Candidate Experience

Practical ideas, real-world stories, and smart strategies for HR tech success.

iCIMS Global Compliance: Beyond OFCCP for International Recruiting

Expanding iCIMS globally? OFCCP expertise isn’t enough. This guide explores compliance pitfalls in Mexico and Canada, including legal differences in demographic data, privacy, and workflows. Learn practical strategies for jurisdiction-specific design, reporting, and monitoring to reduce legal risk and build scalable, compliant recruiting systems across borders.

I Watched ChatGPT Autonomously Apply for a Job—Here’s What Happened

In a real-time experiment, we watched ChatGPT autonomously apply for a job at NYU. The results? Both astonishing and cautionary. From passing human verification to generating resumes and cover letters, the bot nearly completed the full application—with a few critical snags. Here’s what we learned, and why it matters.

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Text Recruiting Software Comparison for iCIMS Customers (2025)

This in-depth comparison highlights the top text recruiting platforms for iCIMS customers in 2025. From integration quality to automation, candidate experience, and global scalability, this guide helps TA leaders and system admins evaluate the right tool for their needs—with citations and vendor-specific takeaways to support due diligence.

iCIMS vs HCM applicant tracking system

Recruitment Marketing Software Comparison for iCIMS Customers (2025)

Are you an iCIMS user looking to boost your recruitment marketing? This comprehensive guide compares iCIMS Candidate Experience Manager (CXM) with leading alternatives like HireClix, Recruitics, and Beamery. We examine integration with iCIMS, candidate and recruiter experience, key features, scalability, and pricing – helping you identify the best solution for your talent acquisition needs.

iCIMS vs HCM applicant tracking system

Video Interviewing Software Comparison for iCIMS Customers (2025)

Not sure which video interviewing platform works best with iCIMS? This comprehensive 2025 comparison breaks down 8 leading vendors – including HireVue, Modern Hire, Spark Hire, VidCruiter, InterviewStream, Willo, Harqen, and myInterview – on integration capabilities, features, user experience, ideal use cases, and pricing. Get an unbiased, detailed analysis to guide your decision-making.

iCIMS vs HCM applicant tracking system

Skills Assessment Software Comparison for iCIMS Customers (2025)

This in-depth guide compares eight leading skills and technical assessment platforms for iCIMS customers, including HackerRank, Codility, CodeSignal, and more. Learn which tools offer the best candidate experience, automation, and global readiness—plus see integration depth, pricing models, and key use cases for smarter hiring decisions.

iCIMS vs HCM applicant tracking system

Pre-Employment Assessment Software Comparison for iCIMS Customers (2025)

This in-depth guide compares the top pre-employment assessment platforms for iCIMS users, including SHL, Plum, Harver, HireVue, and others. Explore their integration capabilities, candidate experience, automation, and global readiness to find the right fit for your hiring needs in 2025.

iCIMS vs HCM applicant tracking system

Interview Scheduling Software Comparison for iCIMS Customers (2025)

Choosing the right interview scheduling tool can transform your hiring process. This in-depth guide compares the best platforms for iCIMS customers—including GoodTime, candidate.fyi, Yello, and others—across integration depth, scheduling automation, candidate experience, and pricing. Perfect for mid-market and enterprise TA leaders.

The Auto-Apply Arms Race and the Mystery of Klaus Grant

During a recent System Admin Insights meeting, we discovered that one “candidate” had submitted over 100 applications—at each company. AI auto-apply tools are flooding systems, but they’re backfiring for job seekers. Here’s why this automation arms race is hurting candidates most—and what needs to change on both sides.

The Hidden ROI of Investing in iCIMS System Administration

Hiring an iCIMS System Administrator can feel like a cost—until you measure what they prevent. From broken workflows to compliance risk, a skilled admin safeguards your talent engine. This article explores how system stewardship drives performance, saves money, and delivers real ROI for recruiting, reporting, and user satisfaction.

Devereux’s Secret Candidate and Hidden New iCIMS Tips

This Free Friday session dives into an iCIMS “Secret Candidate” experiment, revealing smart tweaks that improve form load times, accessibility, applicant flow, and compliance. Learn what seasoned system administrators discovered—and how small fixes can make a big difference in candidate experience and optimization.

NYU’s Secret Candidate Results, Using ROI Calculator, and More

This Free Friday call featured a real-world iCIMS application review, new ROI calculator tools, and insights on offer rejection tracking, parsing issues, and error messaging. Learn how system admins are improving candidate experience and making a stronger business case for iCIMS investment. Read more and listen to the full call now.

Enhanced EEO Categories

HR systems can limit how candidates can identify, forcing companies to choose between compliance and inclusivity. This post shares a simple workaround: ask demographic questions twice—once in a required format, and once in an expanded, respectful format. It’s a small change that sends a powerful message of inclusion and care.

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