How to Track Application Sources in iCIMS

Why Tracking Sources in iCIMS Is Crucial

iCIMS offers a comprehensive applicant tracking system with advanced sourcing analytics and tracking features. Proper configuration ensures you capture every applicant’s origin from job boards to referrals without manual effort.

Space-Careers can append UTM source parameters to your application links, ensuring accurate source tracking across campaigns and making it easy to identify your top-performing channels.

1. Configure Your Source Categories

In iCIMS, go to Admin → System Configuration → Recruiting Sources.

Create categories like "JobBoardX Sponsored", "Referral – Employee", "JobBoardX paid", or "Career Page".

2. Generate Tracking Links

When posting a job, use iCIMS’ Tracking Link Generator to create unique URLs per channel.

Example: Append ?source=Space-Careers to track Space-Careers campaigns automatically.

3. Leverage Integrated Job Boards

Most iCIMS job board integrations auto-pass source information. Verify under Job Board Configuration.

4. Educate Recruiters and Hiring Managers

Provide a quick guide on selecting correct sources when adding candidates manually.

5. Analyze with Source Effectiveness Reports

Use Recruiting Analytics → Source Effectiveness to measure applications, interviews, and hires per channel.

6. Maintain and Optimize

Review your source list quarterly and remove outdated or duplicate sources to keep data clean.

Final Tips

• Always share official tracking links when posting jobs externally.
• Space-Careers automatically adds UTM source codes to links so you can instantly see where your best candidates are coming from.
• Test new sources before adding them to high-volume campaigns.