Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Nordstrom with 2.4 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 Sales Associate roles take an average of 11 days to get hired, when considering 1,354 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 Sales Associate according to 1,354 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 30%
Phone interview: 26%
Background check: 11%
Personality test: 8%
Skills test: 7%
Presentation: 6%
Group panel interview: 5%
Drug test: 4%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Other: 1%
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In-Person or Video Interviews: If you pass the initial screening, you'll be invited for one or more interviews. These can be conducted in person at a Nordstrom location or via video call.
Behavioral Interviews: Nordstrom uses behavioral interview questions to understand how you have handled situations in the past. Questions might be based on Nordstrom's core values, such as customer service, teamwork, and leadership.
Technical Interviews (if applicable): For roles that require specific technical skills, such as IT or engineering positions, you may be asked to demonstrate your expertise through technical questions or a practical assessment.
Panel Interviews: For some positions, you might face a panel interview where multiple Nordstrom employees, including potential supervisors or team members, ask questions.
So easy, I went to a job fair and was hired on the spot. They need people in the kids department, that's the easiest section to get into. They just ask about your personality and who you are.
Was inside Barton creek mall, hiring manager was prompt and clear with questions ranging from how I would handle difficult customers, to my personal experiences that could apply to the job.