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SmartSearch vs. Handshake for Employers

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricSmartSearch

by SmartSearch

Handshake for Employers

by Handshake

Overall rating4.04.4
Review count30125
Ease of use8.08.6
Ease of setup8.68.7
Quality of support8.58.9
Meets requirements8.58.6
NPS33.33333364.60177
Small Business31.0%32.8%
Mid-Market51.7%37.6%
Enterprise17.2%29.6%
Total page views227854
Total LLM citations21711,860

SmartSearch

SmartSearch is a leading global talent acquisition and staffing management SaaS platform that enables companies to effectively identify, recruit, onboard, and nurture top talent. We consistently drive innovation, providing scalable and configurable software for the unique needs of staffing professionals. SmartSearch is the go-to platform for hiring the right talent at the right time. We design human-centered recruitment solutions that enable organizations to hire better, faster, and smarter.

Pros

    Handshake for Employers

    Handshake for Employers is the only all-in-one early talent recruiting platform with access to 10m+ responsive students and alumni. Across universities, community colleges, and alternative education programs (bootcamps, corporate learning programs), when students look for meaningful work that aligns with their interests and skillset, they start that journey on Handshake. Meet your next great hire on Handshake. Request a demo: https://joinhandshake.com/employers/request-more-info/

    Pros

    • Recruitment Efficiency
    • Ease of Use
    • Customer Support
    • Helpful
    • Customer Service
    • Communication