Nordstrom Hiring Day – Thursday October 8th, 11am-5pm – Woodfield Shopping Center
Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
We are hiring for sales in several departments and for support roles. Which one fits you best and why?
What they are checking: Whether they know their own strengths and have thought about where they would do well.
Tell me about a time you gave a customer really great service. What did you do?
What they are checking: Whether they understand what great service looks like in practice, which matters for every Nordstrom role.
How comfortable are you being on your feet and moving for a six to eight hour shift?
What they are checking: Whether they understand the physical side of the job and can handle it every shift.
Tell me about a time you worked with a team to get something done fast.
What they are checking: Whether they pitch in and communicate with coworkers, since stores run on teamwork.
What is your availability, and how do you handle a schedule that changes week to week?
What they are checking: Whether they can give the store the flexibility it needs during busy seasons.
What would you do
A customer asks for a size we do not have on the floor. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they keep looking for a solution, like checking stock or ordering, instead of saying no.
If you worked as a cashier and the line got long, how would you keep customers happy?
What they are checking: Whether they stay friendly and efficient under pressure and acknowledge people who are waiting.
How would you approach a customer who seems to be just browsing?
What they are checking: Whether they can start a friendly conversation without being pushy, which drives sales.
A customer is upset about a return policy. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they stay calm, show empathy and get help when needed instead of arguing.
About the work
What does a fulfillment or stock role involve, as you understand it?
What they are checking: Whether candidates for support roles understand accuracy and speed matter when handling online orders and stock.
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