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      Commissioned Sales Associate Interview

      2 Apr 2014
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Miami, FL

      Other Commissioned Sales Associate interview reviews for Nordstrom

      Commissioned Sales Associate Interview

      28 Aug 2023
      Anonymous employee
      Aventura, FL
      Accepted offer
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Nordstrom (Miami, FL) in Apr 2014

      Interview

      Applied online. You must do the personality survey, that's how they weed people out. About a week later received an email that they were interested in hiring me, and to set up a phone screen. When I got out of the shower that same day, I received a phone call from a woman in HR named Lacey but I missed the call. I called back and we chatted on the phone. She asked me very simple questions, why nordstrom, what position are you interested in (full time or part time) and invited me for an interview for the next day. Came in 15 minutes early and waited about 30 minutes. Never got an interview with Lacey, she just came out and asked me if I was interested in working for dresses, and I said sure. She took me to interview with the department manager for dresses, a woman named Jenny. She was very a animated and friendly person. She explained what she expects of her prospective employee throughout the interview. I think I did good and made an impression. What I did questionably on was the role playing skit. Right now, I currently work at Macy's and they're more focused on the amount of credits opened in a week vs how to satisfy their customers. Before our skit, she walked me through the floor, unfortunately she rushed through the whole thing so I was only able to gather bits and pieces of most of what she was saying. Once the skit commenced, it was interrupted by a customer she had to cater to. Once she was finished, she had to rush through the rest of out skit. Once finished, she told me a few points that I missed. She said she would call me in a couple of days and the regular ending to an interview.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Huge tip: during your skit, ask A LOT of questions. She said that was my biggest failures. She said if I had asked more questions, I would've found out that she needed two dresses as opposed to one. Also, ask for their name. She explained that customers and employees should be on a first name basis. Nordstrom values their customers and want to make them feel welcome. When you're nearing the end, always offer other products - shoes, accessories, bras, hosiery, etc.
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      6
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Nordstrom (Aventura, FL)

      Interview

      A few questions with someone then you’ll meet with a manager in a department they think you would good for. The department manager had me pick out an outfit for a pretend customer and describe why I picked certain items

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Talk about a previous great experience you gave to a customer
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      Commission Sales Associate Interview

      4 Apr 2023
      Anonymous employee
      Seattle, WA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Nordstrom (Seattle, WA)

      Interview

      Normal behavioral questions and questions related to retail experience/interest in fashion. Nice interviewer was low pressure experience. Interviewed by department manager. Heard back day of interview and started training very soon after.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell me about a time you worked in a team
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      Commissioned Sales Associate Interview

      10 Nov 2019
      Anonymous employee
      McLean, VA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Nordstrom (McLean, VA) in Nov 2019

      Interview

      Applied online. Got an email about a week later. Went in to a Seasonal Hiring Event. Interviewed with a manager. Most questions were situational questions. Very easy process. Offererred position on the spot.

      Interview questions [5]

      Question 1

      Why do you want to work here & what do you know about Nordstrom?
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      Question 2

      How do prioritize things you have to do?
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      Question 3

      What do you believe leads to a sale?
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      Question 4

      Tell me of a time that you went above and beyond for a customer?
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      Question 5

      How would you initiate and complete a sale?
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