Korn Ferry Chicago Summer Internship

Korn Ferry • Chicago, IL

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

Our global summer vacation internship program will run from June 8 - August 14, 2026, and is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students with a significant advantage in their professional journeys. This invaluable learning experience could serve as your fast track to a rewarding, long-term career at Korn Ferry. We will be offering internships in Chicago in our Executive Search and Consulting Solutions. As an intern, you will be integrated into the team and work on real projects alongside Korn Ferry consultants and industry leaders. Your assignments may encompass a variety of tasks such as market mapping, crafting client presentations, data analysis, or even attending client meetings. These professional experiences will significantly enhance your curriculum vitae. Throughout your internship, Korn Ferry will provide extensive support and guidance, as well as practical training and development. This program is designed to equip you with the business acumen and interpersonal skills necessary for success in the workplace, while also providing an opportunity to build your professional network. Your tenure at Korn Ferry will facilitate the discovery of your professional strengths and interests, potentially guiding your future career path. After completing their internship and their studies, many of our interns transition into graduate roles, and we look forward to seeing them develop as their careers evolve with us. This is a hybrid Internship program and there will be an expectation for all Interns to be able to get to the Chicago office at least three days per week. If you do well, you may be offered a graduate role for 2027. To be eligible for the Korn Ferry Internship: Students who are tracking towards a 3.2 GPA or above and who are graduating in the Spring of 2027 are eligible to apply to our internship program. Korn Ferry is not able to sponsor applicants for these roles, so please note that you must have full authorization to work in the US permanently. We look for a diverse range of skills and experience and are interested in candidates who are actively involved in extracurricular activities whilst successfully balancing academic study. You should be naturally curious and keen to use your analytical, problem-solving skills to generate creative solutions to client challenges. You must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint with the ability to learn new systems. The closing date for applications will be December 12.

Requirements

• Students who are tracking towards a 3.2 GPA or above and who are graduating in the Spring of 2027 are eligible to apply to our internship program.
• Korn Ferry is not able to sponsor applicants for these roles, so please note that you must have full authorization to work in the US permanently.
• Actively involved in extracurricular activities whilst successfully balancing academic study.
• Naturally curious and keen to use your analytical, problem-solving skills to generate creative solutions to client challenges.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint with the ability to learn new systems.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees