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Retail Careers

YOUR CLOSET'S FASHION FORWARD,
HOW ABOUT YOUR CAREER?

Whether you’re in sales or stock, alterations or management, or are part of the behind-the-scenes glue that holds it all together, we’re all obsessed with serving our customers and oh, of course, fashion. Exciting and fast-paced, a career at Nordstrom means staying ahead of the trends, moving quickly and being part of something we think is pretty awesome. On the sales floor or behind the scenes, we’re obsessed with serving customers and, of course, fashion. A career at Nordstrom means staying ahead of the trends, moving quickly and being part of something we think is pretty awesome.

Nordstrom Stores

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IT’S ABOUT YOUR CAREER

Providing memorable customer service and trend-setting fashion for our customers motivates us. On the sales floor and behind the scenes, everyone in our stores works as a team to ensure customers feel good every time they shop with us. It's what we think sets us apart.

Start your adventure here. Providing memorable customer service motivates us. Everyone in our stores works as a team to ensure customers feel good every time they shop with us. It's what we think sets us apart.

Start your adventure here.

NOW HIRING TRENDSETTERS

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LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING YOU

Nordstrom is a great place to build a career...don't just take our word for it. We're on some amazing lists: Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, the Human Rights Campaign Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality and The Business of Fashion Best Companies to Work for in Fashion.

Nordstrom NYC opens in fall 2019.
Start your career here. Nordstrom is a great place to build a career...don't just take our word for it. We're on some amazing lists: Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, the Human Rights Campaign Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality and The Business of Fashion Best Companies to Work for in Fashion.

Nordstrom NYC opens in fall 2019..
Start your career here.

Nordstrom Rack

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IT'S A TEAM SPORT.

At Nordstrom Rack, team members help savvy shoppers make fashion finds in a fun, high-energy atmosphere. With full- and part-time positions available — and lots of opportunity to grow — put your career in fast-forward at the Rack.

Start your adventure here. At Nordstrom Rack, team members help shoppers find the hottest fashions at great prices in a fun, high-energy atmosphere. Put your career in fast-forward at the Rack.

Start your adventure here.

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ADD SOME SPICE TO YOUR CULINARY CAREER.

Our cooks, chefs, servers and baristas are passionate foodies who deliver the Nordstrom experience in a bowl, on a plate or in a cup at our in-store restaurants and coffee bars. They prepare hand-crafted food and coffee for customers in need of a quick snack or a relaxing, sit-down meal.

Whip up your career search here. Our cooks, chefs, servers and baristas are passionate foodies who deliver the Nordstrom experience in a bowl, on a plate or in a cup at our in-store restaurants or coffee bars.

Whip up your career search here.

Headquarters Careers

JOIN US WHERE IT ALL BEGAN.

Whether you design clothes or business strategies, crunch numbers, lead projects or write code, we have a place for you. With headquarters in Seattle — and busy ecommerce hubs in Los Angeles and New York — we’re a fast-moving company that encourages our people to be creative, innovative and always focused on providing the best service possible to our customers. No matter your line of work, we have a place for you. We’re a fast-moving company that encourages creativity, innovation and a focus on providing the best service to our customers.

Ecommerce

A LOT GOES INTO THAT TINY SHOPPING CART.

Our ecommerce team ensures customers experience the same great fashion and service on Nordstrom.com, nordstromrack.com and HauteLook as they expect in our stores. This team works throughout the company to deliver great shopping through cutting-edge technology. Place your career order here. Our eCommerce team, works to deliver great shopping through cutting-edge technology on Nordstrom.com, nordstromrack.com and HauteLook. Place your career order.

“Nordstrom is all about relationships, whether within the fashion studio, in store or a customer's online experience. We strive to set ourselves apart by creating personal relationships with customers, as well with our employees.” — Matthew, Photographer

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Hautelook

Discover it Here.

With locations in California and New York, our nordstromrack.com and HauteLook team thrives at the intersection of fashion, ecommerce and technology. They create daily sales events for adventurous online shoppers who love the excitement of discovering new items every day. Fashion your career here. Fashion + ecommerce + technology = nordstromrack.com and HauteLook. This team creates daily sales events for online shoppers who love discovering new items every day. Fashion your career.

