Recruiting Intern

Job Description:

As a Recruiting Intern, you will be based in Cologne as part of our Recruiting team. The recruitment of highly qualified consultants is a key success factor for McKinsey & Company. Our recruiting team is dedicated to identifying, inspiring, and selecting exceptional candidates within a dynamic international environment to create an exceptional professional environment for exceptional people.

This internship provides hands-on experience across the full recruitment life cycle, offering opportunities to develop professional relationships and strengthen your organizational, communication, and time-management skills. Your contributions will directly support our efforts to attract and secure top talent, helping us build a strong and dynamic workforce.

You will play a key role in supporting a variety of tasks and projects within our Recruiting team. Your responsibilities will include managing data in the Applicant Tracking System, assisting candidates throughout the recruitment process, coordinating recruiting events, and supporting resume screening efforts. You will work closely with team members and consultants, participate in training sessions, and contribute to select team initiatives.

The deadline to apply for this role is March 29, 2026

Candidate Requirements:

* Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
* Initial experience in the HR environment, preferably in recruiting, gained during an internship or as a working student
* Excellent customer service skills with a strong orientation towards collaboration in a team environment
* Ability to independently manage and complete tasks with minimal supervision
* Ability to create materials / outputs, which may include PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in German and English, with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels