I had to eat super fast.

Advice

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Warehouse associate

June - August 2018 • Portland, OR

What I liked

Laid back. Already set procedures. Open for suggestion. Guaranteed hours.

What I wish was different

Less repetitive movements but that comes with the work

Advice

Show up on time and work till you sweat because they will like you and ask for your return. If you are going to school and are looking for more of the business side, you’ve already stepped foot in a company and left a good reputation, so if you were to apply for a different position you’d have people in the company to back you up

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Sales Associate

June - August 2018 • Burlington, MA

What I liked

Loved working with great people Was a new experience and great incentive to work in a commission based environment

What I wish was different

Advice

Get to know your coworkers and have fun

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Retail Salesperson

May - August 2018 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

I really enjoyed this job even if it was for a short while. I loved that this job gave me the opportunity to branch out and learn even greater communication and customer service skills. This opportunity also have me the ability to see a glimpse into the fashion world. I was able to see what I was capable and I loved it because I did things that I never thought I could accomplish in such a short time. Overall, best experience and glad that I seized the moment.

What I wish was different

Honestly, I cannot say that I would have done anything different. I truly appreciated the opportunity and can truly say that I enjoyed and was excited to go to work every day.

Advice

I would say do not be afraid to put yourself out there and take more chances and risks. I definitely went out of my box and comfort zone with this job but that is what benefited me in the end. I wasn't scared to talk to people, sell myself, sell the product, and in the end better the company as a whole. I would encourage anyone going into any field to take risks because you never know when that moment will pass you by.

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Sales Associate

June - August 2019 • Costa Mesa, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed working in a fast paced environment that relied on my ability to communicate effectively.

What I wish was different

Nothing, I really enjoyed my time at Nordstrom.

Advice

No matter what you do, do it well.

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Processor and shipping

June 2018 • Portland, OR

What I liked

I enjoyed experiencing a different type of environment i'm used to. I wanted gain experience in my field and Nordstrom gave me the perfect opportunity to learn things about warehousing! I enjoyed the managers and co-worker. I loved how I wasnt micromanaged and when I wanted improve on something, I could ask any employee to help me.