Merchandising and Planning

Power Shoppers Wanted.

All the hot fashion found in our Nordstrom stores, at Nordstrom Rack and online comes through our Seattle-based Nordstrom Merchandising Group. These fashion-savvy trendsetters work together to make sure we have the right merchandise at the right place at the right time. They keep our customers coming back for more! Plan your career here. Our Seattle-based Nordstrom Merchandising Group makes sure we have the right merchandise at the right place at the right time. They keep our customers coming back for more. Plan your career.

“I’ve worked with so many amazing people who have challenged me to grow and helped me move forward in my career. The opportunities are limitless.” — Courtney, Continuous Improvement Manager

Product Development

What's in a name?
Everything.

We don’t just sell cutting-edge fashion and accessories, we create it. Our talented fashion design team — the Nordstrom Product Group — develops, designs, produces and sources 50-plus private Nordstrom labels. From traditional to trendy, this team is shaping the styles and looks our customers love. Style your career here. Our fashion design team — the Nordstrom Product Group — develops, designs, produces and sources 50-plus private Nordstrom labels. From traditional to trendy, this team is shaping the styles and looks our customer love. Style your career.

“I get the opportunity to work with people from all different countries, cultures and backgrounds. No matter where we come from, our goal is the same...Deliver amazing product to the customer!” — Phyllis, Supply Chain Director, Women’s Design Development

Technology

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TECHNOLOGY AS FORWARD
AS FASHION.

With our sights firmly set on keeping Nordstrom relevant in a fast-changing world, we continue to dream about the customer shopping experience of the future. Code your career here. With our sights firmly set on keeping Nordstrom relevant in a fast-changing world, we continue to dream about the customer shopping experience of the future. Code your career.

“Nordstrom is the intersection of my very favorite brand and the opportunity to create technology solutions that delight our customers.” — JoAnne, VP, Technology

Strategy

Who knows what's going to happen? These folks do.

From business trends to fashion trends, our strategy team pinpoints the next big opportunities for Nordstrom, then jumps in to help teams throughout the company to come up with creative, innovative solutions to better serve our customers. Strategize your career search here. From business trends to fashion trends, our strategy team pinpoints the next big opportunities for Nordstrom, then jumps in to help teams throughout the company to come up with creative, innovative solutions to better serve our customers. Strategize your career search.

“What sets Nordstrom apart is its people. The people here are passionate and proud about what they do, and that’s reflective in the quality of our work, product and customer experience. ” — Kelvin, Senior Strategy Associate

Marketing

Use your creative genius
for good.

Our marketing team is the creative machine behind the Nordstrom brand. From strategic campaigns to enchanting in-store displays, social networking and customer loyalty programs, they use their creative skills to help keep our customers engaged. Design your career search here. Our marketing team is the creative machine behind Nordstrom. Through strategic campaigns, in-store displays, social networking and loyalty programs, they help keep our customers engaged. Design your career search.

“It’s the mission, it’s the core: the essence of family, the feeling of belonging to a community that you can blindly follow without hesitation because the high quality service is guaranteed.” — Bukky, Advertising Coordinator

Finance

IT'S A BALANCING ACT.

The bucks stop, start, are analyzed, balanced, audited, saved and paid out here. The strategic number crunchers in Finance manage our budgets, run the reports and make sure everything adds up at the end of the day. Add your career search here. The strategic number crunchers in Finance manage our budgets, run the reports and make sure everything adds up at the end of the day. Add up your career search.

“It is amazing to be part of a culture where everyone is so passionate about helping the business succeed while always keeping the customer as the first priority.” — Anya, Financial Analyst

Human Resources

PEOPLE ARE OUR PRIORITY.

Our Human Resources division takes care of our people. They develop and manage programs to support our business goals and build a service-oriented culture based on strong relationships and strategic goals. When our employees are happy, they can focus on making our customers happy. Build your career search here. Our Human Resources division develops and manages programs to support business goals and build a service-oriented culture. When our employees are happy, they can focus on making our customers happy. Build your career search.

