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      Cosmetic Sales Associate Interview

      Jul 2, 2012
      Anonymous employee
      Nashville, TN
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Nordstrom (Nashville, TN) in Jun 2012

      Interview

      Applied online to become a cosmetics and fragrances sales associate. About 30 minutes later, received a phone call from store's recruiter. During the call I completed a phone interview and was informed that I was selected for an interview which will be scheduled two days later. My 1:1 interview consisted of meeting with the department manager as well as assistant manager, tour of the department, and completing an IQ/Intelligence test. During the interview the department manager stated that with my prior work experience and education I should consider the cosmetics counter manager position. We then discussed the job duties as well as qualifications required of a cosmetic counter manager. I also provided both managers my preferences of the cosmetics I would like to sell if hired. I was informed shortly after the 1:1 interview that if selected as a potential candidate I would be receiving a call/email from the account executive of the product I selected to sell if hired. About 4 days later I received a call from the account executive to schedule a interview with her. Unfortunately she couldn't attend due to an illness and it was postpone to the next day. She couldn't attend that day as well however she did call me to conduct a phone interview. Her first and only question was why her company. I answered honestly by stating my business goals and reiterating my work experiences. She loved my answer and stated that I was what her company needs as well as a "breath of fresh air". She informed me that she would send her recommendation via email to the store manager. Two days later I received a call from the department manager with an offer for the cosmetics counter manager and I gladly accepted.

      Interview questions [2]

      Question 1

      Why Nordstrom?
      Answer question

      Question 2

      Are you comfortable working in a sales environment that requires you to meet daily as well as monthly sales quotas?
      Answer question
      5

      Other Cosmetic Sales Associate interview reviews for Nordstrom

      Cosmetics Sales Associate Interview

      Oct 17, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Nordstrom

      Interview

      Meet a hiring manager, meet the specific manager for your role, answer some simple questions. No demonstration of skills required. Expect to meet a few people before signing a contract.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      How do you deal with 'no' from customers?
      Answer question

      Cosmetics Sales Associate Interview

      Dec 19, 2022
      Anonymous interview candidate
      The Woodlands, TX
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Nordstrom (The Woodlands, TX) in Nov 2022

      Interview

      Horrible! They only had 4 positions available with 100-250 applicants for each! After I applied they sent me a generic email, stating to come to their job fair! Seriously? Why would they even have a job fair for only 4 positions in the entire store (of which 100's of candidates already applied)!

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Will you come to our open house job fair on a specific date with tons of other candidates (after they had already filled the positions)?
      Answer question

      Cosmetic Sales Associate Interview

      Apr 6, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Richmond, VA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Nordstrom (Richmond, VA) in Jun 2022

      Interview

      The interview process was quite easy, I applied then received a cll back followed by an interview with their HR and then another with the cosmetics floor manager. All interviews were easy and I was offered the job on the spot.

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