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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Gem

    Score9.7 out of 10
    N/AGem is a recruiting platform that brings together ATS, CRM, sourcing, scheduling, and analytics — plus 800+ million profiles to source from — with AI built into every workflow.

    $300

    per month

    Handshake Talent Engagement Suite

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AHandshake Talent Engagement Suite (TES) helps employers source, engage, manage, and build their brand with early talent at scale. Tell an impactful story and build a strong employer brand using rich media, candidate reviews, employee testimonials, and more.N/A
    Pricing
    GemHandshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Editions & Modules
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    GemHandshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDiscount for annual pricing.—
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    GemHandshake Talent Engagement Suite
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    Gem
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    13 Answers
    86%
    Would buy again
    30 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    91%
    Delivers good value for the price
    10 Answers
    81%
    Delivers good value for the price
    21 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    13 Answers
    80%
    Happy with the feature set
    28 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    9 Answers
    84%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    16 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    11 Answers
    85%
    Implementation went as expected
    17 Answers
    Features
    GemHandshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Gem and Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Feature
    Gem
    7.6
    2 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Job Requisition Management9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Company Website Posting6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customized Application Form8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Resume Management7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention4.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate Search9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Task Creation and Delegation7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email Templates8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Permissions8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruitment Marketing
    Comparison of Recruitment Marketing features of Gem and Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Feature
    Gem
    -
    Ratings
    Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    8.0
    11 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Passive Recruitment Advertising00 Ratings8.07 Ratings
    Active Recruitment Advertising00 Ratings8.39 Ratings
    Employer Branding Tools00 Ratings7.610 Ratings
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    Score10 out of 10
    Glassdoor
    Score7.2 out of 10
    Enterprises
    JobDiva
    Score8 out of 10
    Snagajob
    Score6.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    GemHandshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (13 ratings)
    8.5
    (37 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.6
    (25 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    GemHandshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Gem
    Gem is a in my opinion a necessity for any TA team in this market. It's no longer possible to be competitive with just LinkedIn - it's easy for candidates to lose those messages. Gem allows you to get noticed by candidates and stay competitive in this market!
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    Handshake
    Compared to bulk messaging students who are listed as 'matches' on the job listing page, the segments & campaigns I created were so helpful in identifying leads & helping to convert those leads to applicants without me having to continually follow-up with students (thank you- follow-up email feature!) For roles that require a lot of applicant flow, or for positions that require a large cohort of hires at one time, these features are perfect.
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    Pros
    Gem
    • He does great at the moment of follow up candidates.
    • It has a great AI that helps to automatically leave the status of the candidate depending on their response.
    • Save you a lot of time helping you to find the contact info of the candidate automatically.
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    Handshake
    • Connects us with our target audience (current college students and recent graduates).
    • Connects us with a variety of career services offices, building trust in our organization.
    • It provides capacity to our recruiters while also allowing us to balance volume and personalization in recruitment.
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    Cons
    Gem
    • Gem's dashboards feature is still a work in progress. It's not incredibly intuitive and there aren't many ways to visualize data.
    • There are often discrepancies between what's in the ATS and what's in Gem and it requires troubleshooting.
    • It would be great if Gem could integrate with data from other sources such as LinkedIn Recruiter so we could see conversion rate data from there as well.
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    Handshake
    • Ability to directly source and reach out to specific candidates (rather than just a whole pool with campaigns)
    • More flexibility over the way postings look to allow for creativity
    • More details about students on their profiles to make it easier to source the right candidates
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Gem
    No answers on this topic
    Handshake
    It works and has been a valuable tool for recruitment and talent engagement
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    Usability
    Gem
    For tech-savvy users, using Gem is a breeze. For users with less tech intelligence, the UI can be a bit clunky, and can take some training and adaptation to use properly - it's a very robust tool, but, options can feel a bit overwhelming if you're not sure of the exact location of what you're looking for
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    Handshake
    It is intuitive
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    Support Rating
    Gem
    No answers on this topic
    Handshake
    Becca always responds very quickly to my questions. We had an issue where I couldn't register for a fair because another division of my company had already registered and this problem was fixed the next day. I feel like the team at Handshake Talent Engagement Suite actually cares about my experience. Not all companies do once the contract is signed! They definitely treat their customers well. I literally feel like I am their only customer.
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    Implementation Rating
    Gem
    No answers on this topic
    Handshake
    It is a great product and valuable tool for recruitment and sourcing of talent
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    Alternatives Considered
    Gem
    Gem was able to allow more customization. We were able to see more into our current funnels. Easier to share and collaborate with others. Gem made email campaigns simpler and more customized. Gem took some of the LinkedIn inmail processes and automated them. Gem had better data and after some time got more accurate emails.
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    Handshake
    I think Handshake is similar to Linkedin Recruiter in a lot of ways. The main differentiator for me/our company is who we are trying to reach or target. LinkedIn is not an easy platform to find early careers talent on, so Handshake has been the best way for us to connect with schools, register for events easily, advertise to college students and reach them where they are!
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    Return on Investment
    Gem
    • I have been able to reach out to more candidates since using Gem.
    • I have been more organized with responses since using Gem.
    • I am able to easily create new sequences using old sequences.
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    Handshake
    • Summer internship recruiting for hard to fill roles has grown to be much easier. Without Handshake Talent Engagement Suite, we would be left scrambling to specific school job boards.
    • Hosting a simple one-hour informative event and reaching a large audience has helped with brand awareness. We don't necessarily see immediate obvious results but have been content with our ability to connect with underclassmen, getting them excited to apply for internships in a year or two.
    • Creating a talent segment and sending campaign messages is much more efficient and effective than reaching out to individual candidates with cold calls/emails.
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    ScreenShots

    Gem Screenshots

    Screenshot of an overview of how Gem brings together ATS, CRM, sourcing, scheduling, and analytics — plus 650+ million profiles to source from — with AI built into every workflow.Screenshot of the AI that surfaces the best matches during the application review process, streamlines collaboration with hiring teams, simplifies offer flows, and automates routine administrative tasks.Screenshot of the search tool, used to conduct searches across 650M+ profiles with AI that delivers the best matches for any role.Screenshot of where the AI finds optimal interview times, coordinates across time zones and calendars, and automates reminders — giving recruiters hours back to focus on candidate relationships.Screenshot of where to use AI to personalize messaging to each candidate’s unique characteristics. This can reach across multiple communication channels including SMS.Screenshot of an example of simplified candidate management. Gem’s interactive dashboard helps recruiters grab a quick, visual snapshot of their candidate pipeline, identify candidates that need immediate attention, and hold their hiring managers accountable to SLAs.