Retail Management Internship applicants have rated the interview process at Nordstrom with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 92% positive. To compare, the company-average is 73.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Retail Management Internship roles take an average of 42 days to get hired, when considering 17 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 Retail Management Internship according to 17 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 39%
One on one interview: 25%
Group panel interview: 18%
Personality test: 7%
Background check: 4%
Skills test: 4%
Presentation: 4%
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I applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at Nordstrom
Interview
I applied online and received a phone interview about one month later. During the phone interview she asked me how I feel about working commission, why I want to work for Nordstrom and what are my career goals- easy, typical questions.
At the end of the phone interview she told me I have moved on to the next interview. I was scheduled for an in person interview 2 weeks later. There were 3 interviewers (HR manager and two department managers/stylists) as well as another interviewers for the sales demonstration part- they were all very friendly. You could tell that they loved the company that they work for.
They said I would hear back within 3 months.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you did not reach a goal?
How do you stay up to date with trends?
The recruitment team was friendly and welcoming. The hiring process was an online application, then an online assessment, and finally an interview with hiring managers. It was a 3 part interview process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A scenario where a customer needs help finding an outfit.
I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Nordstrom (Walnut Creek, CA) in Apr 2022
Interview
First was a Hirevue interview, then a recruiter reached out to me for an informal interview, but it was mostly to get me ready for my next interview then I met with two store managers.
Resume and cover letter. Had to be a senior in college or graduated. Got a call from HR about availability and to set up and interview. panel interview with 3 managers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you handled a stressful situation? How would you sell me your jacket?