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Heidrick & Struggles

Executive Search Summer Internship

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
25-27 Hourly
Internship
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
25-27 Hourly
Internship
Summer intern joins an Executive Search team to conduct candidate, company, and industry research; attend client meetings; help develop search strategies; and use proprietary tools and Salesforce to generate and track candidate data. The program offers mentorship, hands-on exposure to the full search lifecycle, and potential consideration for full-time roles.
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Heidrick & Struggles is a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, serving the senior-level talent and consulting needs of the world's top organizations. In our role as trusted leadership advisors, we partner with our clients to develop future-ready leaders and organizations, bringing together our services and offerings in executive search, diversity and inclusion, leadership assessment and development, organization and team acceleration, culture shaping and on-demand, independent talent solutions. Heidrick & Struggles pioneered the profession of executive search more than 70 years ago. Today, the firm provides integrated talent and human capital solutions to help our clients change the world, one leadership team at a time.®

Additional information on the firm can be found at www.heidrick.com.

Job Description:

Who We Are

Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) is a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, serving the senior-level talent and consulting needs of the world's top organizations. In our role as trusted leadership advisors, we partner with our clients to develop future-ready leaders and organizations. bringing together our services and offerings in executive search, diversity and inclusion, leadership assessment and development, organization and team acceleration, culture shaping and on-demand, independent talent solutions.

Heidrick & Struggles (H&S) pioneered the profession of executive search more than 70 years ago. Today, the firm provides integrated talent and human capital solutions to help our clients change the world, one leadership team at a time.®

Additional information on the firm can be found at www.heidrick.com.

We are looking for interns in NYC, Boston, Washington DC, Chicago, Houston, Toronto, San Francisco.  Internship will start June 2027.

What We Offer

Throughout the course of your internship, you will explore all facets of the Search execution life cycle from candidate identification, job specification development, industry and company research, to candidate assessment and placement under the mentorship of the very best in the executive search industry. Our summer internship program gives you true insight into what a career in Executive Search could be, while helping you develop highly sought-after skills that will help you in any career path you may choose. Successful interns may be considered for full-time employment.

Role Responsibilities

Interns become integral members of an Executive Search team for the duration of the internship and receive exposure to and practical hands-on experience in:

  • Candidate, company and industry research for active client searches and business development activities.
  • Client meetings, including conference calls, intake meetings and briefings.
  • How the Search strategy is created (in close collaboration with our clients and their search team.)
  • Utilizing proprietary tools and technology to generate names of potential search candidates and track data in a Salesforce database.

Role Qualifications

  • Must be a university student entering their final year of undergraduate or graduate education at an accredited institution.
  • Possess professional communication skills including writing, speaking and listening.
  • Have well-developed organizational, analytical, planning, and project management skills.
  • Display the ability to grasp concepts quickly, think creatively, and synthesize complex information with urgency.
  • Present information with conviction and clarity.
  • Have proven research skills and a deep intellectual curiosity.
  • Be unselfish, team-oriented, and enjoy adding value to a collegial, collaborative environment.
  • Be proactive and self-motivated and possess a strong sense of urgency.

Pay Range Guidelines for this Position:

The hourly range for this position is 25.00 USD to 26.50 USD. Compensation is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience and skills.

Heidrick & Struggles is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or citizenship status.

Heidrick & Struggles is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and/or adjustments during our recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation and/or adjustment, please inform your Talent Acquisition professional.

Pay Range Guidelines for this Position:


Heidrick & Struggles is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or citizenship status.

Heidrick & Struggles is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and/or adjustments during our recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation and/or adjustment, please inform your Talent Acquisition professional.

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