Nordstrom

Software Engineering Intern

June - August 2018 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

Team was great Very good at onboarding Intern community Technical challenge

What I wish was different

Longer internship

Advice

Be open to networking aside from doing all three technical work

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Nordstrom Sales Associate

June - August 2018 • Montclair, CA

What I liked

The experience in the business world

What I wish was different

Working in an area with more customers

Advice

Make goals for yourself and do your best to achieve them!

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Retain Sales and Management Intern

June - September 2017 • Portland, OR

What I liked

If you are interested in going into fashion it is good hands on sales experience.

What I wish was different

The job they offer is as an assistant manager at the store. And I personally would rather have a job in corporate

Advice

It has helped me with my future internships in more practical work forces for my majors

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Sales

June 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I learned a lot about retail and people.

What I wish was different

Working weekends was not the best.

Advice

Don’t judge anyone

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Head Waiter

May - August 2018 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

Quick summer job to get cash.

What I wish was different

Waited to accept this job to accept Nike job offer.

Advice

When you are looking for a job don’t jump on the first offer given give time for other companies to reach out.

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Sales associate

March 2017 - August 2018 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

I enjoyed the people I worked with.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Software Engineer Intern

June - August 2018 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I liked that I was able to work with the team on actual backlog work instead of a project.

What I wish was different

I definitely wish there was a better team selection process.

Advice

I would definitely say don't be afraid to ask questions! You're here to learn as much as possible about everything so don't be afraid of looking "dumb!"

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Department Store Salesperson

June - August 2018 • Lone Tree, CO

What I liked

Loved my coworkers, loved the people that I sold to, loved the way the company was run

What I wish was different

Hours sometimes

Advice

Get a job at Nordstrom! Really it was awesome

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Rover

June - September 2018 • Honolulu, HI

What I liked

Training, staff so helpful and very understanding

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Get hired as early as possible

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Sales Associate

June - August 2018 • Skokie, IL

What I liked

I enjoyed working in an environment that promotes quality in products, but most importantly a focus on customer service and creating a relationship with the customers that can even be long term by texting them when new clothing came in.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Sales associate

September 2017 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

Everything, I enjoyed working personally with the customers in every area of the store.

What I wish was different

Commission base salary & hourly they don’t coincide

Advice

You have to be dedicated to the job.

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Sales Associate

June - August 2018 • Minnetonka, MN

What I liked

Gained a lot of customer service experience. Met many great people, and felt myself grow to be a more sociable person.

What I wish was different

Don't really have anything I wish was different.

Advice

Take advantage of gaining connections when working in customer service.

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Sales

June 2018 • Beachwood, OH

What I liked

The freedom of this job. And the ability to express my fashion sense.

What I wish was different

It is commission based so that’s a bit rough.

Advice

It’s retail. Not everyone is going to be nice to you and it’s a competitive feel. Don’t work here if you don’t have tough skin.

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Rover/Sales Associate

July - September 2018 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

I like that I got to work in a number of different departments since I was a rover. My second month working there, I got to work in a pop up shop for Herschel so I was selling merchandise for a brand that I was very familiar with. I also met a lot of wonderful people during my time there.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have stayed there a little longer because I was really starting to enjoy my job and I wish that I was working a sales role that allowed me to make commission.

Advice

I would say that everyone should give retail a try sometime during their life. I was very opposed to the idea of working a retail job because I didn't think I would enjoy it, and I only took the job because I was looking for a summer job and it was the one that got back to me the fastest, but it taught me a lot of skills I wouldn't have gained otherwise and a very memorable experience as well.

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Sales

June - September 2018 • Tigard, OR

What I liked

I personally loved it and I have been with the company for two years now and really enjoy growing as a sales person there.

What I wish was different

The hours I wanted to work more. As well as I wish I could have learned more of the background stuff while I was there.

Advice

Put the customer first.

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Cashier

July - August 2018 • Portland, OR

What I liked

I enjoyed working in a large corporation with a lot of structure and strong company culture. My coworkers were very friendly and my manager gave me great feedback.

What I wish was different

My manager was not often present, and always absent when there was an emergency. The rest of us did not feel prepared to deal with an emergency.

Advice

Don't underestimate the importance of friendly coworkers. Plus, as most students do not have a lot of experience, looking for jobs that train their employees thoroughly is something to take into consideration.

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Customer Service Representative Intern

June - August 2018 • Peabody, MA

What I liked

Nordstrom offers a completely transparent work environment where you will always have the ability to ask questions, receive suggestions to improve your work performance, and be in the know regarding ways to work “up the ladder” in the company regarding other positions and possible promotions. While I do not intend to move further in the field of customer relations (I had previously worked at Nordstrom solely as a summer job and was then offered this position, which I took as I was abroad the months prior and was looking to work when I returned home to the States) I would absolutely recommend this company as a posible employer for anyone interested in media, marketing, communications, and/or customer relations/service.

What I wish was different

Better guidance regarding the possibly to transfer to another location, or how to possibly continue working a full-time or part-time position after the summer ended

Advice

Do not be afraid to ask questions! Nordstrom is an entirely open company that has an “open door” policy, meaning any and everyone will be available to answer any questions or doubts you may have. Communicating efficiently and frequently with your management is your best resource to get ahead in the position and acclimate yourself quickly to the work environment.

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Sales associate

June - August 2018 • Clackamas, OR

What I liked

Commisson based salary. Good coworkers and management. Great discount and so many growth opportunities.

What I wish was different

N/a

Advice

Be ready to work long hours, you have to be a good seller and make your sales goals.

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Retail Sales Intern

June - August 2018 • Walnut Creek, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed working in a retail setting and getting to supervise the many elements that go into managing a department in a major retail store.

What I wish was different

I think there should have been more corporate training!

Advice

Everything is temporary & always ask what you can do to achieve your next role.

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Logistics

December 2016 • Beachwood, OH

What I liked

Nordstrom has a reputation of creating a family environment for their employees and customers. The environment was the best part. Everyone was willing to help out the logistics team during holidays.

What I wish was different

The hours were hard to get through. Logistics is a fast paced job and one would have to travel around the whole Nordstrom store to complete the job. The Nordstrom store is three stories so imagine doing an 8 hour job, running around a department store. It was exhausting.

Advice

Get to know everyone in every department and help out. Employees appreciate when other teams help them get through their shift. Team work is not limited to logistics, it goes to the sales floor.

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