Pros
Nordstrom is a great place to work if you have excellent people skills, enjoying giving great customer service, and love fashion. Nordstrom only promotes from within so you know that all of the managers and buyers began as sales associates, it also means that there are great opportunities for advancement. Nordstrom has good benefits, medical, dental, and 401K, and also gives clothing discounts to its employees. They have also been known to give free clothes or shoes to employees, depending on your department, in order to market certain items to customers. Working on a commission basis can be a great for people who know how to sell and build a loyal customer base.
Cons
Working at Nordstrom can be very very competitive. Employees may fight for sales in order to get higher commission. The highest selling associates are rewarded with the best schedules and professional advancement. Associates who cannot compete may face loosing their jobs. Expect to work through many holidays. Customers often take advantage of Nordstrom's liberal return policy, and may return items from several years ago or items they have worn. Customers can be demanding and Nordstrom employees are expected to give great customer service at all times. The many returns can lower your paycheck as they come off your commission if you sold the items. It can be a stressful place to work.