Emanee' Adams completed an internship at TJ Maxx where she worked in various roles like running the fitting room, displaying new merchandise, assisting customers, and more. Through this experience, she learned important concepts like how to navigate each department in the store, read price tags, and set up price points. She recommends that others interested in interning at TJ Maxx contact store managers directly to learn about available positions and make a good impression in person.

1. Emanee’ Adams, Family and Consumer Sciences
TJX Companies Inc.
Greensboro, NC
http://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/index.jsp
PROJECT ABSTRACT: I really enjoyed my internship experience at TJ Maxx. I
feel that I was able to take what I learned in different courses and put it in action.
Given this opportunity, I was able to work with the merchandise, assist customers,
and expand my knowledge on retail stores.
School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences – NC A&T State University
Key Activities :
•Run the Fitting Room/ Service
Desk
•Feature new merchandise
•Display shoes
•Assist customers
•Dump clothing
•Setup displays
Most Important
Ideas/Concepts Learned
During My Experience.
•Knowing each department
•Location of the departments
•How to read the price tag
•How to setup price points
•Finding a price for merchandise with missing
price tags
Applying for This Experience.
•Advice I would give to someone looking to intern at
TJ Maxx is:
• Call the store to speak with a manager to see if
there are any intern positions available
• If so, schedule a time to come in and speak with
the manager personally to introduce yourself and
find out what the internship consist of
• This will give you a chance to show that you are
motivated
• If everything works out, fill out any necessary
paperwork and begin your intern experience!