Counter Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Nordstrom with 2.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 78% positive. To compare, the company-average is 73.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Counter Manager roles take an average of 9 days to get hired, when considering 9 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Nordstrom overall takes an average of 14 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Nordstrom as a Counter Manager according to 9 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 21%
Phone interview: 21%
Skills test: 17%
Background check: 13%
Drug test: 8%
IQ intelligence test: 8%
Presentation: 8%
Other: 4%
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I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Nordstrom (Lynnwood, WA) in Mar 2015
Interview
Straight forward, you have to show willing to fight for your job everyday. I felt that the opportunity was amazing to receive and getting experience. The interview takes longer with the cosmetic department. You have to present yourself anew every interview because usually its different people every time. I went through 4 (including phone) interviews before getting the job.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Nordstrom (Wauwatosa, WI)
Interview
Easy but took way too long. Was not productive and they have to wait for the brand to reach out and interview you as well. After the two interviews it’s done.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How have you handled a client situation where you did not get along or agree with them?
I applied online. I interviewed at Nordstrom (Lowell, MA) in May 2022
Interview
Very quick and easy. Nordstrom employees seem to love working for the company and the manager reached out to me the day after I submitted my application. She was also very clear about when I would be hearing from her next and didn't leave me hanging.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time, in or out of work, when you had to work collaboratively with people from different backgrounds than you?
I applied online. I interviewed at Nordstrom (Salt Lake City, UT) in Jul 2017
Interview
I applied online and had a brief discussion with a corporate recruiter. She then told me that I would be scheduled for an in-store interview. The in-store interview lasted 60 minutes which was full of the typical questions that are asked of a potential manager:
Overall, it was an easy flow of conversation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. How have you made business happen in your last position?
2. How do you deal with clients with high expectations?
3. How do you feel about calling clients, etc.?