About the role#
This 10-week summer internship provides hands-on exposure to executive search and leadership advisory. Interns join as generalists to support live client assignments across various industries and functions. You will work alongside researchers and consultants to learn how teams assess markets, identify leadership talent, and support clients through complex decisions. The program includes structured onboarding, training, mentorship, and a capstone project that addresses a real business need.
What you'll do#
- Support live executive search assignments through research and candidate identification.
- Help build and refine target-company and candidate lists.
- Analyze and synthesize information to support search strategy.
- Prepare draft internal and client materials.
- Participate in internal search-team discussions and observe selected consultant or client-related conversations.
- Work across industries and practice areas.
- Build relationships with research and consulting mentors.
- Complete structured onboarding and training.
- Complete a capstone project that produces a practical, reusable output.
What you'll need#
- Current college junior status, entering senior year.
- Minimum GPA of 3.3.
- Intellectual curiosity and an interest in understanding companies, industries, and leadership.
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- Attention to detail and sound judgment with confidential information.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across different teams.
- Initiative and professionalism.
- Willingness to ask questions and seek feedback.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred.
Location & details#
- Locations: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, New York, and Washington, DC.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June through August).
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
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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