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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Like how the sourced for candidate and all. Process were straightforward in getting to know both parties. Unfortunatwly i was ghosted after texted twice and left on read..i guess lack of response or a... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have personally worked with Outsized for about 2 years regularly, gathering services around Agile, IT Architecture and UI/UX design. I have felt that the team does a fantastic job in assembling the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team at Outsized work hard at making sure that your requirements are met exactly, with regards to the skills level, as well as the type of person you are looking for. They are very efficient, and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We approached Johann at Outsized for a consultant to help us set up a new product. Johann was quickly able to put us in touch with three excellent candidates who were able to start work almost immedia... See more

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  1. Recruitment Service
  2. Business to Business Service
  3. Human Resource Consulting
  4. Online Marketplace

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Outsized is a talent-on-demand platform curated for enterprise clients and management consulting firms in APAC, Middle East and Africa. Our focus is on full-time contracts (remote or onsite), typically between 1-12 months. Our clients use us for a broad range of flexible talent needs. Recent examples include digital transformation specialists, project & programme managers, strategy consultants, data scientists, actuaries, innovation consultants, agile coaches, and business analysts. We help our independent professionals upskill so they have better chances of landing their dream projects and charge fair rates. In addition, our members have access to an exclusive Community where they can connect with peers and experts, take part in live events, and find project collaborators. We care about our clients AND our talent. Thus, not only do we make sure our ecosystem members are great at what they do, but we also take pride in only working with fantastic clients who treat independent talent fairly. We have local client and talent servicing teams based in all of our regions.


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4.3

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

28 reviews

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Like how the sourced for candidate and…

Like how the sourced for candidate and all. Process were straightforward in getting to know both parties. Unfortunatwly i was ghosted after texted twice and left on read..i guess lack of response or at least a small would be NICE so others can move on and not WAIT.

6 August 2024
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Reply from Outsized

Hello ShuQ Jit, we’re really sorry to hear that your experience during the application process seems to have missed the mark! We’ve tried to find your details but haven’t been able to identify which opportunity you applied for. Could you please reach out to us at info@outsized.com with your details so we can take a closer look and see what happened?

We take pride in treating our talent just as well as we do our clients, so we sincerely apologize if we didn’t live up to that this time around. Thanks for sharing your feedback, and we’ll do our best to make sure this doesn’t happen again!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Digital work in south-east asia

I have personally worked with Outsized for about 2 years regularly, gathering services around Agile, IT Architecture and UI/UX design. I have felt that the team does a fantastic job in assembling the right profiles for you and then allows you to connect with them to get a deeper understanding of what you get. So far, I've not been disappointed. You get what you see.

30 June 2023
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Reply from Outsized

Thanks Aditya for your kind words! This means a lot to us, not least coming from a long-standing, repeat MBB consulting client in SEA. We built Outsized exactly for this reason - to service clients with high quality demands, and knowing that we meet your expectations and get what great quality looks like for you means a lot. 🙏

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good, professional experience.

It was our first engagement, and Outsized found us good candidates within a relatively short period of time, resulting in a successful placement.

They were very professional throughout the whole process and I will use them again.

1 November 2023
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Reply from Outsized

Thank you so much John and great to hear that you had a 5 star experience as a client. We're very much looking forward to the next time we can assist you and your team with more great matches from our pool of skilled and pre-vetted independent talent!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Phenomenal customer service and resources

Outsized has a phenomenal attitude towards their customers and stakeholders and this is reflected in their service to us. We know that if we ever require their assistance that we will receive a prompt response and all hands on deck to assist us in finding the perfect candidate, if they are out there. Thank you to Johann and team for consistently exceeding our expectations in terms of your friendliness and efficiency!

28 June 2023
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Reply from Outsized

Thank you, Astrid. We're absolutely thrilled to hear your kind words! Knowing that we're exceeding your expectations in matching you with top talent from our platform is incredibly rewarding. An endorsement like yours, coming from a leading consulting firm such as Deloitte, means the world to us.

Our core values are Passion, Integrity, and Accountability. These aren't just buzzwords to us; they're the bedrock of how we operate—both within our team and in our interactions with clients and talent. It's great to see that you've experienced how our Africa team is living the values each day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast, flexible, and improve our impact

Great experience working with the Outsized team. Fast and flexible. They work well with big corporates and help to reduce the complexity of managing contractors. Look forward to the next project.

31 May 2023
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Reply from Outsized

Much appreciated, Ben. We're delighted to hear that you value our speed and flexibility. Our proposition is specifically designed for fast-moving, quality-focused clients like you, not least in consulting. We're excited for the next project together!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great on-demand resourcing partner

Outsized has been a great partner for our urgent demands for skilled professionals. They're fast in responding, takes time to understand our requirements, and propose good quality profiles. The team is also very responsive in getting back to us on our queries. Will definitely continue to collaborate with Outsized team as we plan for our contingent workforce needs.

17 August 2023
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Reply from Outsized

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear you've had a great experience with our team. Looking forward to our continued collaboration and supporting you further strengthening your position as the leading financial services players in your market!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A true Partnership

I have worked with Outsized for last three years and have built a true partnership with them. The quality of candidates and service from the team is very good and exactly what you need from a vendor. They are flexible, considerate and quick to turn things around. Highly recommended.

22 August 2023
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Reply from Outsized

Thank you for your review Dan, making us blush over here! 😊

We're honored to have built a true partnership with you over the last three years. Your recognition validates our commitment to quality and flexibility, designed not least for discerning strategy consulting clients like you.

