good for recruitment experience, don't expect to rise in the organisation - good for gateway into industry recruitment - Senior Associate Korn Ferry Employee Review

3.0
Oct 9, 2013
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Pros

Probably no worse than other top Executive Search/Talent Solutions firms. Relatively good pay and flexible work schedule. Leader in its industry and good for gaining experience

Cons

Financially driven, top level sales people (partners) are given management jobs with no management skills. Competitive culture with high turnover and limited training. Very few career options. Only around 1% of associates will successfully make it to partner.

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5.0
Feb 10, 2026
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Pros

I am a consultant through a firm acquired by Korn Ferry and have had a great experience with both the firm (Salo) and with Korn Ferry as a parent company. Great to have benefits and PTO as a consultant and great training and resources available - good communication as well!

Cons

Transitional period during acquisition had a few bumps but nothing major and all ironed out as more time has gone on.

4.0
Jun 16, 2026
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Pros

The client diversity across industries and regions is top notch. Great brand recognition. The marketing investments in Korn Ferry Tour and LA28 paid off. Smart people. Remote work is a plus as 75% people work remotely. No push for facetime in offices. Work from anywhere! Everyone knows of Korn Ferry!

Cons

A culture of long hours and interrupted vacations. Clear demarcation between haves(fee earners) and have nots (execution). High expectations with outdated systems, manual processes, inefficient. Low pay as there are no merits due to market/company performance. Hard to get food at the holiday party so stop at Five Guys prior.

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