The document discusses methods for researching the desirable qualities of a Nordstrom buyer candidate, including in-depth interviews involving theorizing, designing interview guides, transcribing, analyzing, verifying, and reporting results. The author reflects on their personal experience conducting this research, noting what the process accomplished and did not accomplish, as well as how they could improve. In the conclusion, the author addresses whether they are still interested in the buyer position after completing the research.

1. Qualitative research patryciaPorowskaISC 39211/01/2009pr. Denise Nitterhouse “What makes someone a desirable candidate to become a Buyer at Nordstrom?”

2. Summery What methods were applied ? Why were they effective? Why I wanted to answer this question?

3. Positives and Negatives Time Access Reliable information Cost Rushed responses Lack of visual signs Higher Possibility of denial Lack of intimacy

4. Seven Steps to in-depth Interview Theorizing- General purpose. Designing- Interview guide. Interviewing- Paying attention. Transcribing- Accumulating all of data. Analyzing- Processing texts. Verifying- Checking Accuracy. Reporting- projecting results.

5. My Personal Experience What did the process not accomplish? What could I do different? After researching the position, am I still interested?

6. Conclusion Questions and Answers