About Us

Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We help clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior performance. We work with organizations to design their structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people to bring their strategy to life. And we advise them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their people.

Our 10, 000 colleagues serve clients in more than 50 countries. We offer five core solutions:

• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership Development
• Total Rewards

Job description

You are full of potential

WE'RE HERE TO UNLEASH IT

For the artist, it is the painting. For the pianist, it is the music. And for our more than 10, 000 colleagues at Korn Ferry, it is people. It's why we do what we do. First, last and always, leadership is about unleashing potential in others. Their success, performance and inspiration is our aspiration.

A career at Korn Ferry means thriving in a diverse, autonomous, and flexible environment. Excellence is consistently recognized and rewarded, empowering you to share your ideas and follow them through. And, because we're all about taking talent further, you can look forward to exceptional training and development.

Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We help clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior performance. We work with organizations to design their structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people to bring their strategy to life. And we advise them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their people.

As an RPO summer intern with Korn Ferry, you will have the opportunity to learn about our company, our capabilities and solutions. You will gain first-hand experience of working on client projects as part of a team, and you will get to learn from solution and industry experts throughout the program through on-the job and structured learning sessions.

As an intern, you will be part of a leverage program that provides flexible support to multiple accounts, allowing you to immerse yourself in real-world client projects and gain exposure to a variety of clients and industries.

You will also have the opportunity to build networks with colleagues and peer groups locally and internationally with peers taking part in Korn Ferry's Intern program in other international offices.

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, providing a balanced mix of virtual and in-person experiences. Our Chicago office is located at: Willis Tower, 233 S Wacker Dr, Suite 700, Chicago IL 60606.

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 2025 are eligible to apply to our internship program. Korn Ferry values diverse academic backgrounds, and we encourage students from all disciplines to apply.
• 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.
• 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.

Estimated hourly rate

20.00 USD



Salary range represents the compensation Korn Ferry expects to pay to a candidate with the requirements for the job posted. Korn Ferry offers competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.



Korn Ferry Benefits

The Korn Ferry Cares Wellbeing Platform offers Employees health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment), Critical Illness, Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in Korn Ferry's Tax Deferred Savings plan 401(k). Employee Stock Purchase Program is available to all permanent employees who work 20 hours or more after 6 months of service.

Employees are eligible to receive a total of 15 days vacation annually plus paid time off for 16 company holidays. Full time eligible employees will accrue sick time commencing on the first date of employment at the rate of 3.33 hours per pay period for an annualized maximum of 80 hours.



Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry

If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.



Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.