2026 Kearney PERL Summer Associate

As a Summer Associate at Kearney, you will work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people for 10 weeks and contribute to consulting project teams as we offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients.  

With the freedom to be yourself and recognition for what you bring to the table, put your purpose into action this summer and join us as we help build a future that works for everyone, everywhere—as a Kearney Original.  

What to expect  

Gain unique hands-on experiences as you broaden your knowledge and experience in an open, agile, and collaborative environment.

Ensure the success of project workstreams by completing tasks such as gathering and analyzing data and conducting competitor assessment studies.  

Support in the creation of recommendations and implement co-created solutions for clients across a range of industries and service practices. 

Take advantage of structured on-the-job learning and development opportunities, including a dedicated mentor who will provide guidance throughout your internship. 

Who you are 

After nearly 100 years, we know this business is fundamentally about making connections—between facts, figures, insights, strategies, tools, technologies, and above all, people. That’s why we look for collaborative, insightful, and inquisitive problem-solvers who do not accept the first thing in front of them and who are always unapologetically themselves. 

We want to hear from you if you are: 

·       Ready to share your ideas and contribute as soon as you join a team 

·       Analytically inclined and enjoy solving problems 

·       Able to prioritize and are a doer by nature 

·       Experienced 5-10 years in your chosen field 

·       In your first year of your MBA

·       Fluent in English

Read more about how you can make your mark, your way at Kearney.com/careers. 

Product Excellence and Renewal Lab (PERLab): PERL fuses world-class product design with Kearney's operational expertise to transform product portfolios. With a deep knowledge of consumer insights and design, PERLab improves profits, reduces complexity and costs, streamlines the supply chain, and helps companies achieve their sustainability goals. Our PERLab is located in Chicago, IL. Therefore, all offers will be for Kearney's Chicago office.

Apply now 

Submit your resume (.doc or .pdf format only) via our website before Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, at 11:59pm CT.

Domestic Interview Process 
Candidates interested in North American offices (Chicago) will have virtual first round interviews in January. Final round interviews will virtual and held in January. If you are invited to first round interviews, you will receive a notice from a Kearney recruiter to schedule your interview.