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4.1
Average Rating
(based on 231 Nordstrom Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
4.0
Growth Opportunities
3.7
People You Work With
4.4
Person You Work For
4.2
Rewards You Receive
3.7
Support You Get
4.0
Way You Work
4.2
Work Setting
4.2
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"Nordstom is place like no other, the only place I have ever worked in where salary is based on effort and smart decision. You are truly are in control of the business."
Posted 10 years ago in Miami, FL
Sales Representative

"A career bliss."

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"There are no written rules except to always use your best judgment."

Store Manager

"Career bliss."

Fashion Consultant

"Nordstrom is an adequate place to learn customer service."

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I like the freedom to sell in any style or manner that was appropriate."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Part-time is good."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"There was no dislike that I found."

Sales Associate

"Great working for Nordstrom!"

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I like the great people."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"What is not to like"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"None, as she was very nice."

Sales Consultant

"I was over-qualified for the job, which made it hard on managers to move forward with me."

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I like the discount on clothes."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I dislike the culture."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Stop being afraid."

Sales Representative

"Nordstrom offers a great salary plus benefits for most of their employees."

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I liked being able to speak with customers about the great products we offer, as well as working closely with my co-workers."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"The hours were not fixed and not flexible as I would like them to be."

Intern

"Fabulous."

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I was only 19, making $14 an hour in 2000!!"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Ask questions."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"It's not on my career path."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Love it and have fun. Don't get too serious."

Sales Associate

"Amazing."

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I like the great benefits, fun work, and great pay."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be yourself."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"Really, there is nothing I dislike."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be real, be a team player, assist new employees, advise, give feedback, and have fun."

Shoe Manager

"Great place to work."

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I like the great environment."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be professional, and be a customer."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I dislike the long hours."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"There is nothing to mention."

Sales Associate

"One of the best jobs in retail you can get."

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I was able to make a decent salary with commission, and it was rewarding winning sales contests."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"The company is very concerned with customer service."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"It was cutthroat at times, and there were customers constantly returning clothing, which came out of your paycheck."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Give your salespeople more freedom to move around between departments, and do not allow stolen merchandise to be returned."

Manager

"Nordstrom is a great place to work."

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"It is a great company to work for!"

Senior Systems Analyst

"Rampant racism. Poor management."

Customer Service Representative

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I picked up actions here and there that have bought me to where I am today."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"You have to be a well-rounded person."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"The employees who worked there longer and thought they knew everything would take some of my sales thinking. Since they were so experienced, sometimes they didn't give me an opportunity to give all I had into the position."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"It is run very well and is a solid company to work for, with great people."

Senior Buyer

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I like the family atmosphere, team play, freedom to run your own business, etc."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"Travel was extensive."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep communication open."

Fit Consultant

"Being at Nordstrom for seven years says it all! It was a great place while in college!"

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"What I most enjoyed about Nordstrom is the deep level of loyalty customers have. I enjoyed the customer service and sales expectations. My deepest level of satisfaction came while working with breast cancer patients, as we provided services within the lingerie department."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"My biggest word of advice for others interviewing is be ambitious and you will succeed in sales at Nordstrom! The possibilities are there if you want to get into management."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"What I disliked most about Nordstrom is that there is little movement into corporate. Also, as with retail, there was a lot of turnover within both employees and management, but it always seemed to work and continued to challenge me in training new hires."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"My suggestion to Nordstrom management, coming from what I currently do within the media/training industry, is to provide more coaching/leadership training to department managers. Although, I was VERY happy with all the managers I worked for/with."

Nordstrom Reviews FAQs

Is Nordstrom a good company to work for?

Nordstrom has an overall rating of 4.1 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 231 Nordstrom Review Ratings left anonymously by Nordstrom employees, which is 5% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 95% of employees would recommend working at Nordstrom.

Does Nordstrom pay their employees well?

Nordstrom employees earn $35,000 annually on average, or $17 per hour, which is 47% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 115 Nordstrom employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Nordstrom Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Nordstrom?

95% of employees would recommend working at Nordstrom with the overall rating of 4.1 out of 5. Employees also rated Nordstrom 4.0 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.7 for Rewards You Receive, 3.7 for Growth Opportunities and 4.0 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Nordstrom?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Nordstrom is a Brand Manager at $251,000 annually. Browse Nordstrom Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Nordstrom?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Nordstrom is a Food Service Representative at $16,000 annually. Browse Nordstrom Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at Nordstrom?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Nordstrom to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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