About Sending Handshakes

Are you looking for new ways to discover fresh creative talent?

Search and cherry-pick from The Loop’s database of candidate profiles for fresh talent who may or may not be actively looking for work.

Check out their portfolios, showreels, resumes and projects and if you like what you see, contact them via a virtual handshake

How do Handshakes work?

Ok, so you have made a couple of searches and found some really talented people creating some fantastic content. So now what? To get in touch with someone on The Loop you need to send a 'Handshake'. Simply press the "Send Handshake" Button.

You can then choose one of the following messages to attach to the Handshake:

  • We really like your work. Are you free for a chat?
  • We really like your work. Are you interested in some freelance work?
  • We have a project coming up that we think you may be interested in.
  • We are currently advertising a job and your skills fit our search criteria. Are you free for a chat?
  • A new position has become available in our company. We would love to share some more information with you.

People need to accept your handshake. Once accepted we will notify you by email and you can then communicate freely via The Loop message system.

If a handshake is rejected you will receive one of the following reasons from the candidate you approached:

  • Thanks for your handshake, I'm currently snowed under at work, and don’t feel I could give your project sufficient attention.
  • Thanks for your handshake, I’m currently unable to take on further work.
  • Thanks for your handshake, but I’m not currently looking for work.
  • Thanks for your handshake, but I’m not currently looking to work on additional projects.

You only get charged for a handshake if that handshake is accepted.

How much does it cost?

To send a Handshake you need to buy credits.

1 Handshake = 1 Credit = Maximum $10

But you ONLY get charged if the handshake is accepted.

For example if the ‘Handshake’ you send to an individual is accepted, 1 credit is removed from your balance and you can communicate with them freely via The Loop message system. By accepting a Handshake you know a potential candidate is open to your opportunity and could become your next employee. So, go on, start shaking!

By purchasing a large credit pack you will save up to 50% on handshakes and job Ads.

How do I get started?

To send a Handshake simply Register then click the 'Send Handshake' button on the candidate's profile you wish to approach.

Any questions?

If you need further information about any of our products or services or have feedback about the site we would love to hear from you.

Please email sales@theloop.com.au