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*Based on analysis of full-time jobs that received applications between January 1, 2020 and September 15, 2024. "Small businesses" are defined as having 250 or fewer employees.
Source: Handshake platform data, September 2024Why Handshake?
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Small business user in utilities
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Residential Services, Inc.
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Serur Agencies
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