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 4 weeks. I interviewed at Nordstrom (Virginia Beach, VA) in Feb 2014
Interview
Applied online in early January, received an email about setting up a phone interview for late January. Nordstrom HQ rep called and we spoke for about 10-15 minutes. She then said that they would like to meet me and I agreed to meet in person in 2 weeks. Early in Feb. I met with HR and Managers for the Virginia Beach Nordstrom. It was a group interview with 7 other people. We were individually taken to interview with an HR rep, then do a styling portion with a department Manager (I was in Men's furnishings and had to style a man who was out on the town while on a business trip) then one-on-one with the Store Manager.
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?