Customer Service Representative - Old Orchard Center
Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you calmed down an upset customer and solved the problem.
What they are checking: Whether they can defuse tension and reach a resolution, which is the core of this role.
Tell me about a time you took ownership of a mistake at work.
What they are checking: Whether they show the accountability and ownership the posting asks for.
How do you build good working relationships with sales staff and store leaders?
What they are checking: Whether they see customer service as a team hub that supports the whole store.
What is your availability, and how do you handle schedule changes?
What they are checking: Whether they can work the flexible hours the department needs.
What would you do
A customer wants a refund without a receipt and is getting angry. Walk me through what you do.
What they are checking: Whether they stay calm, follow policy and look for options rather than just saying no.
A customer asks you to look up another person's account information. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they protect customer privacy, which the posting lists as part of the job.
How would you encourage customers to join the Nordstrom Rewards program?
What they are checking: Whether they can explain the benefits clearly and make it about the customer.
You have a line of customers and the phone is ringing. How do you prioritize?
What they are checking: Whether they can juggle tasks in a fast-paced setting without anyone feeling ignored.
A customer wants to return an item bought online in a way the system will not allow. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they find a workaround or get help instead of leaving the customer stuck.
About the work
How comfortable are you with different technology like Windows, iOS and Android devices?
What they are checking: Whether they can quickly learn and troubleshoot the store tools they will use all day.
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