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%
Presentation: 4%
Skills test: 4%
Background check: 4%
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I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Nordstrom (Seattle, WA) in Feb 2014
Interview
First I got a phone interview and schedule a physical interview at the end of the phone interview. Physical interview at Nordstrom Downtown Seattle with three interviewee. They gave a brief introduction of themselves and started to ask questions on by one. Overall easy process at this stage with general questions and then move on to the second section with the stylist having the mock selling scenario. The stylist was very nice and guided me through the selling process with many information about her preferences. Got the offer through phone call within a month.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
There are a;; general questions such as "have you in the leadership position and how do you see yourself in a team" "have you encounter an unsatisfied customer and how did you handle that situation"
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?