Retail Management Internship applicants have rated the interview process at Nordstrom with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 92% positive. To compare, the company-average is 73.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Retail Management Internship roles take an average of 42 days to get hired, when considering 17 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 Retail Management Internship according to 17 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 39%
One on one interview: 25%
Group panel interview: 18%
Personality test: 7%
Background check: 4%
Skills test: 4%
Presentation: 4%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Nordstrom in Jan 2014
Interview
The first phone interview is very basic. Just asked typical interview questions focused around customer service and sales especially. The interview lasted no more than 15 minutes, they basically are looking for you to show interest in sales and explain that you get along really well with people. Be prompt to answer the phone as they will call you on time as well.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When was a time that you had to take a leadership role?
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 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?