“I love that Nordstrom allows me to think creatively and gives me the freedom to try out new ideas. We're encouraged to be innovative in our approach to business, and how we engage with each other.” — Jacob, Learning Specialist

Credit

THERE ARE NO LIMITS.

With locations in Colorado and California, our Nordstrom Card Services team helps make shopping at Nordstrom a more rewarding experience. This essential behind-the-scenes group delivers great products and services to our debit and credit cardholders. Open a new career. With locations in Colorado and California, our Nordstrom Card Services team helps make shopping at Nordstrom a more rewarding experience. This essential behind-the-scenes group delivers great products and services to our debit and credit cardholders. Open a new career.

“I admire the importance that Nordstrom places on its customers and employees alike. In our ever-changing culture one thing remains constant — quality customer service.” — Ivette, Senior Service Specialist

Operations

A CAREER THAT SUITS YOU.

It takes all kinds to make a company like Nordstrom tick. With your expertise in areas like Legal, Privacy, Risk, Distribution and Logistics/Supply Chain — and your love of fashion — you can contribute to our success. Start your career search here. It takes all kinds to make a company like Nordstrom tick. With your expertise in areas like Legal, Privacy, Risk, Distribution and Logistics/Supply Chain — and your love of fashion — you can contribute to our success. Start your careers search here.

“Nordstrom is of course known for amazing customer service. I love that I see that same attitude and willingness between employees beyond the sales floor and in the corporate offices.” — Dina, Senior Sourcing Analyst

International Careers

Love Fashion?

We’re on the lookout for people who love the world of fashion and are all about the customer. Sound like you? Join our team. We’re on the lookout for people who love the world of fashion and are all about the customer. Sound like you? Join our team.

Canada

BE PART OF THE EXCITEMENT.

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We promote from within, celebrate wins and reward great work. On the sales floor and behind the scenes, everyone in our stores works as a team to make our customers feel good every time they shop with us. Apply now. We believe in helping employees grow their careers, so we promote from within, celebrate wins and reward great work. Apply now.

Student Center

Whether a career in fashion has always been your calling or you're still tinkering with the idea, Nordstrom is a great place to start your career. You'll learn our business, earn a competitive salary and receive an awesome merchandise discount. Check out our Internship FAQs. play video Nordstrom is a great place to start your career. You'll learn our business, earn a competitive salary and receive an awesome merchandise discount. Check out our Internship FAQs.

Retail Management Internship

Learn the art (and business) of the sale.

Our Retail Management Internship is designed to jump-start your career and teach you what it takes to be a successful leader at Nordstrom. You'll rub elbows with some of our top performers and learn from the best. Applications for the 2019 internship will be open through the end of April. This program is designed to jump-start your career and teach you what it takes to be a successful leader at Nordstrom. You'll rub elbows with some of our top performers and learn from the best. Applications for the 2019 internship will be open through the end of April.

“Nordstrom cares about its employees just as much as its customers. It’s provided me with all the tools and support I need to best serve my customers, my team and my own growth within the company.” — Adrienne, Assistant Department Manager, Lingerie

FINANCE
INTERNSHIP

WE'RE INVESTED IN YOU.

As a part of our Finance Internship, you'll get an up-close, behind-the-scenes view of the retail fashion industry that you won't find in a classroom. You’ll work on strategic projects, interact with leaders and get an intensive look at what it takes to bring our shopping experience to life. Our 2019 program is closed. Please check back in the fall for information about our 2020 program. As a part of our Finance Internship, you’ll work on strategic projects, interact with leaders and get an intensive look at what it takes to bring our shopping experience to life. Our 2019 program is closed. Please check back in the fall for information about our 2020 program.

“Nordstrom is a company where you are given the freedom to find your own niche. You’re encouraged to dive into your own creative talents and grow into your best possible self.” — Ashley, Assistant Designer, Kidswear

Buying & Planning Internship

BUY, BUY, BUY...SELL, SELL, SELL.