We highly value your recommendation and look forward to many more years of successful collaboration.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Anurag & Outsized - Great Service & Access

Anurag and the Outsized team are real professionals. They have great access to top talent, deep understanding of clients' needs, and a real passion for excellent service. Working with Outsized proved to be efficient and effective, and we intend to continue to use them whenever we can.

21 February 2023
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Reply from Outsized

Hi Alon, thank you for your very kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience with Anurag and our APAC team over the years!

Our ecosystem, unlike many other freelancer platforms, is curated specifically to blue chip enterprise clients and management consulting firms. We know what good looks like in this space, and delighted to hear you are happy with our top independent talent! We very much look forward to a continued partnership.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent partner

Excellent partner. Great, personalised service.

17 January 2023
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Reply from Outsized

Hi Mark, thanks for your review! Succinct, efficient and a great result - just the way we roll, too. 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Adaptive and quick

Adaptive and quick. Customer focused.

31 July 2023
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Reply from Outsized

Thank you for your feedback! In the fast-paced world of financial services, being adaptive, quick, and customer-focused is crucial. We're pleased to hear that we've met these expectations for you. We value our partnership and look forward to continuing to serve your needs efficiently.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Timely and professional support from…

Timely and professional support from Outsized;
I have worked with Outsized on three procurements, and I have experienced exceptional support from the team, specifically on adhering to stringent timelines without compromising the quality of outputs.

3 August 2023
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Reply from Outsized

Thank you, Janine! We're really glad to hear you've had good experiences with Outsized over multiple searches. Meeting tight timelines without sacrificing quality is something we always aim for. Your feedback means a lot to us and shows we're on the right track. We appreciate your trust in us and look forward to working together on more requirements!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The Outsized team were responsive and…

The Outsized team were responsive and understood the brief.

2 July 2023
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Reply from Outsized

Thanks for your review! Happy to hear that you enjoyed our responsiveness and that the talent matching was a great fit against your brief.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outsized are very professional

Outsized are very professional, very responsive and take time to really understand the needs of their clients. They go beyond by constantly checking on their clients to ensure that their service meets clients' expectations.

At FSD Africa, we have currently retained for the last 4 years!

27 July 2023
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Reply from Outsized

Thank you, Sam, for your kind words. It means a lot to us, especially coming from one of our long-standing partners! We look forward to building on this relationship for hopefully many more years!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Swift response

Great working with Anurag and Outsized team ... team really takes an effort in understanding the need and response time is quite swift

Great working...Looking forward to working again

12 December 2022
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Reply from Outsized

Many thanks for sharing your feedback. We understand that both speed and quality are crucial, especially for our strategy consulting clients. We're glad to hear that we're meeting your expectations and are very much looking forward to continuing to serve your needs for independent professionals!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Financial Services Industry (FSI) resource support

Outsized was very responsive to my requests. They were furthermore also understanding re: the delays associated with clients that we were working with and were able to accommodate these delays in their support model.

25 July 2023
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Reply from Outsized

Thank you for your feedback, Wayne! Flexibility is key in our line of work, and we're glad to hear that our support model was able to accommodate the delays that can occur in project starts for consulting firms. After all, Outsized was founded by ex-consultants - we really do understand your challenges!

We look forward to continuing to provide responsive and understanding service to meet your needs.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

They were professional

I was not closely involved in the actual delivery of the work, but the initial engagement with OUTSIZED was professional and fast.

16 July 2023
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Reply from Outsized

Many thanks for your review, Steve. We're glad to hear that we lived up to the high standards we set for ourselves in terms of professionalism and speed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

On behalf of Sanlam Emerging Markets

On behalf of Sanlam Emerging Markets: We obtained really valuable skills through Outsized. The communication and process was super!

31 May 2023
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Reply from Outsized

Thrilled to receive your 5-star review, Fatima - much appreciated!

We're delighted to hear that we're matching you with the right skills and that our communication and process have been effective. We strive to provide a superb experience for all our clients, and it's gratifying to know we hit the mark for you. Looking forward to our continued partnership!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team at Outsized work hard at meeting your needs

The team at Outsized work hard at making sure that your requirements are met exactly, with regards to the skills level, as well as the type of person you are looking for. They are very efficient, and understand the urgency with which some of these requests come. They also manage your expectations well. It is always a pleasure engaging with Johann and his team!

31 July 2022
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Reply from Outsized

Hi Sarishnie, thanks a lot for your kind words and great to hear our team have been serving you well so far!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

They were great with finding good…candidates

They were great with finding good quality candidates to interview and the interview process was seamless and friction free.

Once we had selected our candidate the onboarding process was seamless and very simple.

We had a slight hiccup on the invoicing, but that was also quickly resolved.

We have subsequently just gone through a contract extension and that was also a simple and quick process.

Very professional and very helpful. Will use their services again and will recommend them to other areas in our company

30 September 2022
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Reply from Outsized

Thank you Ingrid! Great to hear you like the quality of our independents and that the hiring process was smooth. Also, thank you for recommending us to your peers, much appreciated!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Temp Resource Hiring

Had a great experience bringing on-board a temp resource with sales experience.

The search process and prompt, with multiple profiles, and we were able to on-board in quick time.

The Outsized team is great to work with!

29 June 2022
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Reply from Outsized

Many thanks for sharing your positive experiences partnering with us! We always strive to provide all our clients with great service, and we know that both speed and quality are very important to our consulting firm clients.

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