Competitive pay and program to tech companies in the area. Housing is paid for, there are tons of events for interns, great community, amazing place to work.
What I wish was different
I loved everything.
Advice
Communicate with your boss a lot! I got a return offer out of it just by working hard and asking.
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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.
Advice
Working at a place you love goes a long way.
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Service Experience
July - August 2018 • Hurst, TX
What I liked
Loved working with customers, my coworkers and managers were very friendly
What I wish was different
I only wish I could have started sooner, a month was too short
Advice
Keep in contact with old jobs that you like, make sure they know you'll be available
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Sales Associate
June 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
Loved styling and selling designer products, as well as spreading my love for shopping to my customers.
What I wish was different
Wish the base pay was higher, and that customers were more aware that we were commission based. Too many of my sales happened when I wasn't there.
Advice
Stick to your personal taste, and envision yourself as the customer. Wear comfortable shoes too!
