About the role#
This 10-week summer internship offers hands-on experience in executive search and leadership advisory. You will work as a generalist, supporting live client assignments across various industries and leadership topics. The program balances project work with structured training, mentorship from research and consulting teams, and cross-practice shadowing. You will finish the summer by completing a capstone project designed to address a real business need.
What you'll do#
- Support live executive search assignments through industry research, market mapping, and candidate identification.
- Build and refine target-company and candidate lists.
- Analyze and synthesize information to support search strategies and team discussions.
- Draft internal and client materials, including research summaries, profiles, and presentations.
- Participate in internal team discussions and observe selected consultant or client conversations.
- Build professional relationships with mentors and colleagues.
- Complete structured onboarding and training on firm tools and search execution.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current college junior entering your senior year.
- A minimum GPA of 3.3 is required.
- You must have U.S. work authorization.
- We look for intellectual curiosity and strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
- You should have clear written and verbal communication skills.
- You must demonstrate attention to detail and sound judgment when handling confidential information.
- You should be able to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams.
- We value initiative, professionalism, and a willingness to ask questions and seek feedback.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship at $25 per hour.
- The program runs for 10 weeks from June through August 2027.
- The work modality is hybrid.
- Opportunities are available in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, New York, and Washington, DC.
About Egon Zehnder
Egon Zehnder is a leadership advisory firm founded in 1964. Based in Zurich, the company operates globally with over 3,400 employees. It provides services including executive search, board consulting, and leadership development. The firm works with organizations to manage CEO succession and executive strategy.
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