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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Cvent Event Management

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/ACvent is a cloud-based enterprise event management company with nearly 4,000 employees and over 300,000 users worldwide. Cvent offers software solutions to event planners and marketers for online event registration, venue selection, event management and marketing, onsite solutions, email marketing, and attendee engagement. Cvent's suite of products automate and simplify the planning process to maximize the impact of events. Cvent provides hoteliers with an integrated platform, enabling…N/A

    Handshake Talent Engagement Suite

    Score8.1 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
    Cvent Event ManagementHandshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Cvent Event ManagementHandshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
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    Cvent
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    198 Answers
    86%
    Would buy again
    30 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    157 Answers
    81%
    Delivers good value for the price
    21 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    195 Answers
    80%
    Happy with the feature set
    28 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    122 Answers
    84%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    16 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    122 Answers
    85%
    Implementation went as expected
    17 Answers
    Features
    Cvent Event ManagementHandshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Cvent Event Management and Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    6.3
    55 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
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    Ratings
    Responsive Design for Web Access6.352 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Application6.753 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile5.849 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Cvent Event Management and Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.6
    49 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
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    Ratings
    Calendar integration8.938 Ratings00 Ratings
    Meeting initiation8.433 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with social media8.131 Ratings00 Ratings
    Record meetings / events8.826 Ratings00 Ratings
    Slideshows8.924 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event registration8.649 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Cvent Event Management and Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    9.0
    43 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    -
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    Live chat8.735 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audience polling9.142 Ratings00 Ratings
    Q&A9.040 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Cvent Event Management and Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.8
    52 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
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    User authentication8.949 Ratings00 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions8.748 Ratings00 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list8.944 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Marketing
    Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Cvent Event Management and Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.0
    59 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
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    Branding options7.953 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration to Marketing Automation8.634 Ratings00 Ratings
    Attendee list export7.557 Ratings00 Ratings
    Virtual Event
    Comparison of Virtual Event features of Cvent Event Management and Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    8.4
    62 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
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    Registration, RSVP, and ticketing7.455 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing8.158 Ratings00 Ratings
    Livestreaming8.630 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audience engagement8.448 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event recording8.631 Ratings00 Ratings
    Virtual booths8.532 Ratings00 Ratings
    Networking8.837 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event analytics8.857 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruitment Marketing
    Comparison of Recruitment Marketing features of Cvent Event Management and Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Feature
    Cvent Event Management
    -
    Ratings
    Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    8.0
    11 Ratings
    11% 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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    User Ratings
    Cvent Event ManagementHandshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.3
    (305 ratings)
    8.5
    (37 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.4
    (34 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.4
    (50 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Availability
    5.5
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (75 ratings)
    9.6
    (25 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    6.4
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    6.4
    (14 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    5.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Cvent Event ManagementHandshake Talent Engagement Suite
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cvent
    The breadth of features is such that Cvent Event Management is a strong choice for events of significant scope and complexity, particularly in volume and diversity of programming. The learning curve may be on the steep side for customers with simpler needs, though Cvent Event Management is addressing this by providing more streamlining in their solution suite.
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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
    Cvent
    • I love Cvent Event Management's registration platform specifically because of the flexibility. There are no limits to what Cvent Event Management can do - if you want custom logic, questions or buttons, it's all possible!
    • The Exhibitor Portal is an exceptional option for event sponsors. Exhibitors have so much power to manage their profile in the back end, and it's very easy to navigate.
    • The Agenda section is a favorite of mine, as the customization options are endless. You can have people select their sessions and view speaker profiles + the planner has endless options for making the agenda thorough.
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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
    Cvent
    • The "Badges and Certificates" feature can use some work. This is where you build out your name badges, invoices, receipts, etc. The system works but the build feature is difficult to line everything up and navigate. Also, building the receipts/invoices can be difficult to adjust for when things for to multiple pages. It doesn't allow you to pre-program margins so it just continues to the top of the next page without leaving additional space.
    • Processing payments for multiple registrations at once after the registrations have already been submitted could also be improved. Currently, the only opportunity you have to submit a payment for a full group is when they register initially. After that phase, if you need to enter a check payment or process a credit card after they've finalized their registration, you have to go into each attendees record to process the payment which can get tedious.
    • I would like to see a functionality where we can collect actual signatures during the registration process vs. just having a check box available. For some of the more sensitive materials we need our attendees to approve of, an actual signature feature would be very beneficial.
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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
    Cvent
    We are very pleased with the features that Cvent gives us. The ease of use and the immediate support when something does stump us. Cvent provides us with everything that we need to run a successful event. The only reason I did not Rate Cvent as a 10 is the cost
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    Handshake
    It works and has been a valuable tool for recruitment and talent engagement
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    Usability
    Cvent
    Cvent has a lot of functionality, which can be overwhelming to new users who are not too technically savvy. However, Cvent does a great job of providing tools and support for users to learn and troubleshoot. I also appreciate the work and progress that Cvent has been making in Accessibility.
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    Handshake
    It is intuitive
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    Reliability and Availability
    Cvent
    Cvent does go down pretty frequently. And while it often doesn't impact day to day use usually, if it does go down at the wrong time, you may not be able to access very important event information when you need it. Usually outages do not last very long, but it could still be a very bad situation if this happens at the wrong moment
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    Handshake
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    Performance
    Cvent
    When pulling reports and it can sometimes lag a bit and that can be frustrating when you are trying to get things done on a timeline
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    Handshake
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    Support Rating
    Cvent
    The company offers 24/7 customer support, including phone, email, and chat support, to ensure that we can get help when we need it. Additionally, the platform has a comprehensive help center and knowledge base, including user guides, tutorials, and FAQs, which help us troubleshoot issues on our own. Cvent also provides training and support resources, including onboarding assistance, live training sessions, and webinars, which help us get the most out of the platform. Overall, Cvent appears to be committed to providing excellent customer support and resources to its users, which can help ensure a positive user experience and successful events.
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    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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    In-Person Training
    Cvent
    Our on-site trainer was very knowledgeable in the product and gave us very important pointers on best practices and how to perform tasks in the simplest manner
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    Handshake
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    Cvent
    It was all self-driven and I had to do a lot of searching around in the community to get answers.
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    Implementation Rating
    Cvent
    It would have been nice during implementation if we had received more pointers on how to organize our parked report folders, libraries, etc. to avoid the mess we find ourselves in today. If we had known ahead of time the limitations we could have planned better.
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    Handshake
    It is a great product and valuable tool for recruitment and sourcing of talent
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cvent
    Cvent was the only events software that could meet our needs at a price that was palatable. We have been with Cvent for over a decade and I shop around every time we come up for contract renewal just to see what's out there. Cvent hands-down is able to handle so much more complex needs than anything else out there. The value for what you get is exceptional.
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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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    Scalability
    Cvent
    We use Cvent for many different clients and events. It's very easy to customize the experience for the event that you need
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    Handshake
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    Return on Investment
    Cvent
    • Positive ROI: See which registrants [participated]
    • Positive ROI: See survey results from the feedback survey pushed at or after an event
    • Positive: Helps us lessen time spent setting up an event, emailing, or capturing data for event staff-- which in turn means MORE events!
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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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