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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    Phenom TXM

    Score6.9 out of 10
    N/AThe Phenom Talent Experience Management (TXM) Platform, from Phenom People in Ambler is a cloud-deployed applicant tracking and recruiting platform with built-in talent analytics, manager tools, and employee retention features as well. Phenom’s TXM platform provides companies with a unified solution which includes a Career Site, CRM, CMS, Chatbot, SMS, Internal Mobility & Referrals, University Recruiting, Talent Analytics, and AI. Phantom TXM uses artificial intelligence (AI) to drive…N/A
    Pricing
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    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    Handshake Talent Engagement SuitePhenom TXM
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
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    Considered Both Products
    Handshake
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    Phenom People
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    86%
    Would buy again
    30 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    81%
    Delivers good value for the price
    21 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    80%
    Happy with the feature set
    28 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    84%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    85%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Handshake Talent Engagement SuitePhenom TXM
    Recruitment Marketing
    Comparison of Recruitment Marketing features of Handshake Talent Engagement Suite and Phenom Talent Experience Management (TXM) Platform
    Feature
    Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    8.0
    11 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Phenom Talent Experience Management (TXM) Platform
    -
    Ratings
    Passive Recruitment Advertising8.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Active Recruitment Advertising8.39 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employer Branding Tools7.610 Ratings00 Ratings
    Talent Intelligence
    Comparison of Talent Intelligence features of Handshake Talent Engagement Suite and Phenom Talent Experience Management (TXM) Platform
    Feature
    Handshake Talent Engagement Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Phenom Talent Experience Management (TXM) Platform
    6.9
    2 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Existing Skills Mapping/Lanscaping00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Bias-Mitigating Algorithms00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Diversity Reporting00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    AI-Based Role Definition00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Candidate Modelling00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Talent Rediscovery00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Internal Mobility Recommendations00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    At-Risk Talent Scoring00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    ATS Integrations00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Handshake Talent Engagement SuitePhenom TXM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.5
    (37 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.6
    (25 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Handshake Talent Engagement SuitePhenom TXM
    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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    Phenom People
    I would recommend Phenom to large enterprise needs as opposed to smaller companies. It can be a bit complex and provide too much customisation, which sounds like a great match for large organisations, but can be counterproductive for smaller ones. It's a great tool for those companies looking to take their talent function further, get them to the next level, as it provides a range of opportunities to further EB, talent community, etc. If a company is looking for a tool for storing candidates to perform basic tasks, this tool is too sophisticated
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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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    Phenom People
    • Role grouping into categories.
    • Web page design & flow.
    • Easy to use.
    • SmartRecruiters integration.
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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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    Phenom People
    • Reports turnaround times could be improved
    • Can't change candidates statuses in bulk
    • Slow customer service turnaround at times
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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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    Usability
    Handshake
    It is intuitive
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    Phenom People
    Candidate usability is fairly straightforward and the platform is easy to engage with. There are multiple ways to search and filter roles, including status, location (including city/individual location, as well as DC/Store/Head Office, etc.), role type, and department. Usability from a website management perspective is lacking due to the centrality of control over the content.
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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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    Phenom People
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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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    Phenom People
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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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    Phenom People
    When comparing Phenom Talent Experience Management to Avature CRM: Avature aims very high, and sometimes gets lost in its own grandness. Phenom Talent Experience Management tends to be more user-friendly and accessible, with some more down to Earth features and functionalities. On the other hand, Avature allows for managing candidates in bulk, which is not an option for Phenom Talent Experience Management. When comparing Phenom Talent Experience Management to SmartRecruiters: the choice for Phenom Talent Experience Management was made once the decision had been made on investing on EB campaigns and building a talent community, as Phenom Talent Experience Management's capabilities are much better and broader.
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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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    Phenom People
    • Increased candidate engagement
    • Broad customisation is leading to more sophisticated campaigns which should increase ROI
    • Reports could benefit from some TLC, data integrity has been a concern
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