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Rethinking Internal Mobility: A Conversation on Elevating the Internal Candidate Experience

Organizations spend millions attracting new talent while their best potential hires sit right under their noses—unseen and unsupported. Internal mobility presents a significant challenge that’s often overlooked despite rising external hiring costs and untapped internal potential. It’s time to recognize internal mobility as the strategic imperative it truly is and give internal candidates the experience they deserve.

Jenny Fair June 22, 2025

Top Lessons from Seasoned iCIMS Consultant Paul Day

Paul Day, HR Solutions Architect at IRD, shares his journey from accidental admin to expert iCIMS consultant. In this spotlight, he discusses reducing cognitive load, documenting system knowledge, using AI responsibly, and designing with empathy. His insights offer practical guidance for HR system administrators focused on thoughtful, scalable iCIMS optimization.

Alex Marcus June 18, 2025
Vivian Larsen iCIMS Consultant

Music, Empathy, and HR Systems: A Spotlight on Vivian Larsen

HR tech expert Vivian Larsen shares how empathy, simplicity, and community transformed her journey from “accidental admin” to trusted iCIMS optimization consultant. In this Member Spotlight, learn why overengineering hurts outcomes, how to advocate for system admins, and where HR technology is headed next.

Alex Marcus June 17, 2025
iCIMS vs HCM applicant tracking system

Candidate Workflow Communications Platforms Comparison for iCIMS Customes (2025)

Explore top tools for Candidate Workflow Communications like Sync2Hire, Slack, Teams, and texting platforms. This comparison helps iCIMS customers evaluate integration, automation, and analytics to improve recruiter-candidate engagement. Ideal for TA leaders seeking scalable, compliant, and efficient solutions for messaging, scheduling, and enhancing the overall candidate experience.

Alex Marcus June 12, 2025

Navigating ATS Mergers: A Strategic Checklist for HR and Talent Acquisition Leaders

Merging ATS platforms is harder than it looks—and most failures stem from technical oversights, not strategy. This checklist helps HR leaders ask the right questions early, surfacing system capacity issues, data risks, and integration gaps before they spiral into costly delays. Use it to plan smarter, not scramble later.

Vivian Larsen June 8, 2025

Getting Oriented in iCIMS Integrations: A Practical Starting Point for Admins and TA Teams

Integration planning in iCIMS can feel overwhelming—especially for admins suddenly tasked with syncing data across systems. The Integration Solutions Guide helps you understand your options early, flag key decisions, and avoid costly missteps. It’s not a spec tool—it’s a conversation starter for smarter, smoother integration planning from day one.

Paul Day June 8, 2025

Real-Time Support in Recruiting Tech: The Gap Between What We Need and What We Get

Real-time support isn’t a luxury—it’s a trust signal. When ticket queues delay help, adoption suffers and system admins become the help desk. This piece explores how iCIMS, Workday, Greenhouse, and others handle support—and what teams can do to bridge the gap. Spoiler: it’s everyone’s responsibility.

Paul Day June 8, 2025

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.

Alex Marcus June 8, 2025

iCIMS vs SmartRecruiters: Comprehensive ATS Comparison (2025)

This in-depth comparison of iCIMS and SmartRecruiters helps mid-market and enterprise talent acquisition leaders evaluate two leading ATS platforms. It explores key differences in integrations, configurability, user experience, reporting, automation, and pricing—highlighting strengths, trade-offs, and ideal use cases to support more informed, strategic HR technology decisions in 2025.

Alex Marcus June 7, 2025

The Model Context Protocol: A Better Way to Connect HR Systems

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) could end HR tech’s integration headaches by enabling systems to exchange not just data, but context. Instead of fragile APIs, MCP supports dynamic, meaningful interoperability—think cleaner ATS-to-HRIS transitions and real-time background check updates. It’s still early, but the potential is quietly transformative.

Paul Day June 7, 2025
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.

Alex Marcus June 6, 2025
iCIMS vs HCM applicant tracking system

Offer Management Tools Comparison for iCIMS Customers (2025)

iCIMS users often seek specialized offer management tools to enhance hiring. This guide compares six leading solutions—iCIMS, Workday, Avature, Beamery, Ashby, and Fountain—on integration, UX, automation, analytics, and scalability. Includes rankings, key questions, and use cases to help TA leaders choose the right offer management platform with confidence.

Alex Marcus June 6, 2025
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.

Alex Marcus June 6, 2025
iCIMS vs HCM applicant tracking system

Programmatic Job Advertising Comparison for iCIMS Customers (2025)

Curious how leading programmatic job advertising tools stack up for iCIMS customers? This in-depth comparison covers 8 top vendors – from Appcast and Joveo to Radancy and Talroo. Learn about their iCIMS integrations, features, analytics, global readiness, ideal use cases, and pricing models. A must-read for TA leaders eyeing smarter job ad spend.

