Handshake for Employers Pros and Cons

We most recently moved to the premium access version of Handshake and we immediately found an increase in successful hires coming from the platform. The ability to create segments and campaigns and use targeted recruitment functionality has been invaluable. Our partnership with our Customer Success Manager has been great and we look forward to future recruitment using this tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't have anything that we dislike at the present time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like alot! Being able to target candidates that meet our criteria outside of our region has been wonderful. Also running a campaign to students about what we are doing at Gentex and to come meet us while onsite has been great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would suggest assigning one person on your team to own the platform and be an adovate to others. Also it is helpful to have a clear purpose on how leadership wants to use the tool and how it will work best to support your unqiue organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love how easily we can create highly targeted segments using specific filters like major, location, year in school, and more! The platform also makes it incredibly simple to communicate with potential applicants, allowing for smooth back-and-forth messaging. Plus, posting jobs is straightforward and hassle-free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mastering all the intricate features takes time and practice, and experimenting with them is often the best way to learn and discover how everything works. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Handshake makes connecting with students from diverse colleges and universities simple, while also offering valuable insights and analytics to track our outreach and measure ROI. We greatly appreciate our collaboration with the Handshake team; they consistently provide timely, actionable information that supports our goals. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Like many platforms, Handshake’s effectiveness is influenced by external factors. In this case, its performance depends on the level of participation from colleges and universities, as well as student engagement. When these elements are lacking, the platform doesn't perform as effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love Handshake for talent sourcing and searching for events for my employer. It's very easy to use, and there is a lot of customer support. I use Handshake about 3-5 times a week, and I can be featured on this new pilot for posting videos and pictures. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I do not have a dislike for Handshake... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The customer service team is fantastic to work with. They are always there to answer questions, help train your team, and keep you well informed about all the new changes/launches of products. Handshake fosters an innovative enviroment with clients and are always looking for new ideas/features and getting employers to test them before rolling them out wide-spread. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

You have to rely on career services at the schools to do their part, which sometimes can slow down the ability to recruit. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Handshake allows employers to identify top quality candidates from universities across the US. The platform is extremely easy to use, and provides the opportunity to customize the candidate search from millions down to single digits. I've been using Handshake since they started, and have hundreds of qualified candidates via the platform. You want find the best candidates, use Handshake! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only thing I dislike about Handshake, is that not every school utilizes the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love the new home Feed option to post updates, pictures, and videos for students to read & watch to learn more about us. I have one video with almost 4k views right now! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing at the moment has caused me an issue but happy to report at a later date. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The platform is very user friendly with several options for automation to plan for upcoming engagement. Our account management team has also played an instrumental role in ensuring our success with the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It can sometimes be overwhelming with the level of student engagement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The representatives from Handshake are always willing to assist. They really make a difference with getting to know what my company is looking for and doing campaigns to generate more interest in activity with students for our openings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Setting up searches or campaigns can be complicated and bulky. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.