The worst - Anonymous employee Onward Search Employee Review

1.0
Jul 14, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The only pros would be casual dress

Cons

Overall just an awful experience. There really is no reason to join. If you're an experienced recruiter, you'll quickly laugh at both their commission structures (which they try and hide up front- until you've joined) and their "staff/management". Entry level and younger recruiters should realize there is no career there, and you won't gain anything- so don't waste your time. Management makes it seem like there are more opportunities than there are. They promise free trips and other rewards that are actually unobtainable to a recruiter. They have too many others not involved in the deal taking a piece of your commission. Expect to work insane hours to even scrape by. They have no exclusivity with their clients and most jobs don't even really exist.

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5.0
Feb 4, 2026
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Pros

Strong entrepreneurial mindset with real ownership and autonomy. Leadership encourages initiative, creative problem-solving, and building new ideas from the ground up. Great environment for self-starters who want to make an impact.

Cons

Must be quick on your feet! Priorities may shift quickly, requiring comfort with ambiguity and rapid change.

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Onward Search Response
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We’re thrilled to hear that our entrepreneurial culture and focus on ownership resonate with you. Creating an environment where people feel trusted, supported, and empowered to bring new ideas to life is core to who we are, and your feedback reinforces the importance of that commitment. As a growth‑minded organization, change is often part of the journey—but we remain focused on providing clarity, communication, and support to help our team navigate it successfully. Insights like yours help us continue strengthening that balance. Your encouragement to “keep doing what we're doing” truly means a lot. We're grateful to have you as part of Onward Search and excited to see what you build next.
3.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

Remote for you year round

Cons

Not a lot of staffing oops and fairly new

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