english-jobs.com vs Handshake EU for universities
Handshake is campus-network-first. english-jobs.com is international-student-employability-first.
For universities
Quick verdict
Pick Handshake for a broad campus recruiting network. Pick english-jobs.com for a narrower international-student pathway tied to English-language jobs, visa context, and European employer demand.[6]
For universities
Comparison table
The distinction is not that one product is universally better. It is that the jobs-to-visa transition is a specific problem inside the broader university recruiting category.[6]
| Feature | english-jobs.com | Handshake EU |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | English-speaking jobs in non-English EU markets | University recruiting network |
| Visa-aware job context | Included | Generic student/employer workflow |
| English-language filtering | Included | Not the core product wedge |
| University motion | International-student employability pilots | Career-fair and campus network |
| Self-serve recruiter wedge | Featured Jobs from EUR 99/30d | Institution-led channels |
For universities
When to pick each
Handshake fits career-fair scale. english-jobs.com fits DAAD-compatible employability pilots for international cohorts.[7]
For universities
Next step
A university can test english-jobs.com with one cohort before buying a broad career platform replacement.[4]
FAQ
Questions this page should answer
The practical work is job curation, visa-aware content, employer introductions, and reporting. A broad career portal is weaker than a targeted employability pilot for international cohorts.
No. The first version is a partner layer: curated feeds, workshops, cohort dashboards, and white-label surfaces that can sit next to existing systems.
The offer is written to fit employability and labor-market integration work. Each university still needs to confirm its own funding rules and procurement process.
Next step
Request a partnership conversation
Use the partnership form for a cohort pilot, or review the product page before a procurement conversation.
Sources
- [4] english-jobs.com pricing memo. "Pricing & Monetization." Internal launch documentation. May 4, 2026.
- [6] english-jobs.com competitor analysis. "Jack & Jill - Competitor / Inspiration Analysis." Internal launch documentation. May 4, 2026.
- [7] DAAD. "DAAD promotes the recruitment and qualification of international talents." DAAD press release. March 5, 2024.