Alex Marcus June 6, 2025
iCIMS vs HCM applicant tracking system

AI-Powered Sourcing Software Comparison for iCIMS Customers (2025)

AI is transforming how recruiters source talent. In this comprehensive comparison, we examine the top AI-powered sourcing tools – from SeekOut and hireEZ to Eightfold, Beamery, Loxo, Gem, and more – with a special focus on iCIMS integration. Discover each vendor’s strengths, ideal use cases, integration depth, and pricing to make an informed decision for your talent team.

Alex Marcus June 6, 2025
iCIMS vs HCM applicant tracking system

Reference Check Software Comparison for iCIMS Customers (2025)

Mid-market and enterprise TA leaders using iCIMS can benefit from specialized reference check software. This comparison evaluates vendors like SkillSurvey (iCIMS), Xref, Harver (Checkster), Crosschq, Verified First, First Advantage, and Zinc, focusing on iCIMS integration, features, user experience, ideal use cases, and pricing.

Alex Marcus June 6, 2025

The Hidden Power of Workflow Rules in iCIMS

Learn how iCIMS system administrators use workflow rules—like Entrance Criteria, Auto-Launch Actions, and Prompts—to guide recruiters, enforce compliance, and scale smarter without engineering help. This article explores real-world examples and recent platform updates.

Paul Day June 5, 2025
iCIMS vs HCM applicant tracking system

Background Check Software Comparison for iCIMS Customers (2025)

This report was compiled by Integral Recruiting Design (IRD) using generative AI to synthesize publicly available documentation, product guides, customer reviews, and analyst commentary on background check software as of 2025. It compares vendors including Checkr, First Advantage (Sterling), Accurate Background, HireRight, Data Facts, Verified First, Asurint, and Cisive.

Alex Marcus June 5, 2025

Not Too Loose, Not Too Tight: The Art of TA System Administration

A client’s system administrator locked everything down so tightly that the platform became nearly unusable for recruiters and hiring managers. It’s a common pitfall—optimizing for data cleanliness while ignoring usability. In this post, we’ll explore how to strike the right balance between control and flexibility in today’s talent acquisition systems.

Alex Marcus June 3, 2025
iCIMS Ike vs ADP's ATS solution

iCIMS vs. ADP Recruiting

This report compares iCIMS and ADP Recruiting, outlining the functionality that iCIMS customers may lose when transitioning to ADP. It covers key areas like sourcing and CRM, job distribution, interview scheduling, offer management, and compliance, with a focus on the healthcare industry. This comprehensive guide provides HR and IT decision-makers with questions to ask ADP to ensure no critical features are lost during the switch.

Alex Marcus June 1, 2025
iCIMS vs. Oracle Recruiting

iCIMS vs. Oracle Recruiting Cloud

This comprehensive report details the trade-offs of replacing iCIMS with Oracle’s Recruiting module. It highlights potential loss of CRM/talent pooling, job board reach, workflow flexibility, and reporting capabilities. It provides industry-specific (healthcare) insights and an exhaustive question list to guide due diligence so organizations can anticipate functionality gaps.

Alex Marcus June 1, 2025
iCIMS vs. SAP SuccessFactors

iCIMS vs. SAP SuccessFactors

This report compares iCIMS and SAP SuccessFactors ATS, outlining key functionality differences in sourcing, interview scheduling, offer management, compliance, and more. It offers high-level questions for decision-makers considering a switch, with specific focus on recruiting processes, talent pools, integrations, and compliance needs across industries like healthcare.

Alex Marcus June 1, 2025
iCIMS vs. UKG's ATS solution

iCIMS vs. UKG Recruiting

iCIMS’s Talent Cloud delivers specialized recruiting tools – CRM talent pools, text engagement, video interviewing, and flexible workflows – that many UKG Pro Recruiting users find lacking. This comprehensive report details the functional gaps an iCIMS customer may face switching to UKG in 2025, covering sourcing, automation, reporting, and user experience.

Alex Marcus June 1, 2025
iCIMS vs. Workday Recruiting

iCIMS vs. Workday Recruiting

Switching from iCIMS to Workday Recruiting? This detailed report outlines which features you might lose and the questions to ask before making the move. From sourcing tools to compliance workflows, we break down key differences and hidden costs to help HR and IT leaders make informed, strategic decisions.

Alex Marcus June 1, 2025

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.

Alex Marcus May 28, 2025
iCIMS Ike comparing HCM bundled ATS options

iCIMS vs. HCM Suites: A Guide for Strategic Talent Leaders

Many companies are considering switching from iCIMS to a bundled HCM platform, but most underestimate what they’ll lose. If you once needed a point solution, you probably still do. This article explores when to switch, when to stay, and how to make the decision with clarity—not just marketing.

Alex Marcus May 27, 2025

The Unsung Hero of Talent Acquisition: Why iCIMS Sys Admins Drive Your Recruiting Success

An iCIMS System Administrator is the engine behind a high-performing ATS. They configure workflows, manage integrations, and drive optimization—ensuring your system delivers ROI. Far from “just IT support,” they’re strategic partners who align technology with business goals and protect your system from breakdowns that cost time, talent, and trust.

Alex Marcus May 28, 2025

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