I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Nordstrom (San Jose, CA) in July 2023
Interview
I definitely recommend trying to get in when they are looking to hire seasonals as job fairs can take off the pressure as many others are being interviewed, allowing you to stand out.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Tell us about yourself
2. Greatest strength & weakness
3. 3 words to describe yourself
4. Describe a time you were competitive (make sure you are driven and competitive as that is wanted)
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Nordstrom (Seattle, WA) in Apr 2025
Interview
Very standardized interview with the department manager, all behavioral questions, was a little repetitive. Only one interview round. Make sure to ask about commission payout because it differs by department.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself/walk me through your resume. Do you have any sales experience?
Very simple, just an online interview followed by in-person. Asked about past experience and situational questions dealing with customers. Nothing too hard but always remain customer-oriented. Got my offer the following day and started the following week.
Straightforward questions but will ask a lot of scenario questions! No need to be intimidated just be yourself and be truthful when answering questions. They want to see if you’re a good fit not only for sales but for the company and their values.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you dealt with a difficult customer and what was the outcome? (Something like this)