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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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"Nordstrom has a strong reputation for being one of the largest, enduring businesses that remains profitable. As a family owned business, their business model remains dated but is proven effective. Nordstrom is a leader in high end fashion, fashion trends and has a limited number of very large stores across the nation. Nordstrom is also a primary source of label purchases such as Calvin Klein or Thomas Pink. Because of this, Nordstrom is seen a very high end distribution and department shopping paradise."
Posted 10 years ago in Palo Alto, CA
Sales Associate

"Great."

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I did it when I was just out of school. I liked the flexible schedule"

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I disliked holiday parking."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would suggest a stable manager."

Personal Stylist

"Nordstrom is a fun place to work, but it isn't the career for me."

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I like the people and the personal connections that I have made with the customers."

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

"Be serious about working with people. If you have flexibility and passion for fashion, it can be a great place to work."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I dislike the demands of my time away from home at the times when I am most needed at home."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Nordstrom is a very well-managed company. They have a solid work ethic and structure."

Corporate Operations Manager

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I like the company spirit."

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

"Be energetic and positive, and always put the customer first."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I dislike the growth potential."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep the company identity strong."

Sales Associate

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I liked when I first started years ago, but once I learned the business I realized my mistake. East coast vs. West coast... a different vibe. The Virginia stores are not professional. They hire their own kind of managers and it is even harder to even try to be a buyer. Please.. store manager.. don't even.. the company on a whole is okay; just a few changes in Tyson are needed.. please help."

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

"Really, look at the company and pay attention to the interviewer, and ask what it is really like to work there."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"There is not much I like."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Listen to employees, and don't form clicks that only work for the time. Be professional."

Cashier

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I got to see and be a part of everything, from how merchandise is brought to the store, all the way to wrapping an item for the customer to take home and enjoy."

Warehouseman

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I like the very fast-paced workplace."

Nordstrom Employee

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"The customers are really awesome. For the most part, they're always pleasant to deal with because they are having that Nordstrom experience."

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

"What sold me on Nordstrom is they said we value our employees, but at the very end it was all about sales. Period... or the more you sell, the bigger your paycheck. If you spend maybe 60 to 80 hours a week, when do have time to have a life And once you're tired, I mean really tired, it's on to the next person."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"All of HR, except for one, will not help you. If there was a pill to kill a bug up your bum, they should take it. The leadership is for the most part fake. It's all about the sales, and if you can't meet your quota, then you're OUT."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be more original, engaged, and genuine."

Sales Associate

"You had me at hello."

Assistant Buyer

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"The experience I received was great."

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

"Be ready to work hard and learn. Nordstrom will teach you great customer service and selling skills."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I wasn't able to make more money."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"You have to be very organized, patient, and have the respect of your staff."

Customer Sales Associate

"It was a great employer, but the growth opportunities were not in my direction of a career."

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"They have wonderful customer service to offer their customers, compared to any other department store. It's more of an experience to shop there."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I didn't like how the career chart was laid out. I didn't feel like they had great growing opportunities to advance in their careers."

Operations Manager

"Great company."

Financial Planner

"Nordstrom is a very solid company, with room for growth and advancement."

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"There's a sense of empowerment and latitude to be creative and entrepreneurial."

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

"The candidate should be passionate, professional, and have the ability to work well with others."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"Nothing comes to mind here."

Retail Sales Associate

"Nordstrom is a very professional and customer service-oriented company."

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I like meeting different types of people and helping them with their needs."

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

"Be professional."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I dislike the hours and standing on my feet."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Acknowledge all employees in the workplace."

Sales Associate

"Working at Nordstrom gave me great experience in sales and customer service. I learned a lot from this company that I will take into my professional career."

Store Administrator

What do you like about working at Nordstrom?

"I liked the learning experience. They really take the time to develop you. What I learned is priceless."

What don't you like about working at Nordstrom?

"It is very hard to grow in the company because headquarters is in Seattle."

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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