SomewhereReviews of somewhere.com

Somewhere.com is a mess. We engaged them to find us a social media manager, a data analyst, and some BDR's. We had a good relationship with our main contact there Rameez who helped place these rolls and there were some issues but nothing that we couldn't work through. When replacing some of the rolls they promised to replace didn't go nearly as well as they had offered, they made us some additional promises. Then one day our main contact, Rameez, and this is where things went extremely sideways fast. With no heads up a new person took his place with no proper introduction of themselves or what was happening. The new person had no clue what was going on with out account. Before we even had a chance to get that person up to speed, another new person did the same thing and then another named Emily Tocknell. Emily promised she'd be different and make it right. It started good but then when came time to honor the final part of the deal we had made with Rameez, she tried to charge us an extra $3000 which was not part of the original deal. She asked us to prove we even had this with Rameez, which we did, and she doubled down on not honoring the deal. It's bad enough that we had a deal, in writing that they didn't honor, but you'd think if a recruiting company is trying to get back in your good graces, and already had the position filled, they'd try to make it right even if there wasn't already a deal in place. Somewhere doesn't care about ethics. All they care about is filling your positions as fast a possible so they can collect their commission and move on to the next placement. Update: Emily a resolution call but I can see now that she's actually been knee capped on a reasonable solution by her manager Klara Lee who gave robotic, "company line" answers in our follow up zoom call. I'm clearly just a simple transaction to management and not a partner. Klara only highlighted that...

I have been applying to this company for over a year through both LinkedIn and their official website. I consistently reach the typing test stage and have successfully passed it. Despite meeting the stated requirements, I have never received any communication regarding next steps, feedback, or the status of my application. There is no clarity on what happens after the test or whether applications are reviewed further. The process indicates that candidates must wait three months to reapply if they fail the typing test. However, even after passing, there is still no progression or response, which makes the process feel unclear and ineffective. As someone with relevant experience and qualifications, it is discouraging to complete required assessments without any acknowledgment or outcome. A basic update or feedback would significantly improve the experience for applicants. Based on my experience, the recruitment process lacks transparency and communication.

I recently participated in a hiring process with Somewhere, and it was a very disappointing experience. I was asked to complete an assessment that included a full SEO audit, a blog post, and a 90-day strategy plan — all within a day and a half. I dedicated a lot of time and effort to deliver high-quality work. However, I later found out that my assessment was never even sent to the client. To make matters worse, the recruiter handling my process supposedly no longer worked there, and I was left without any follow-up or clear communication. Overall, it felt very unprofessional and disrespectful of my time. Candidates are expected to invest significant effort, yet there’s no guarantee that your work will even be reviewed. I would not recommend this company.

Used to be a great service, but after the company was sold and acquired, it went way down hill.

Typing test for software engineer position. 😂

I normally don’t leave reviews, but I want other founders and small teams to avoid the experience I had. From the start, communication and follow-through were major issues. During onboarding, my profile slipped through the cracks and the search never started — I had to follow up myself a week later just to find that out. When candidates were finally presented, none matched the traits and qualities I clearly outlined multiple times. Even after explaining exactly what I needed — in writing and on calls — I felt dismissed. Instead of addressing the original issue, I kept hearing, “We presented many candidates,” which wasn’t the point. When contingencies were brought up, it was obvious I was expected to settle. That’s not acceptable for any business, especially a small startup where every hire matters. We hired someone on 06/10, and I notified them by 07/06 that it wasn’t a fit. The search didn’t restart until 09/18. For a small startup, letting someone go without a replacement lined up is a huge burden — and the long timeline proved exactly why I was concerned in the first place. I also reviewed the contract after being told the backfill only applied to the same exact role. Section 8 does not state that. What made this worse was the overall lack of care. One team member (Matthew) was great, but my primary point of contact (Sussie) was not helpful, did not acknowledge feedback, and consistently made the process harder than it needed to be. Even the tone of communication felt unnecessarily cold — especially surprising considering I had just gone through a C-section at the time. I ended up stopping the search entirely for both roles because the experience gave me zero confidence in continuing. Founders, be cautious. If you need a partner who listens, follows through, and understands the urgency of making the right hire, this may not be the right fit.

It is a dissaster. You apply for a role, then get assesments for who know which role (you are never told. I spent 3 days sending an intro video (20 days of e-mail exchange) and found out it is a scam not worth it of my time. I got other job offers and starting contact within the next 30 days. If just getting into the talent pool, takes 20 days (and still no improvement) it will definetly not guarantee any offer or starting a job withint the next 20 days...

I regret to say that Support Shepherd (or Somewhere) has one of the most illogical and frustrating hiring processes I’ve encountered. Their insistence on rigid, outdated typing tests and misplaced emphasis on English comprehension over actual job skills makes it clear they don’t understand how to evaluate qualified professionals. The Absurd Typing Test Gatekeeping: They disqualify highly skilled, experienced candidates for being a mere 3-5 words per minute (WPM) short* of their arbitrary typing speed requirement. Real-world work isn’t a typing race, accuracy, problem-solving, and expertise matter far more than raw speed. Yet they reject capable professionals in favour of meaningless metrics. Despite their unreasonably high testing barriers, the compensation offered is mediocre at best, especially for roles demanding such "perfection". Needless to say, Somewheres' hiring practices aren’t just flawed they’re rooted in outdated, prejudiced assumptions about talent outside the West. Their approach reeks of condescension, from absurd skill assessments to insulting pay scales that presume African professionals live in poverty. Offering $800-$ 1,800/month for roles they’d pay $3,000+ to a U.S. hire isn't a “market adjustment” it’s exploitation! Their assumption that African candidates ”don’t need living wages” (do they think we lack electricity, Rent, and Families?) is racially tinged nonsense. NEWSFLASH! Nairobi, Lagos, and Johannesburg have skyscrapers, not mud huts. Pay should reflect skill, not geography. Somewhere is a case study in how remote work can replicate colonial exploitation. If you’re a skilled African professional, avoid this circus. Your expertise deserves respect and pay that doesn’t assume you’re a charity case.