I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Nordstrom (Norfolk, VA) in Mar 2017
Interview
it was very intimidating but easy, it was a total of three parts, i met with the shoe manager , interviewed with her then i went to the sales floor and was put on the spot. They make you role play a sale encounter with a customer if they like it you'll get to meet the store manager which usually implies to you getting the offer in the next few days !
I applied online. I interviewed at Nordstrom (Atlanta, GA) in Oct 2017
Interview
The interview is very detailed and the leadership confirms that candidates can effectively communicate with potential customers. You may be asked to describe your actions in a scenario involving selling merchandise.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Nordstrom (Costa Mesa, CA) in June 2017
Interview
Nordstrom is a highly respected retailer and although the interview was somewhat formal, it was also very relaxed. I felt I was able to maintain a nice conversation with my interviewer and it was mostly stereotypical interview questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How familiar are you with different shoe brands/what are some of your favorites?
I applied online. I interviewed at Nordstrom (Pittsburgh, PA) in May 2017
Interview
I applied online, got an email back saying they want to do a phone screen. The phone screen was literally just them scheduling an in person interview. I got to the store and I and about 9 other candidates sat in a seating area outside of the restrooms where the manager offices were (not everyone was interviewing for shoe sales). We were called back a few people at a time for a "group interview," which was really just 1 on 1 interviews happening in the same room. I have never worked retail so my recruiter skipped all the retail related questions. I'm guessing if I had worked retail he would have asked me to sell him a pair of shoes or to describe my retail experience, but we spent about 5-10 minutes in the interview room, he asked me non-retail related questions (very basic interview questions), showed me the shoe floor and stock room, and I left.
MAKE YOURSELF STAND OUT. This is huge. I wore a bright orange dress and floral patterned heels while everyone else was dressed in muted tones (someone was wearing jeans...). It draws your recruiter's eye immediately to the person who looks different. And in a job where a great sense of fashion is a must, there's no reason why you shouldn't show off your personal style (even if you think it's unprofessional to not wear black).