Handshake Talent Engagement Suite vs. VidCruiter

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
Score 8.1 out of 10
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Handshake 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
VidCruiter
Score 6.5 out of 10
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The VidCruiter platform offers a variety of products and features designed specifically to optimize recruitment. The workflow system will allows users to map out the entire recruitment process and automate it to their level of comfort. The platform can be completely customized to meet the specific needs of any recruitment scenario.N/A
Pricing
Handshake Talent Engagement SuiteVidCruiter
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Handshake Talent Engagement SuiteVidCruiter
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Top Pros
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Features
Handshake Talent Engagement SuiteVidCruiter
Recruitment Marketing
Comparison of Recruitment Marketing features of Product A and Product B
Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
8.0
11 Ratings
21% above category average
VidCruiter
-
Ratings
Passive Recruitment Advertising8.07 Ratings00 Ratings
Active Recruitment Advertising8.39 Ratings00 Ratings
Employer Branding Tools7.710 Ratings00 Ratings
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Score 7.5 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
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LinkedIn Talent Solutions
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Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
Score 8.1 out of 10
Enterprises
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LinkedIn Talent Solutions
Score 7.9 out of 10
Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
Score 8.1 out of 10
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User Ratings
Handshake Talent Engagement SuiteVidCruiter
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
(37 ratings)
4.2
(12 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(1 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
9.6
(25 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Handshake Talent Engagement SuiteVidCruiter
Likelihood to Recommend
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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VidCruiter
VidCruiter is best suited for those that want to be paperless and go the digital route. VidCruiter gives the option to record the live interviews so they remain on the platform if we ever need to go back to review. In my opinion there is not a scenario where this is not appropriate, because if you don't see a function of interest, VidCruiter will consider creating it or figure a way to make it happen for you
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Pros
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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VidCruiter
  • VidCruiter is my first Applicant Tracking System but it was still relatively easy to set up exactly to our needs and there was lots of support over email and the phone / internet meetings during the setup and after. It is easy to use and update too, no coding ability needed.
  • The integrated video and live interviews are unique to VidCruiter and why we chose it over competing products. They are easy to setup and use and provide the HR staff with a much more personal feeling for who the applicants are.
  • The auto rating of the applicants and their references along with the easy rating of applicant video interviews and any other data entered sorts applicants after what abilities are important to your company and makes it easy to start with the most suited candidates and work your way down.
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Cons
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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VidCruiter
  • Humanizing the experience for applicants
  • Give more information about how the video will be used
  • Clarity on deadlines for performance task
  • The error message is vague ("Either you have withdrawn from this process or the deadline to complete this process has been reached") which one? You should know!
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Likelihood to Renew
Handshake
It works and has been a valuable tool for recruitment and talent engagement
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VidCruiter
This is our first season of using VidCruiter or any ATS. We are very happy with the time saved and level of organization and clarity that using VidCruiter has provided. We have a ton of ideas for improvements for the next season, and the flexibility of the system, the easy setup and maintenance and the very responsive support from VidCruiter makes this easy.
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Usability
Handshake
It is intuitive
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VidCruiter
The system is easy and has built in explainers
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Support Rating
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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VidCruiter
100% on point no matter what you ask
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Implementation Rating
Handshake
It is a great product and valuable tool for recruitment and sourcing of talent
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VidCruiter
No issues at all with implementation, they have a strong process to follow and support you.
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Alternatives Considered
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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VidCruiter
We selected VidCruiter over Spark Hire mostly because of the ability to edit rubrics. In a world where equity is at the top, we must be able to rate candidates in a non-biased way and being able to edit the rubrics allows us to do so. We also through customer service was top notch at VidCruiter and decided to keep using it (we considered switching to Spark Hire at one point)
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Return on Investment
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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VidCruiter
  • It could be a great ROI for those who are able to manage daily
  • When not in use, overall contract terms still apply.
  • Does need a good amount of time invested in using.
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