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How a Business Funding Company Hired a Product Development Assistant for $1,100/month

Learn how our clients utilize Somewhere to hire top overseas talent.
Success Stories is a regular series about the talent our clients hire via Somewhere and how much they cost. New here? Somewhere is a headhunter agency that helps small businesses hire top overseas talent for 80% less than US equivalents.

Editor’s note: Some customers prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their company name from this article. We’re their secret weapon. :-) Name of the hired applicant has been changed for privacy purposes.

What does this client’s business do?

They help organizations successfully apply for the best government funding opportunities. It is a powerful online tool that streamlines the application process and makes applying for grants simpler and more efficient.

Who was hired, and what was their role?

At Somewhere, we helped them hire Dina.

Now their new Product Development Assistant, Dina does the following:

  • Assisting the Associate Product Manager and wider product team in maintaining operational business processes
  • Identifying opportunities to optimize internal processes 
  • Regular documentation of key processes and workflows
  • Collecting, compiling, and cleaning data

What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Dina now works full-time in the client time zone for $1,100 per month.

What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

Dina has three years of experience in product development and operations. Some of her previous tasks were development of chat features for better client communication, leading and managing backlog grooming, and sprint planning and reviews. Dina’s extensive background made her the most qualified candidate for the job. 

Need to hire someone like this too?

When you need to hire an efficient Product Development Assistant to support your business, reach out to us at Somewhere.

We're a headhunter agency that helps small businesses hire top overseas talent for 80% less than US equivalents. We help companies find talent in various roles like customer support, virtual assistants, operations, project managers, creatives, development, accounting, and more!

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