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Internship Program – Executive Search
Egon Zehnder. Support live executive search assignments through company and industry research, market mapping, and candidate identification .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills while effectively managing multiple priorities and collaborating across teams. Proficient in preparing internal and client materials, with a focus on clear communication and attention to detail.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Research SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsClear CommunicationMicrosoft Office Proficiency
ATS Keywords
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Soft Skills
Intellectual CuriosityAttention to DetailInitiativeProfessionalismCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint
Industry Keywords
Executive SearchMarket MappingCandidate IdentificationResearch SummariesPresentation Preparation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support live executive search assignments through company and industry research, market mapping, and candidate identification
- Build and refine target-company and candidate lists using firm resources and research tools
- Analyze and synthesize information to support search strategy, team discussions, and decision-making
- Prepare draft internal and client materials, including research summaries, profiles, presentations, trackers, and related documentation
- Participate in internal search-team discussions and observe selected consultant or client-related conversations when appropriate
- Work across industries and practice areas, with consideration given to interests where project needs allow
- Build relationships with research mentors, consulting mentors, and colleagues across the firm
- Complete structured onboarding and training related to executive search, firm tools, research, search execution, and professional development
- Complete a capstone project addressing a real business need and producing a practical, reusable output
Requirements
What you’ll need- Current college junior entering senior year after the internship
- Minimum GPA of 3.3
- U.S. work authorization required
- Intellectual curiosity and interest in understanding companies, industries, people, and leadership
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Attention to detail and sound judgment when working with confidential information
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across different teams
- Initiative and professionalism
- Comfort working in an environment where every project may be different
- Willingness to ask questions, seek feedback, and learn through hands-on work and observation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Paid internship
- Structured onboarding and training
- Cross-practice shadowing
- Mentorship from research and consulting colleagues
- Research mentor and consulting mentor
- Professional development
- Potential consideration for future opportunities based on business needs and role availability