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# Handshake

Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/2064364/handshake-2

> Handshake is a place to launch a career with no connections, experience, or luck required. The platform connects up-and-coming talent with 650,000+ employers - from Fortune 500 companies like Google, Nike, and Target to thousands of public school districts, healthcare systems and nonprofit organizations
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 3 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 3 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 3.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Handshake
- **Founded**: 2014

## Commercial Context

- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Activity Dashboard
- Job Posting
- Multiple Employer Profiles
- Self Service Portal

## Support Options

- Knowledge Base Software

## Category

- [Job Board Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1079/job-board/software)

## Alternatives

1. [ZipRecruiter](https://www.getapp.ca/software/9561/ziprecruiter) — 4.2/5 (10925 reviews)
2. [JBoard](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2053758/jboard) — 5.0/5 (107 reviews)
3. [Indeed for Employers](https://www.getapp.ca/software/106953/indeed) — 4.5/5 (7563 reviews)
4. [LinkedIn Jobs](https://www.getapp.ca/software/123707/linkedin-jobs) — 4.5/5 (5930 reviews)
5. [100Hires](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2066671/100hires) — 4.9/5 (1119 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Handshake is useful" — 4.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *March 12, 2026* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Handshake is a great platform for students to use and for employers to use to connect with students and alums.
> 
> **Cons**: What I like least about Handshake is the website is very busy. It's not a bad thing to have multiple features but I feel like it's overwhelming and I have not grasped all the features.
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> My overall experience with Handshake is good. It's good to have a job board that has a target population.

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### "Handshake Makes You Feel as You're Not Wasting Your Time as a College Student" — 4.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *October 31, 2023* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The most I like about Handshake is that they send me emails of jobs or internships relating to my degree. It gives me an idea of what jobs or internships I can apply for when I get ready to. I feel like I won't have to worry too much about jobs after I graduate because Handshake sends them to me.
> 
> **Cons**: The least thing I don't like about Handshake is that they send information that doesn't pertain to me. I am an online student, so some of the information they send to me I can't go to.

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### "Great job searching platform" — 5.0/5

> **Felipe** | *April 13, 2023* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: When I was a graduate student looking for internships and jobs, I found Handshake to be a great platform. It has a wide range of companies offering positions and the application process is easy to navigate. I particularly liked the messaging and chat features, which allowed me to interact with recruiters directly.
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> **Cons**: The platform can be confusing to use at first and some of the information posted by companies is not always accurate.
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> Overall, Handshake is a convenient job searching tool with helpful features for both applicants and recruiters.

## Links

- [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2064364/handshake-2)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.getapp.com/hr-employee-management-software/a/handshake-2/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.getapp.ae/software/2064364/handshake-2> |
| en-AU | <https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2064364/handshake-2> |
| en-CA | <https://www.getapp.ca/software/2064364/handshake-2> |
| en-GB | <https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/2064364/handshake-2> |
| en-IE | <https://www.getapp.ie/software/2064364/handshake-2> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/2064364/handshake-2> |
| en-SG | <https://www.getapp.sg/software/2064364/handshake-2> |
| en-ZA | <https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2064364/handshake-2> |

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