In this program, you’ll work side by side with the talented people who buy and plan the product we carry in Nordstrom stores, Nordstrom Rack and online. Students who successfully complete this program may be offered a role in our Merchant In Training program (MIT). Our 2019 program is closed. Please check back in the fall for information about our 2020 program. Work with our merchants and planners who buy and plan the product we carry in our stores, the Rack and online. You’ll learn what it takes to bring trend-making fashion to our customers. Our 2019 program is closed. Please check back in the fall for information about our 2020 program.

“I love working at Nordstrom. I get to work in an environment where I feel supported both professionally and personally, and I’m empowered to grow. That’s important to me.” — Douglass, Styling Coordinator

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP

THERE'S AN APPLICATION
FOR THAT JOB.

As part of our Software Engineering Internship, you’ll get hands-on experience with coding, trouble shooting and automation on diverse projects, including technology, infrastructure automation and mobile apps. Our 2019 program is closed. Please check back in the fall for information about our 2020 program. As part of our Software Engineering Internship, you’ll get hands-on experience with coding, trouble shooting and automation on diverse projects, including technology, infrastructure automation and mobile apps. Our 2019 program is closed. Please check back in the fall for information about our 2020 program.

“This is one happy place filled with proactive, smiling and positive people, and that’s motivation enough for me to doll up every day and put the geek in me to work on developing technical solutions to real-life problems.” — Shiva, Engineer 1

Fashion Ambassador Program

ALL ABOARD FOR FASHION.

High school juniors and seniors with a passion for fun and all things fashion make up our Fashion Ambassador Program. These fashion go-getters get to learn the ins and outs of the industry and have behind-the-scenes access to exciting projects and events. We accept applications every February for the following school year.

Find out more. In this program, high school juniors and seniors learn the ins and outs of the industry and gain behind-the-scenes access to exciting projects and events. We accept applications every February for the following school year.

Find out more

Our Company

IT'S ABOUT SERVICE AND SO MUCH MORE.

At Nordstrom, we like to keep things simple. We have one goal: Make customers feel good. Whether we’re helping a bride find the perfect dress or teaching a group of kids to tie their shoes, we're focused on creating long-lasting relationships with our customers. At Nordstrom, we like to keep things simple. We have one goal: Make customers feel good. Whether we’re helping a bride find the perfect dress or teaching a group of kids to tie their shoes, we're focused on creating long-lasting relationships with our customers.

Benefits

We've got you covered.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package complete with a fabulous merchandise discount, medical coverage, an employer-matched retirement plan and much more. We offer a comprehensive benefits package complete with a fabulous merchandise discount, medical coverage, an employer-matched retirement plan and much more.

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Cares

LEAVING IT BETTER THAN WE FOUND IT.

For us, social responsibility is really about being a company that our customers and employees can be proud of. So we work to reduce our impact on the environment, give back to the communities that support us, work to create a fair, safe workplace for the people who make our products and provide our employees with a great place to work. Learn more about our diversity and Nordstrom Cares programs.

We want to be a company our customers and employees can be proud of. So we work to reduce our environmental impact, provide a fair, safe workplace for our employees and give back to the communities we're in. Learn more about our diversity and Nordstrom Cares programs.

About Us

EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES.

We believe in rewarding outstanding work, promoting from within and building long-term relationships with our employees. Our culture makes all of these things possible. It’s fun, supportive, competitive and a great place to grow your career. We believe in rewarding outstanding work, promoting from within and building long-term relationships with our employees. Our culture makes all of these things possible. It’s fun, supportive, competitive and a great place to grow your career.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

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Gabby - Nordstrom Rack, Sales

Working at Nordstrom Rack is a team sport. If you enjoy a family atmosphere and thrive in a fast-paced environment, it might be the right place for you! Working at Nordstrom Rack is a team sport. If you enjoy a family atmosphere and thrive in a fast-paced environment, it might be the right place for you!

