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Egon Zehnder
Egon Zehnder
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
Skilled Worker Visa SponsorConsultingProfessional servicesRecruitment
Egon Zehnder is a global leadership advisory and executive search firm serving organizations, CEOs, executives, boards, and institutional leaders. Its work spans CEO and board succession, leadership assessment and development, governance, executive coaching, cultural transformation, and tailored talent searches. A network of consultants works across countries to help corporate clients and boards address complex leadership and organizational challenges. The firm’s hiring context reflects its focus on consulting, recruitment, and professional services.
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Executive Search Summer Intern – Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Support executive search engagements at Egon Zehnder through research, market mapping, candidate identification, and preparation of client materials. Gain hands-on experience through team collaboration, structured training, mentorship, and a practical capstone project.

USUnited StatesFLFloridaILIllinoisMAMassachusettsNYNew YorkTXTexasWAWashington
$25 / hour
HybridInternshipEntry levelNo degree requiredEnglish RequiredExecutive

Description

  • Contribute to active executive search assignments through company and industry research, market mapping, and candidate identification
  • Develop and maintain target-company and candidate lists using firm resources and research platforms
  • Evaluate and synthesize findings to inform search strategy, team discussions, and decisions
  • Draft internal and client-facing materials such as research summaries, candidate profiles, presentations, trackers, and related documents
  • Join search-team discussions and observe selected consultant or client interactions when appropriate
  • Support projects across multiple industries and practice areas
  • Develop professional relationships with research and consulting mentors and colleagues throughout the firm
  • Complete onboarding and training covering executive search, firm systems, research methods, search execution, and professional development
  • Deliver a capstone project that addresses a real business need and produces a practical, reusable result

Requirements

  • Be a current college junior who will enter senior year after the internship
  • Be eligible for a Summer 2027 internship
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.3
  • Have authorization to work in the United States
  • Demonstrate strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
  • Communicate clearly in writing and verbally
  • Show attention to detail and sound judgment when handling confidential information
  • Manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively across teams
  • Demonstrate initiative and professionalism in a varied project environment
  • Be willing to ask questions, seek feedback, and learn through hands-on work and observation
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency is preferred

Benefits

  • Paid internship
  • Structured onboarding and training
  • Opportunities to shadow across practices
  • Mentorship from research and consulting professionals
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Potential consideration for future opportunities based on business needs and role availability

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Executive Search Intern – New York City (Hybrid)

Egon Zehnder
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
Skilled Worker Visa SponsorConsultingProfessional servicesRecruitment
USUnited StatesFLFloridaILIllinoisMAMassachusettsNYNew YorkTXTexas
$25 / hour
HybridInternshipEntry levelNo degree requiredEnglish RequiredExecutive

Join Egon Zehnder as an Executive Search Intern supporting research, market mapping, candidate identification, and client materials. The internship includes structured training and a practical capstone project addressing a real business need.

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