Challenging, fast paced, interesting - Senior Consultant Korn Ferry Employee Review

4.0
1 Apr 2014
Recommend
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Pros

This is an excellent stepping stone for working within a true executive search firm, there is good support from (some) Partners within Korn Ferry, and the brand name really opens doors.

Cons

Not enough research support, and not enough cohesion between various teams (I.e research and Search consultants). There can often be too much work and therefore not a great work/life balance. Also the bonus structure does not work well; if you have sales people you should reward them for their performance, not skim off a large chink of their commission to go into the bonus pool for non fee earning staff.

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5.0
10 Feb 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
8 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexibility, working from home, company encouraged growth, 10% 401K match with a discretionary additional match and discretionary bonus.

Cons

Haven't gotten a cost of living or merit increase in over 5 years.

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