A DAY IN THE LIFE

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Isaias - Cosmetics, Sales

Nordstrom isn’t just another job—it’s a career. It’s a place where you can learn and grow...and make customers feel good. Nordstrom isn’t just another job—it’s a career. It’s a place where you can learn and grow...and make customers feel good.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

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Elaine - Online Marketing

Reducing our environmental impact and taking care of our communities are important parts of our culture. If giving back gives you the warm fuzzies, we're pretty sure you're gonna love it here. Reducing our environmental impact and taking care of our communities are important parts of our culture. If giving back gives you the warm fuzzies, we're pretty sure you're gonna love it here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here's where you'll find answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about working at Nordstrom.

General Questions

  • Question: I've forgotten my password and/or user name. What should I do?

    • Answer:

      • Click on the 'Forgot your password' or 'Forgot your username' link on the login page and a temporary password or username will be sent to you.
      • If you do not see the email, check your spam/junk mail folder.
      • If your account is locked, please wait at least 15 minutes before trying again. It may take longer than 15 minutes to receive your password and/or username information if there are a high volume of requests. Thank you in advance for your patience.

  • Question: What is the status of my application?

    • Answer: Once you submit an application, you will receive a pop-up message letting you know we've received it. The length of time to review your application depends on the position and the number of applicants. If you are selected to move forward in the process, you will be contacted by a recruiter.

  • Question: How do I check if a position is available?

    • Answer: We post all available jobs through our Nordstrom Career website. To access the site, please click here. If you are unable to successfully locate the job you are interested in on our career site, it means the position or store you are interested in is not accepting applications at this time.

  • Question: Where can I submit my resume?

    • Answer: To be considered for open positions, we ask that you apply to the specific job you are interested in through our Career website. We do not accept emailed resumes, however you will have the opportunity to attach your resume as you complete the application. If you are not able to complete an online application, please contact the Human Resources office at any Nordstrom location.

  • Question: If I have a dispute arise regarding my application for employment or employment while at Nordstrom, how will it be resolved?

    • Answer: Nordstrom resolves all disputes arising out of or related to an individual's application for employment or employment with Nordstrom pursuant to the terms of Nordstrom's Dispute Resolution Agreement. A copy of Nordstrom's Dispute Resolution Agreement can be found here or can be obtained from any Nordstrom Human Resources office.

  • Question: What is Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law?

    • Answer: The Philadelphia Fair Chance Hiring Law ensures people with criminal records are fairly considered in the recruiting process. Click here for more information.

  • Question: How can I request assistance or an accommodation?

    • Answer: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at nordstrom.com.

  • Question: I am trying to log into my account, but get an error message that says, "An account with this email does not exist."

    • Answer: We changed our recruitment system on September 25, 2018, which means you have to create a new candidate home account. Once you click to apply, please follow the prompts to set up your new account.

  • Question: I'm a former employee applying for a seasonal job. Why does my username and password no longer work?

    • Answer: We changed our recruitment system on September 25, 2018, which means you have to create a new candidate home account. Once you click to apply, please follow the prompts to set up your new account.

  • Question: I used to receive job posting notification emails from Nordstrom, but they stopped. How do I turn them back on?

    • Answer: We changed our recruitment system on September 25, 2018, and don't currently offer job posting notification emails. If you're interested in future opportunities at Nordstrom, we suggest you check back to this Career site.

Internship Questions

  • Question: When can I apply for a summer internship?

    • Answer: Corporate internships are posted in October and November. These postings are closed when we're close to final selections, which is usually in December or January.

  • Question: Can I apply for more than one internship?

    • Answer: You are welcome to apply for the internships you're interested in. However, we recommend you apply for internships that align with your degree program.

  • Question: I don't see an internship posted that aligns with my interests and/or degree program. Are there other opportunities available?

    • Answer: All of our available internships are posted on the Nordstrom Careers page.

  • Question: Do you have internships other than the ones in the summer?

    • Answer: No, not at this time.

  • Question: Can I still intern if I have already graduated?

    • Answer: Unfortunately, no. The internship programs are designed for college students who are currently enrolled in an accredited institution.

  • Question: Is the internship open to all grade levels?

    • Answer:

      • Software Engineering Internship: Open to all grade levels of undergraduate and Master's programs
      • Merchandising Internship: Open to undergraduates completing degrees in 2019 and 2020
      • Retail Management Internship: Open to undergraduates completing degrees in 2019 and 2020
      • Finance Internship: Open to undergraduates completing degrees in 2020 Juniors

  • Question:When does the summer internship begin?

