Could be great, falls short in the long-term - Anonymous employee Semrush Employee Review

2.0
22 July 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Semrush is a great company with a cool culture. It feels like you're working at a long-term startup, but that's starting to change as leadership shifts. - Interesting projects - Great onboarding - Good company values - Freedom and trust upon first day of employment - Good benefits - Passionate employees

Cons

The company is still very Eastern European-minded in its values, and has only recently tried to bring in a global perspective. Communications from your managers (depending on the department) probably will be harsh. There is no tolerance for mistakes, no matter how small. It's a huge failure of leadership. There's management that's openly horrible to their employees and nothing is done about it. - No tolerance for mistakes - Bad management techniques - No support for career advancement. Figure it out - After year 1, your support system vanishes - you're on your own and you can't mess up - Weird cliques where some teams hate other teams for no good reason, and complain about each other instead of collaborate.

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Semrush Response
10mo
Dear Sender, Thank you for sharing your review and providing valuable feedback. We appreciate your insights regarding both the positive aspects and areas for improvement. We regret that we were not able to fully meet your expectations and assure you that supporting our employees remains a top priority. We wish you continued success in your future career endeavors. Yours, the Semrush Team

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5.0
4 June 2026
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Pros

recently joined Semrush, and the experience has been incredibly positive from day one. Leadership is highly communicative and transparent, which sets a great tone for the entire organization. The team gave me such a warm welcome, highlighting the fantastic, supportive company culture here. I am thrilled to be part of the company!

Cons

None right now. Wish I was able to join the company sooner!

5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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Semrush Response
3w
Dear Colleague, Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s great to hear that your first months at Semrush have been positive. We truly appreciate you being part of the team and look forward to our continued collaboration together. Yours, the Semrush Team
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