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Make job search simpler
Bring scattered opportunities into one clean, searchable place that respects people's time.
About ShaqoGo
A Somali-first job platform
Built to make opportunity easier to find — for Somali job seekers, employers, and communities across Somalia, East Africa, Minnesota, and the global diaspora.
Our story
Why we built ShaqoGo
ShaqoGo was founded in 2022 by Shams Group — a group of young, talented Somalis who believed that finding work should be easier, clearer, and more connected to community. The idea started from a simple problem many Somali job seekers face every day: opportunities are usually shared through scattered WhatsApp messages, Facebook posts, word of mouth, and informal networks. It is hard to find trusted openings in one place.
We built ShaqoGo to fix that. The platform exists to make job discovery simpler for Somali people and the wider diaspora. It helps job seekers search practical roles, understand opportunities clearly, and apply with more confidence. It also helps employers reach motivated candidates across Somalia, East Africa, Minnesota, and the global Somali community — without juggling a dozen group chats.
We’re still small, and still building. But the goal hasn’t changed: bring real opportunity into one clean, searchable, trusted place that respects the people who use it.
Why we exist
What we’re trying to do
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Help employers reach the right candidates
Give Somali employers a clearer way to post jobs, review applicants, and run hiring from one place.
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Support Somali communities across borders
Serve Somalia, East Africa, the Minnesota Somali community, and the wider global diaspora.
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Build trust in the hiring process
Approved listings, clear job information, and safety guidance so people apply with more confidence.
Who we serve
One platform for the whole community
Job seekers
From PCAs and CDL drivers to nurses, teachers, and tech workers — built around the work people actually search for.
Employers
Companies hiring across Somalia, East Africa, and the diaspora who want a cleaner, focused candidate pipeline.
Community partners
Community leaders, creators, recruiters, and student groups who help others discover opportunities.
The Somali diaspora
From Mogadishu and Hargeisa to Minneapolis, London, Oslo, and beyond — one platform that understands the community.
Our promise
How we work, plainly
- Free for job seekers — applying never costs anything.
- Clear job information — what the role is, where it is, and what it takes.
- Safer applications — approved listings and honest safety guidance.
- Community-focused hiring — built around the people we serve, not engagement metrics.
- We never promise a job, but we work to make opportunity easier to discover.
Where we serve
ShaqoGo serves Somalia, East Africa, Minnesota, and the global Somali diaspora.