    • Answer: The internship takes place every summer June through mid-August.

  • Question: What is the time commitment for the summer internship program?

    • Answer: 8-10 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week)

  • Question: Is the internship paid?

    • Answer: Yes. All Nordstrom internships are paid.

  • Question: Where are the internships located?

    • Answer:

      • Corporate internships take place in Seattle, Washington.
      • The Retail Management Internship takes place in our full-line stores throughout the United States

  • Question: Can I apply if I do not have a U.S. work authorization?

    • Answer: All applicants must have U.S. work authorization.

  • Question: Who do I address my cover letter to?

    • Answer: Nordstrom Internship Team.

  • Question: If I choose to submit a letter of recommendation, who and where do I send them?

    • Answer: Letters of recommendation are not required, but can be added as an attachment in the application process.

  • Question: Is a resume required?

    • Answer: Yes.

  • Question: Can I send my email directly to Recruiting?

    • Answer: All applicants must complete the online application and attach a resume.

  • Question: I applied for a position and can't wait to hear back about next steps.

    • Answer: After your application is submitted, we'll review your materials and determine next steps. We'll either contact you for an interview or notify you that we've chosen other candidates. Please be patient, as it may take a few weeks from the time of your application for us fully review your information.

Careers Privacy Policy

Welcome to Nordstrom Careers. We respect your privacy and take the steps described below to safeguard information in our possession. We take seriously the protection and proper use of your personal information, including social security numbers (US) and social insurance numbers (Canada).

Personal Information We Gather

When you apply for employment on our site, you will be asked to provide certain types of personal information. By “personal information” we mean names, addresses, email addresses, job experience and history, educational background, skills and interests, position(s) you are interested in, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us in a resume, cover letter, or similar. We gather this information through third-party service providers such as Workday, in the U.S. or other jurisdictions, who may also maintain and process your information on our behalf. We may also use other service providers to assist us in the application process, including companies who assist us in providing digital interviews.

Using the Personal Information You Provide

The initial personal information you provide and any subsequent information will be used to consider your application for employment and we will retain your application for employment and other information we collect as part of the interview process for a reasonable time period in accordance with applicable law. If employed, your personal information provided in your application will be used in Nordstrom internal systems for employment purposes. We restrict access to your information to those individuals and service providers who are involved in or provide support for the application process. We may use your telephone number, email or mailing address to contact you regarding your application or employment opportunities. We may disclose your information when you tell us to do so or to identify you, contact your or protect your rights or the rights of Nordstrom or as required by law. Nordstrom requires our third-party service providers to keep the information collected from you secure and confidential.

Cookies

Nordstrom Careers uses a browser feature known as a cookie, which assigns a unique identification to a computer. Cookies allow us to make our site more responsive by giving us the ability to track an applicant's clicks as they navigate through the pages of our site. You can disable cookies at any time using your browser options.

Children's Privacy

Nordstrom will never knowingly request or collect personal information from any person under 13 years of age without prior verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that an individual is under the age of 13 and has submitted any information to Nordstrom for employment purposes without prior verifiable parental consent, we will delete his or her information from our files.

Security

Nordstrom maintains safeguards to protect the confidentiality and security of your personal information you provide for employment purposes. To provide you with an increased level of security, online access to certain personal information will be protected with a user name or password you select. We strongly recommend that you do not disclose your password to anyone. Nordstrom will never ask you for your user name or password in any unsolicited communication. While on our website, to be sure your connection is secure you should see a closed lock in the bottom status bar (depending on your browser). If you have any questions, comments or complaints regarding our Nordstrom Careers Privacy Policy or the manner in which we or our service providers manage and use your personal information, please contact us at:

Nordstrom Careers
1700 7th Ave, Suite 1000
Seattle, WA 98101
nordstromcareers@nordstrom.com

For additional information regarding the manner in which we treat your personal information, please see our Nordstrom Customer Privacy Policy or Nordstrom Canada Privacy Policy.

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