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At Nordstrom, we value the richness that diversity brings to our workforce - it makes our Company better and the communities we serve stronger.Industry
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Of the 74,000 employees at Nordstrom, 11.4% attended University of Washington. Employees at Nordstrom most frequently majored in Business, and most employees’ highest level of education is a Bachelors.
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Nordstrom employees are most likely to be members of the Democratic Party. The largest donation made to a political party by a Nordstrom employee was by David Johansen. David Johansen donated $13,525 to the Democratic Party.
Employee Political Donations
Name | Job Title | Party | Donation |
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David Johansen | Attorney | Democratic Party | $13,525 |
Bruce Moynagh | Merchandiser | Democratic Party | $11,054 |
Sandra de La Torre | Sales Manager | Republican Party | $10,296 |
Adam Cappio | Product Manager | Democratic Party | $10,000 |
Grace ROH | Planning Manager | Democratic Party | $8,600 |
TIM Hulley | Web Developer | Democratic Party | $7,500 |
Kenneth Worzel | Executive Vice President | Democratic Party | $6,000 |
Catherine Stevens | Designer | Democratic Party | $4,975 |
Darsi Aldrich | Customer Experience Associate | Democratic Party | $3,487 |
Bruce Nordstrom | Certified Public Accountant | Republican Party | $3,000 |
Revenue
> $1B
Founded in
1901
Organization type
Public
Nordstrom Financing Rounds
Date | Amount | Security Type |
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Apr 8, 2021 | $675,000,000 | Post Ipo Debt |
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Erik B. Nordstrom (Chief Executive Officer)
Carl Wallin (Founder)
John Nordstrom (Founder)
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Yes, Nordstrom does drug test, specifically in the event of a workplace accident. However, Nordstrom does not typically perform pre-employment drug tests.
Nordstom strictly prohibits using, being under the influence of, possessing, or distributing drugs, drug paraphernalia, and alcohol on company property or time, including break and meal periods.
If you're asked to take a drug test, you will have 24 hours to submit a urine sample to a third-party lab. It uses a standard five-panel urine test that looks for cannabis, opiates, PCP, cocaine, amphetamines, as well as alcohol.
Yes, Nordstrom does hire felons on a case-by-case basis. Some felonies, however, like theft, or physical or sexual assault, likely disqualify a candidate from employment.
The company gives some positive indications of hiring felons, and has posted job vacancies on felon-friendly job boards in the past. We have found several examples of former and current Nordstrom employees who were hired with felonies.
Nordstrom runs a background check on all new employees, so be sure to be honest with the hiring manager about any criminal past.
You answer. "Why are you interested in working for Nordstrom?" by relating the company mission, culture, products, and services to your own professional goals. We recommend coming up with at least three reasons why you want to work at Nordstrom that reflect your own interests and passions.
Reasons why you would want to work at Nordstrom may include:
Nordstrom reached over 15 billion in sales, and, with this kind of success, you feel that Nordstrom can teach you a lot about the retail industry
Nordstrom is a great place to start your career
You want to help shoppers find the hottest fashions at great prices in a fun, high-energy atmosphere
Nordstrom offers a comprehensive benefits package, complete with a fabulous merchandise discount, medical coverage, an employer-matched retirement plan and much more
You love the products and service you get at Nordstrom and, because of this, you would be happy to represent them
Nordstrom is one of the best fashion retailers in the world
The environment and community of Nordstrom are very inspiring and friendly
You write a cover letter for a job at Nordstrom by focusing on how your passion and interests align with the company and job. Take one of Nordstom's core tenets, for example, is to treat staff as family. With this in mind, express your enthusiasm for joining the Nordstrom team, and how you look at your coworkers as a second family.
Other core values at Nordstrom include integrity, honesty, respect, and communication. Highlight times in your life, personally and professionally, where you demonstrated these values.
You have to be at least 16 years old to work at Nordstrom. You must be at least 18 years old to work as a shift supervisor or manager.
Nordstrom also has a paid internship program for students who are interested in pursuing a career in fashion retail. Applicants must be enrolled in college to be eligible.
Nordstrom offers comprehensive benefits packages and employee perks including health benefits, financial benefits, and paid time off.
Health benefits
Health insurance through Aetna, with a 20% copay covered by the company on various medical expenses like hearing aids and prescriptions
Vision insurance with coverage of 50% of copays for vision tests, glasses, contacts, and other eye-related medical expenses
Dental insurance
Occupational accident insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Basic life insurance of up to $10,000
Financial benefits
401(k) plan with 1% to 4% company matching, with an additional 2% for full-time employees after six months of service
Paid-time off
18 days of paid vacation per year for all full-time employees
Paid maternity and paternity leave of four weeks before birth plus three months after birth
Employee perks
Employee discount of 40% for full-time employees, and discount of 20% to 40% for part-time employees, depending on hours worked
1.5x pay for holiday hours
The dress code at Nordstrom differs depending on the department you work in, but generally ranges from business casual to uniform. Employees in sales and management are expected to wear business casual, while rack and restaurant associates are required to wear uniforms.
The clothing worn by employees on the sales floor is influenced somewhat by what fashions Nordstrom is promoting at the time.
Rack employees are provided with green tops bearing the logo of Nordstrom, and must wear long pants or skirts. All cafe cooks and wait staff wear white coats and black pants, with cooks also wearing black chef caps.
The hiring process at Nordstrom involves multiple stages, including the application and interview. It takes an average of 15 days to complete. If you're applying for a managerial or corporate role, anticipate the hiring process taking three to four weeks.
Nordstrom prefers that all candidates apply online using its career portal. There you will need to create a profile, which will allow you to check the state of your application at any time during the process.
Once you have found your preferred role, click on the "Apply Now" button, then fill out and submit the application form. You will also be asked to attach your resume and cover letter to the application.
After completing the application process, expect a quick response from the Human Resources department, usually in a matter of a few days.
The next step is an invitation for an interview. Entry-level positions generally require one in-person interview, while management positions may require two to three. Common Nordstrom interview questions include:
Do you think you are the most qualified candidate for this position? Why?
What do you know about Nordstrom department store?
Do you prefer working alone or together with a team? Why?
As an employee, what do you have to offer this company?
Should a customer be prioritized over your assigned duties or co-workers?
A job offer will usually be extended to a candidate within three weeks of interviewing. Applicants can also check the status of their applications using the Nordstrom online career portal.
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Nordstrom may also be known as or be related to NORDSTROM INC, Nordstrom, Nordstrom Inc, Nordstrom, Inc. and Wallin & Nordstrom (1901–1967) Nordstrom Best (1967–1973).