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Anonymous A

on May 16, 2025

Middle East

Korn Ferry

Is Korn Ferry a good company for a fresher as an associate consultant?

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Hagen

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on May 16, 2025

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Hi there,

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:

Korn Ferry is not a strategy consulting firm, but rather a combination of executive search, talent management and advisory services. If these are the areas you want to work in, then yes.

You can find more on this topic here: Boutique consulting companies.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on your specific situation, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

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Hagen

Alessa

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on May 16, 2025

I would say yes, Korn Ferry can be a solid starting point for a fresher, especially if you're interested in organizational strategy, talent advisory, or HR consulting. As an Associate Consultant, you’ll gain exposure to client work, structured problem-solving, and people-focused strategy projects. While it's not a classic strategy consulting firm like MBB, it offers strong learning in leadership development, assessments, and org design. Career progression can be a bit slower than in top-tier consultancies, but it's a respected brand with global reach and can be a good stepping stone.

Alessa

Cristian

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on May 16, 2025

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Overall, I heard good things - I know a couple of people who worked there and nobody complained in an overt way.

Might be worth having a chat with a few current employees - like a coffee chat.

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Cristian

Agrim

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on May 16, 2025

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Sure why not? KF is a renowned and respectable brand in the consulting world. Do you have any specific concerns? Pls feel free to share over messages.

Pedro

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on May 19, 2025

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It is a very good firm in their field of expertise... they are specialized in organizational consulting (different from general management consulting or strategy consulting).

Mihir

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on May 26, 2025

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They are specialized on the ‘people’ side of consulting, but I’ve heard good things.

Could be a good start if you’re focused on org-type strategy