Watch your back if they tell you your contract is renwed - Contractor Onward Search Employee Review

3.0
Jan 14, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Provided benefits (not great, but better than cobra) and great hourly rate.

Cons

They were afraid of rocking the boat with their client. I was expensing AND not being reimbursed , for software the Fortune 500 company I was placed in should have paid for. I asked a month in advanced if I was renewed and Onward Search said I was. 1 week before the holidays, I was let go by their client. My advice to anyone reading this review; ask to see the contract renewal agreement. Don't ever take a consulting company's word. They make money by keeping you there. If you leave early, they know the chance of placing someone else is slim. I don't blame Onward Search entirely, but they shouldn't have kept telling me I'd be renewed when they really didn't know. I should have asked to see the renewal agreement. The other lie was they would help place me somewhere else. Haven't heard from them since I was let go. They're positng a jobs. I just saw that one of their employees reach out to another consultant I've worked with, from a different consulting company, with job opportunities.

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5.0
Feb 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Remote for you year round

Cons

Not a lot of staffing oops and fairly new

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