This week, Laurie Lynch, a campus recruiter for TJX companies, joined us to discuss all things merchandising and the various opportunities available at the company for undergrads.

With 78% of their total global workforce being female, TJX has plenty of opportunities for undergrad students, specifically women at UMASS! Their merchandising internship includes a planning/allocation program and a buying program. Additionally, TJX offers internships in finance, IT, and distribution. Each of these internships includes paid training, strong networking opportunities, collaboration with all levels of management, and constructive feedback. TJX's goal for their interns is to give each the opportunity to take on the everyday responsibilities of long-standing associates in their department.

At the meeting, a few TJX summer interns spoke about the various departments they worked in ranging from sportswear to beauty to luggage and accessories and more. All of the interns enjoyed contributing to the unique business model that drives success at TJX. Despite the internships being primarily virtual, some of these interns were invited to travel to store locations to further understand the department they worked in.

If you are interested in applying for their upcoming Summer of 2022 internships, rising juniors and rising seniors can apply through Handshake. Pro tip from Laurie herself: write a cover letter to set yourself apart in the application process!