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# Idealist Reviews
**Vendor:** Idealist  
**Category:** [Job Search Sites](https://www.g2.com/categories/job-search-sites)  
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 19
## About Idealist
Idealist is a platform that help people find jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities with nonprofit organizations.




## Idealist Reviews
  ### 1. As you’d expect 

**Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Justin T. | Senior Director of Postsecondary Programs, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 14, 2019

**What do you like best about Idealist?**

Very user friendly and intuitive platform. As an employer, efficiency in the hiring process is always welcomed and idealist delivers. 

**What do you dislike about Idealist?**

Nothing I dislike, although I would like to see a way to better connect with diverse applicant pools.  

**What problems is Idealist solving and how is that benefiting you?**

With so many similar programs, we are looking to share our postings by any means necessary. Idealists extensive network allows for us to tap into many markets. 


## Idealist Discussions
  - [What is Idealist used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-idealist-used-for)

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## Idealist Integrations
  - [LinkedIn Job Search](https://www.g2.com/products/linkedin-job-search/reviews)

## Idealist Features
**Platform Basics**
- Reporting
- Interoperability
- Performance

**Generative AI**
- AI Text Generation
- AI Text Summarization

**Platform Content**
- Automation
- Search Tools
- Posting Tools
- Resume Posting
- Full Text Search
- Resume Search

**Platform Additional Functionality**
- Dashboard
- Mobility
- Payment
- Portal
- Marketing Tools
- Integrations
- Social Media Integration
- Payment Gateway Integration
- Customizable Branding
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Self Service Portal

**Additional Functionality**
- Matching Engine
- Job Search/Filter
- Reminders
- Job Marketplace
- Alerts/Notifications
- Resume Database
- Customizable Fields
- Activity Tracking
- Performance Metrics
- AI Copilot
- Multiple Employer Profiles
- Recurring/Subscription Billing
- Referral Tracking
- Candidate Profiles
- Interview Scheduling
- Email Templates
- Customizable Reports
- Resume Parsing
- Customizable Templates
- Reporting & Statistics
- Email Alerts
- Discussions/Forums
- Billing & Invoicing
- Generative AI
- Data Import/Export
- Social Recruiting
- Multi-Language
- Applicant Tracking

**Platform**
- Integration APIs
- Internationalization
- User, Role, and Access Management
- Activity Dashboard
- Mobile Access
- Activity Dashboard
- Training Management
- Goal Management
- Feedback Management
- Action Management
- Mobile Access
- Activity Dashboard
- Benefits Dashboard
- Activity Dashboard
- Feedback Management
- Performance Management
- Recruitment Management
- Compliance Management
- Training Management
- Calendar Management
- Employee Management
- Orientation Workflow Management
- Task Management
- HR Management
- Help Desk Management
- Mobile Access
- Payroll Management
- Document Management
- Job Description Management
- Social Media Integration
- Mobile Access
- Activity Dashboard
- Third-Party Integrations
- Assessment Management
- Social Media Integration
- Activity Dashboard
- Mobile Access
- Third-Party Integration
- Initiative Management
- Workflow Management
- Community Management
- Employee Referral Management
- Candidate Management
- Workflow Management
- Communication Management
- Advertising Management
- Application Management
- Email Management
- Job Management
- Discount Management
- Pipeline Management
- File Management
- Job Management
- Data Storage Management
- Compensation Management
- Employee Management
- Job Application Management
- HR Management
- Competency Management
- Performance Management
- Compliance Management
- Job Description Management
- Evaluation Management
- User Management
- Role-Based Permissions
- Third-Party Integrations

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