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    3.6
    66%
    Recommend to a Friend
    87%
    Approve of CEO
    Nordstrom Co-President Erik B. Nordstrom and Peter E. Nordstrom (no image)
    Erik B. Nordstrom and Peter E. Nordstrom
    407 Ratings
    Pros

    • "Commission based allows for higher earning potential than most customer service jobs" (in 688 reviews)

    • "Great company to work for in college" (in 460 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Returns deducted from commission" (in 731 reviews)

    • "long hours sometimes but mostly fun" (in 616 reviews)

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    1. Featured Review

      "Great place to work!"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Former Employee - Stylist Assistant in Oak Brook, IL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Nordstrom part-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Employee discount from Day 1, great people and work culture, great location with numerous options for lunch break, safe covered parking for employees, store manager truly cares about employees

      Cons

      Anniversary Sale can make for some LONG workdays, but definitely worth it!

      Nordstrom2019-12-13

    2. "Great commission!"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Former Employee - Salesperson in Calgary, AB
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Nordstrom full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Great commission and benefits!

      Cons

      Working evenings can be slow.

      Nordstrom2019-02-07
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    3. "In accessories"

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      Current Employee - Sales Associate in Toronto, ON
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Nordstrom part-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Really good company to work for the discounts great, free food

      Cons

      It’s not a regular 9-5

      Nordstrom2020-02-12

    4. "Love it!"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Current Employee - Salesperson in Toronto, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Nordstrom full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Amazing atmosphere. Very helpful colleagues. They empower from within. Customer service.

      Cons

      The pay isn’t stable.

      Nordstrom2020-02-10

    5. "Good Company, Bad Pay"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Current Employee - Sales Associate in Vancouver, BC
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Nordstrom full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Coworkers are nice, hours were good, store ambience is pleasant, culture is good

      Cons

      Predatory bonus structure (you basically don't get paid when people don't come in and buy stuff)

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      Nordstrom2020-02-20

    6. "nice job"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      Former Employee - Logistics Specialist 

      I worked at Nordstrom full-time

      Pros

      good company to work for

      Cons

      long hours sometimes but mostly fun

      Nordstrom2020-02-04

    7. "good company to start with"

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      Current Employee - Consulting Sales Engineer in Toronto, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Nordstrom full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      good company to start with, good employee discount and commission

      Cons

      hard to balance work and life

      Nordstrom2020-01-27

    8. "Excellent place for fashion students"

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      Former Employee - Personalization Specialist 
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Nordstrom full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Amazingly supportive work culture. Inclusive. Fashionable.

      Cons

      Less opportunity in Canada then the US.

      Nordstrom2020-01-26

    9. "Cool place to work but cliquey"

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      Former Employee - Sales Associate 
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Nordstrom full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      - Decent money - Some cool people to work with

      Cons

      - Pretty cliquey - Management played favorites

      Nordstrom2020-01-19

    10. "Sales Associate"

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      Former Employee - Sales Associate in Ottawa, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Nordstrom part-time for less than a year

      Pros

      The Commission, the people, opportunities to grow in the company

      Cons

      some sales associate feeling the need to over sell, and stealing other sales

      Nordstrom2020-01-17

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