iCIMS, a provider of recruiting and applicant tracking system (ATS) software, has formed a partnership with ZipRecruiter, an online job marketplace, to streamline the recruitment process and expedite the hiring for talent acquisition (TA) professionals. This collaboration enables users of iCIMS Apply Network to access ZipRecruiter’s extensive network of 12 million weekly job seekers, enhancing the application process without additional costs for current iCIMS customers.
Matt Plummer, the Senior Vice President of product strategy at ZipRecruiter, emphasized the importance of reducing barriers in the recruitment journey, allowing for quicker and more meaningful interactions between recruiters and candidates. Job seekers who have profiles on ZipRecruiter can now easily apply to jobs listed on iCIMS, facilitating a smoother transition and reducing the need for duplicate data entry.
This integration directly addresses the issue of job-seeker drop-off, where potential applicants disengage due to the cumbersome process of navigating multiple platforms and re-entering their information. Al Smith, iCIMS CTO, highlighted the challenge of managing candidate experiences across various entry points, such as job boards, career sites, and other systems, noting that each path offers a distinct experience.
The partnership is part of a broader trend towards creating more efficient and interconnected systems within the talent acquisition landscape. This effort aims to reduce the number of separate platforms and interfaces that TA professionals must navigate, thus streamlining their workflow.
Previously, ZipRecruiter had also partnered with UKG to integrate with UKG Pro, indicating a move towards more integrated recruitment ecosystems. iCIMS is advancing this trend by developing new APIs that allow for a smoother candidate experience across various “front doors” to employment, ensuring that regardless of the entry point, job seekers have a positive and unified experience while allowing employers to maintain a comprehensive and accurate record within the ATS.
