iCIMS Integration
Combine Skima Intelligence with iCIMS
Skima AI provides AI candidate scores, reasons, and manager feedback, all within iCIMS ATS for faster, evidence-based hiring decisions.
What You'll See in iCIMS ATS with Skima AI
When you integrate Skima AI with ICIMS ATS, your hiring team gets AI-driven insights right on the candidate profile in iCIMS.
Match Score (0–100) is displayed on each applicant record
Reasons bullets (explain why the candidate matches the JD)
"Skima Screened" Tag for quick candidate sorting
Shortlist page for managers (Approve/Skip + optional note)
Shortlist page for managers (Approve/Skip + optional note)
A clear top-10 list that refreshes automatically as new applications arrive, ensuring focus on the best-fit candidates first.
Why iCIMS Recruiting Teams Choose Skima AI
iCIMS users choose Skima AI since it improves their ATS with intelligent scoring, matching, and automation, without switching from current systems.
Stay in One Platform
All AI scores, reasons, and tags appear natively in iCIMS custom fields and tags.
Collaborative Shortlisting
Managers click a secure link and their feedback writes back to iCIMS.
Always-Fresh Rankings
Every resume parsed and scored within minutes via scheduled polling.
Talent Rediscovery
Skima AI re-scores existing profiles for internal mobility and pipeline reuse.
What Skima AI Writes Back to iCIMS ATS
| Writes back to | Field name | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | SKIMA Match Score | Number (0–100) | 96 |
| Application | SKIMA Reasons | Long text (3–5) | "3 yrs retail sales; POS; shift lead" |
| Application/Note | Shortlist Link | URL | https://.../shortlist/abc |
| Candidate | SKIMA Screened | Tag | SKIMA Screened |
| (Optional) Application | HM Feedback | Enum | 👍 / 👎 / Maybe |
| (Optional) Application | HM Comment | Short text | Ready for phone screen |
Events Skima AI Reacts to: Application created/updated • Stage changed • Attachment added (If webhooks are not available, Skima AI uses safe 10–15 min delta polling.)
How the shortlist loop works?
Skima AI makes hiring collaboration within iCIMS ATS faster and easier by creating a seamless shortlist feedback loop.
Here's how it works:
Recruiter Shares the Shortlist
A secure, no-login link is generated and shared with the hiring manager.
Manager Gives Feedback
The manager simply clicks 👍, 👎, or "Maybe" and can optionally add a short note for context.
Skima AI Updates iCIMS
These decisions are automatically written back to the candidate's application record in iCIMS ATS.
Recruiter Acts on Insights
The recruiter sees an explainable, AI-ranked top-10 list in iCIMS.
The result is real-time collaboration, faster decision-making, and a transparent audit trail, which improves the hiring experience for both recruiters and managers.
Field Map for iCIMS ATS Integration
A clear data flow map helps iCIMS recruiting teams and IT admins understand exactly what Skima AI pulls in and pushes back, ensuring a smooth setup while working within iCIMS' unique opportunities data model.
Skima AI securely retrieves the following data to power AI-driven candidate scoring and rediscovery:
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Application Data: IDs, Job codes, Stage, Source, Owner, timestamps (via Search & Profiles APIs)
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Candidate Data: Name, email, phone, location (Person Profile Data Model)
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Resume Attachments: Binary files for parsing through Attachments API
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Job Details: Title, description, department, location
After scoring and ranking, Skima AI updates iCIMS through REST API calls:
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Custom Fields: Match Score, Reasons, Shortlist Link, HM Feedback, HM Comment
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Candidate Tags: "Skima Screened" for filtering
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Activity Notes: Detailed feedback entries for audit purposes
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Binary Attachment: SKIMA_Evidence.pdf if custom field creation is restricted
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Workflow API (Optional): Stage movement tagging for pipeline tracking
This bidirectional data sync ensures hiring managers always see real-time AI insights without leaving iCIMS.
Set up Your iCIMS Integration
iCIMS + SKIMA AI integration is fast, secure, and requires minimal IT effort.
Here are 5 easy steps to set up your iCIMS integration:
Generate OAuth 2.0 credentials (or API key/secret) in iCIMS Partner Portal with scopes for Profiles, ApplicantWorkflows, BinaryFiles, and CollectionFields.
Create custom fields in iCIMS or allow Skima AI to provision them via the Collection Fields API.
Configure event webhooks for application, stage, and attachment events (Skima provides endpoint + secret).
Test on 2–3 requisitions: upload a resume, confirm match scores and reasons appear, submit HM feedback, and verify activity notes.
Go live on pilot roles; receive weekly ROI reports and checkpoints at day 15 and 30.
Security &
Responsible AI
for iCIMS
Integrations
When Skima AI is integrated with iCIMS ATS, trust and compliance are guaranteed, as candidate data remains secure and hiring decisions stay transparent.
- Skima AI gives match scores & reasons using resume-based evidence, with no auto-rejects.
- All HM decisions, notes, and shortlist actions are tracked in iCIMS.
- Role-based visibility, secure shortlist links, and redaction mode ensure data privacy.
- Compliance: Encryption in transit/at rest; DPA & subprocessors listed; SOC 2 in action.
Skima AI combines explainable AI with strict security practices to keep your iCIMS integrations compliant, auditable, and fair.
Customer Snapshot: 30-Day Pilot with iCIMS ATS
58%
Time-to-screen
2X
Interviews from top-10
+24 NPS
HM Satisfaction
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the iCIMS Integrations.
Does SKIMA AI integrate with iCIMS ATS? How does it work?
Yes, Skima AI integrates with iCIMS ATS via REST API, securely pulling candidate and job data, applying AI scoring, and writing insights back to the application or candidate record for seamless recruiter access.
What fields does SKIMA AI write back to iCIMS?
Skima AI writes back fields such as Match Score (0–100), Reasons (long text), optional shortlist link (URL), SKIMA Screened tag, and optional Hiring Manager feedback and comments within the iCIMS profile
How long does the iCIMS integration setup take?
Integration setup with iCIMS typically takes 60–90 minutes, including creating API credentials, mapping custom fields, validating test records, and ensuring secure bi-directional data synchronization between systems.
Are webhooks required for Skima AI to work?
Real-time webhooks are not native to iCIMS; Skima AI uses safe API polling at 10–15 minute intervals to ensure timely updates on candidate activities and statuses.
Where will Match Scores and Reasons appear in iCIMS?
Match Scores and Reasons appear on the applicant record in iCIMS as custom fields or activity notes, providing recruiters and managers with prioritized, AI-backed candidate insights directly in their workflow.
Can manager feedback stay inside iCIMS?
Yes, hiring manager feedback and shortlist actions can be written back to iCIMS as comments or custom fields on the applicant record, ensuring all collaboration is tracked in one place.
What if our team can't create custom fields in iCIMS?
If custom fields aren't possible, Skima AI can use fallback methods, writing summaries into activity notes or attachments so all evidence and insights are accessible on the candidate profile.
Does SKIMA AI support iCIMS prospects?
Yes, Skima AI supports both applicants and prospects in iCIMS, allowing them to be scored, tagged, and updated in the workflow just like standard candidates.
Will Skima AI automatically move candidate stages in iCIMS?
Stage moves are optional; most teams prefer recruiter-controlled stage changes for accuracy. Skima AI can optionally write back recommendations for stage changes based on scoring.
How often are match scores refreshed?
Match scores are updated whenever resumes or applications change in iCIMS and are also refreshed at regular intervals for open roles to ensure data is always current.