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      Semrush

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      Semrush reviews

      4.0

      77% would recommend to a friend

      (596 total reviews)
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      Bill Wagner

      83% approve of CEO

      63% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Semrush has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 596 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Semrush employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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      596 reviews
      1.0
      Mar 20, 2024

      Good place to start your career, if you’re well established look elsewhere

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great place to get experience, good to start or transition careers. Friendly, wicked smart colleagues, flexible work environment. In person, hybrid and remote options, good benefits. Product has a good reputation.

      Cons

      Instability. Structure, pay and procedures change all the time without notice or agreement. Company says it’s part of a culture of constant change but it’s way beyond product innovation, it’s a continuous rushed pace that leads to a very messy operation. Everyone looks ultra busy while spitting out meaningless metrics, moving too fast to show the incompetence. Uneven workloads/poor pay. Some people are quiet quitting or doing side gigs while others work much harder or feel pressured to take on extra work. Pay isn’t always fair across departments. Pay in the US is below average, not at all competitive. Poor career development options. They rarely promote internally so not only there’s hidden low morale, you also end up with outside hires who are decision makers/managers with little knowledge of product and processes. Weak HR. HR evaluations have no purpose. HR sends all employee issues back to management, there are no checks and balances between HR and leadership, so leadership can make or break a department. And aside from a few exceptions, most of leadership is also weak, maybe due to low pay. Wasteful culture. Money is wasted due to lack of collaboration and poor communication. Also money wasted with people being paid to do busy work or nonsense that brings no value to the company or the customers.

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      Semrush Response
      2y
      Dear Sender, Thank you for your review. Let’s clear a few things up to make sure everyone’s on the same page. First off, about the changes: Our company’s growing fast, so some adjustments are inevitable. We get that it might not suit everyone, but it’s an integral part of our culture around here. Keeping everyone in the loop is key, so thanks for sharing your thoughts. We’ll definitely take your suggestion on board to keep things transparent company-wide. Next up, payments: We’re always keeping an eye on the job market and tweaking pay rates as needed. And as for career opportunities: Yeah, we’ve got lots of room for growth internally, but we’re also open to fresh faces with outside experience. This year, we introduced new company-wide career frameworks, a testament to the hard work of our HR team. They’re not just about gathering feedback; they’re all about helping you grow and make the most of your time here. Your honest feedback means a lot, no matter what it’s about. Wishing you nothing but the best in your future endeavors. Yours, the Semrush Team
      1.0
      Mar 19, 2024

      Stay away if you value your private life

      Vice president
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      good product for small business

      Cons

      - the maternity leave was not approved, I was told that this was not "an act of the man" - unjustified dismissal after more than 5 years of successful work - blocked access to a personal laptop previously purchased from the company with all the private data, access to the banks, etc - gross interference in privacy, the company representatives called my newborn son "the evidence of romantic relationships" in the official documents - assumedly an attempt at forgery to fabricate a criminal case, I didn't have access to my things as if all my access cards were blocked. I received a box supposedly containing personal belongings, at the bottom of which I found confidential documents. It was assumed that I would not notice them and would take them out of the office. The documents were discovered by me and left at the company office Presumably, all actions are approved by the CEO

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      Semrush Response
      2y
      Dear Sender, We understand your frustration of departing after five years of dedicated service. However, we also acknowledge that memories and perceptions of the situation may vary. We’d like to stress that we are always vigilant in ensuring that within our company, there is no acceptance of actions and behavior that violate our values and policies. In your case, we have taken measures in accordance with this principle and adhered to ethical guidelines. Yours, the Semrush Team
      5.0
      Mar 18, 2024

      Good Product, Good Company

      Account executive
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The company is full of incredibly smart and ambitious people. We're selling an industry-leading platform so there is instant name recognition across our customer and prospect base. Sales has the potential to make a lot of money. Flexible/hybrid work environment is also nice. Overall I've enjoyed my experience here.

      Cons

      The company is in a period of change, so it's not for everyone. As with any company, change is constant and communication could improve. There are several new leaders at the company who are working to improve this, but winning back trust through transparency doesn't happen overnight and will ultimately come down to consistency over time. Direction of what we're supposed to be doing is becoming clearer, but with lots of change, there can still be some confusion.

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      Semrush Response
      2y
      Dear Colleague, Thank you very much for the review! Yours, the Semrush Team
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