It's a game changer: recruiters make a play for ideal jobseeker

Tech startup Arctic Shores says its games-based recruiting tools better match companies and candidates and help create a diverse workforce

Welcome aboard the Starship Comet - a virtual spaceship in the smartphone game Cosmic Cadet, which asks players to complete six levels of interstellar challenges in 30 minutes. The game may look and feel like Angry Birds, but it is testing more than your ability to swipe and aim. It is a psychometric assessment, which its creators believe will revolutionise the recruitment industry.

Measuring cognitive processes such as resilience and problem-solving, the game collects data on how job candidates instinctively respond to given situations, thereby helping employers gain a better understanding of how they would perform in the role and whether they are a good fit for the company.