Handshake reviews

3.1

43% would recommend to a friend

(290 total reviews)

Garrett Lord

44% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Handshake has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 290 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Handshake employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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290 reviews
5.0
Feb 15, 2024

Rewarding work and passionate people

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I’ve only been at Handshake for a few months and was hesitant to make the jump given the negative reviews. But what I’ve found is far from what’s depicted on Glassdoor recently. Handshake is filled with amazing people, rewarding work, and tons of opportunities to have an impact. No question that the last year has been challenging for the business—but there is momentum building in the market, the leadership team is taking engagement really seriously, and if you’re willing to put in the work, Handshake is a really rewarding place to be.

Cons

This is a company that moves fast and the expectations are high. As a result working here isn’t a 9-5 — you have to be willing to put in extra hours at times, and you should be prepared to deliver high quality work quickly.

5.0
Jan 29, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good level of pay Great benefits Really good cultur

Cons

CEO is young and doesn't know how to lead the company, needs to learn prioritise his focus Other C-level staff are also not qualified to be in their current position

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