I applied in-person. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Nordstrom (Novi, MI) in Nov 2011
Interview
First did a phone interview then interviewed in person with the Human Resource Manager. Then recieves a call back from the Department Manager for an interview.
So easy, I went to a job fair and was hired on the spot. They need people in the kids department, that's the easiest section to get into. They just ask about your personality and who you are.
Was inside Barton creek mall, hiring manager was prompt and clear with questions ranging from how I would handle difficult customers, to my personal experiences that could apply to the job.