Summer Internship Program – Executive Search

Egon Zehnder

. Support live executive search assignments through company and industry research, market mapping, and candidate identification .

Posted 10/3/2026internshipChicago • Illinois • United StatesEntry Level💰 $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research and analytical skills essential for supporting executive search assignments, along with clear communication abilities for preparing client materials and collaborating across teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Research SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsClear CommunicationAttention to Detail

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Soft Skills

InitiativeProfessionalismCollaborationJudgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Executive SearchMarket MappingCandidate IdentificationSearch StrategyConfidential Information

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 for 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
Work across industries and practice areas
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
Eligible for a Summer 2027 internship
Minimum GPA of 3.3
U.S. work authorization required
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, professionalism, and comfort working in a varied project environment
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
Professional development
Potential consideration for future opportunities based on business needs and role availability