Executive Search Internship - Launch Your Leadership Career

Heidrick & Struggles

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program
Potential full-time conversion
Summer internship

Job summary

Heidrick & Struggles invites university students entering their final year to join our internship program in multiple U.S. and international cities, including San Francisco. You will explore the executive search lifecycle, from candidate identification to placement, under mentorship from industry leaders.

Successful interns may be considered for full-time employment. The role emphasizes research, client interactions, and collaboration within a supportive, professional environment.

Qualifications

  • Must be a university student entering their final year.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
  • Able to research and synthesize information quickly and clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Support candidate, company and industry research for active client searches.
  • Attend client meetings and conference calls; assist in intake and briefings.
  • Assist in developing search strategies in collaboration with clients’ teams.
  • Utilize Salesforce to track data and manage candidate pipelines.

Skills

Communication
Organizational skills
Research skills
Teamwork
Self-motivation

Education

University student (final year)

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Heidrick & Struggles invites university students entering their final year to join our internship program in multiple U.S. and international cities, including San Francisco. You will explore the executive search lifecycle, from candidate identification to placement, under mentorship from industry leaders.

Successful interns may be considered for full-time employment. The role emphasizes research, client interactions, and collaboration within a supportive, professional environment.

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