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Applied at the same store, different departments, different malls?
20/f
Hello, I am feeling conflicted right now.
Let's just say, "mall #1, with department #1" and "mall #2, with department #2."
I got an interview with Nordstrom at mall #1. I passed my phone interview and the recruiter told me they would like me to come in for a face-face interview. They had to find out when the department manager was available and said they will call me back the next day, and if they don't call, to call them. The next day, they didn't call, and I did what they said, I called. Nobody answered so I left a message, my name, and my number.
I looked online and found out that department #2 was available in mall #2. I got so excited because I heard that it was hard to get into that department since it's never open. I wanted that department because I am able to sell anything in that department. So, I applied online since the HR didn't get back to me that day.
This morning, I got an email to schedule my phone interview with mall #2, so I did. 30 minutes later, mall #1 called me and scheduled my face-face interview. My face-face interview is on Wednesday, and my phone interview is the day afterward.
Department #2, I would love to work in that department, I feel like I would do very well in. Although, it's located at mall #2, which I am not fond of. There's not much traffic, it may be hard to make goal since the store is commission-based. Mall #2 is surrounded by a lot of construction, which would be hard to get it.
Department #1, it would be a challenge to sell in it. Many people tell me not to worry because there's always plenty of traffic and it'll be hard not to make goal. I am not too familiar with that department. But mall #1, I have worked at that mall for awhile, I like the traffic, I like location, and it is definitely easier to get to.
What should I do? Should I just cancel my phone interview or should I wait it out to see which one I want, if I get offered the job?
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Interview with both. If you get two offers then choose between, otherwise take the one that hires you. If it ends up to not be your most favorite, still put all your effort into it, be the best employee they've ever had so that if any openings come up at other locations that would be like a promotion for you, you can then apply for a transfer to that other position and because you're already with the company and have a terrific work record, its likely they take a serious consideration of hiring you.
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I'd say wait until you finish your interviews. I mean say this job doesn't want you but then you already cancelled the phone interview and they might have wanted you.
I'd wait and see what your options are. If they both offer you the job, pick the one you'd rather work at. If only one offers you the job, then there you go.
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Hello there.
From what you told me, I think you like store #1 at mall #1 better. The traffic is good, meaning it keeps you busy and pays better, the location is good etc. It seems you would be more satisfied with the first store. If people say not to worry, then I wouldn't, unless you feel really uncomfortable doing the job(too hard, etc). If you really want store #2, then all the cons just might be worth it. It all depends on what you really feel more drawn to or is more worth it.
I hope you find your answer!! GOOD LUCK!! :)
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