Nordstrom

Retail Management Intern

June - August 2016 • Miami, FL

What I liked

I liked learning about the selling techniques and customer service. And the employee discount was a nice perk.

What I wish was different

This internship was 85% retail (working on the sales floor) and 15% management; for me, it was too much selling and working as a sales person than actual "retail management".

Advice

Make sure to get outside of your comfort zone and be able to sell.

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Apparel Salesperson

May - August 2018 • Newport Beach, CA

What I liked

The commission, work environment, flexibility with my schedule

What I wish was different

Advice

It’s all about what you make of it. Nordstrom essentially provides you a space to conduct your own business. I ended up making great connections for future jobs and internships by being the best salesperson I could be.

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Logistics Processor

June - August 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

It took some time getting used to but it was really fun. It was satisfying slowly getting to learn the different floors of such a large flagship store.

What I wish was different

There isn’t anything that I’d wish was different.

Advice

Work hard.

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Cashier

June - August 2018 • Arcadia, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed having a seasonal job and learning more about the company before applying to a full time job at the end of summer.

What I wish was different

I wish that it was all summer instead of just a month and a half.

Advice

Seasonal jobs or internships give you the opportunity to see if the job or company is a good match for you.

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sales associate

May - August 2018 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

Very supportive team to work with. High level of sale competion for comission so I was able to earn good experience in sales. Also Nordstrom highlights on their strict customer service policy so I gained strong experiecne in this area as well.

What I wish was different

n/a

Advice

Have to be a quick learner and efficiet worker. You decide how much you make based on your sales.

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Merchandising and Planning Intern

June - August 2018 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

The culture, people, and opportunity for career growth.

What I wish was different

I wish I would’ve used my time to reach out to more people in different areas of the company.

Advice

It is a very tedious role and takes a lot of effort and dedication but it’s super beneficial. Keep an open mind and positive outlook.

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Fullfillment Associate

June - August 2018 • Des Peres, MO

What I liked

The job was very quick paced. There was always something to do and my team served as support for the entire store which was super rewarding! My passion for fashion also grew so much while working for Nordstrom.

What I wish was different

The shifts got to be very long during anniversary sale: 10 hours sometimes.

Advice

The only piece of advice I can give is for the interview- speak about fashion as a passion and talk a bit about Nordstrom as a whole. Know their mission and what's up and coming within the company because they're always changing to stay customer-obsessed.

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Sales associate

July - August 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I loved working in retail; since I want to become a buyer for Nordstrom, getting to really connect with HR and the managers was a perfect way to network within the company for the future.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been in a department I really had a passion for like shoes, instead of lingerie.

Advice

Customer service is key when running a business.

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Seasonal Sales Associate

June - August 2018 • Beachwood, OH

What I liked

I was given a lot of responsibility that allowed me to grow on my own, but I also received a large amount of support from my coworkers and managers towards reaching my goals! Nordstrom taught me a lot about the tremendous amount of work and effort it takes to deliver optimal customer experiences.

What I wish was different

I would not have changed too much about the experience. If anything, I would have enjoyed seeing more coaching and education about job opportunities moving forward from the sales associate level!

Advice

Keep your big picture in mind and study how your experience will give your relevant learnings for your future! Retail sales is an amazing and complicated world that can provide anyone with a lot of challenges and knowledge to take with you.

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Sales Associate

May - August 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I loved my coworkers, they were all really different which made the experience even more amazing.

What I wish was different

I wish I didn't have such a full schedule, I was working 8 hours a day for five days including weekends. It felt like I was an adult, repeating a cycle almost everyday.