For recruiters

english-jobs.com vs Handshake EU for recruiters

Handshake is a serious university network. english-jobs.com is narrower: English-speaking jobs, visa-aware context, and continental European hiring pages.

For recruiters

Quick verdict

Pick Handshake when the buyer is a university career network. Pick english-jobs.com when the role is an English-language European job that needs candidate discovery, visa context, and a direct apply path.[6]

For recruiters

Side-by-side comparison

The overlap is real on universities, but less direct for self-serve recruiter postings.[6]

Side-by-side comparison
Featureenglish-jobs.comHandshake EU
Primary focusEnglish-speaking jobs in non-English EU marketsUniversity recruiting network
Visa-aware job contextIncludedGeneric student/employer workflow
English-language filteringIncludedNot the core product wedge
University motionInternational-student employability pilotsCareer-fair and campus network
Self-serve recruiter wedgeFeatured Jobs from EUR 99/30dInstitution-led channels

For recruiters

When to pick Handshake

Handshake is strongest when the university relationship is the product: student events, campus workflows, career-fair operations, and institution-led employer access.[6]

For recruiters

When to pick english-jobs.com

english-jobs.com is stronger when a recruiter needs English-language role discovery across Germany, the Netherlands, DACH, and other non-English-first markets.[1][6]

FAQ

Questions this page should answer

How do I hire English speakers in Europe?

Start with a role page that says whether English is enough for the job, which country or city applies, and whether visa sponsorship is possible. Then post it where English-speaking candidates already search.

Does english-jobs.com replace our ATS?

No. Featured Jobs send candidates to the original employer ATS page. The product is a distribution and signal layer, not a replacement application system.

Can agencies use Featured Jobs?

Yes. Boutique agencies can use Featured Jobs for English-language roles, provided the role is real, clearly attributed, and suitable for the audience.

Next step

Post a Featured Job - EUR 99/30d

Start with one English-language role, then use the founder route when the role needs manual hiring context.

Sources

  1. [1] english-jobs.com launch scope memo. "Scope & Countries." Internal launch documentation. May 4, 2026.
  2. [4] english-jobs.com pricing memo. "Pricing & Monetization." Internal launch documentation. May 4, 2026.
  3. [6] english-jobs.com competitor analysis. "Jack & Jill - Competitor / Inspiration Analysis." Internal launch documentation. May 4, 2026.