About
Arctic Shores is a next-generation psychometric assessment platform built for modern talent acquisition teams. Unlike traditional CV screening or question-based assessments that can be easily gamed by generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Arctic Shores uses interactive, task-based assessments that require candidates to demonstrate how they actually think and learn—not just what they say. Grounded in neuroscience and cutting-edge psychology, the platform captures over 12,000 data points per candidate to deliver deep, predictive insights into Personality and Workplace Intelligence (cognitive ability). The result is a more holistic, bias-resistant view of each candidate's potential. Clients have reported a 40% reduction in employee turnover within six months and an industry-leading 91% assessment completion rate, with 85% of candidates rating the experience positively. The platform features an intuitive Assessment and Campaign Builder with drag-and-drop tools, off-the-shelf assessments designed by business psychologists, and full integration support for existing HR tech stacks. Arctic Shores has helped over 350 organizations move beyond CVs and traditional psychometrics to build more diverse, higher-quality talent pipelines. It is purpose-built for forward-thinking TA teams that want to hire for potential in the age of AI.
Key Features
- Task-Based Psychometric Assessments: Interactive tasks replace traditional questions, requiring candidates to show how they think rather than self-report—making them immune to AI-generated responses.
- 12,000+ Data Points Per Candidate: Captures an unprecedented depth of behavioral and cognitive signals to produce highly predictive, holistic hiring insights.
- Intuitive Assessment Builder: Drag-and-drop Campaign Manager lets recruiters quickly build custom assessments or choose from off-the-shelf options designed by business psychologists.
- Diversity & Inclusion by Design: Science-backed methodology is proven to reduce adverse impact on protected groups, broadening talent pools and improving shortlist diversity.
- Seamless HR Tech Integrations: Connects with existing ATS and HR systems so talent teams can fit Arctic Shores into their current workflows without disruption.
Use Cases
- High-volume graduate and early-careers recruitment where CV screening is inefficient and easily gamed by AI tools.
- Skills-based hiring initiatives where organizations want to evaluate potential rather than experience or credentials.
- Diversity and inclusion programs seeking to reduce bias in candidate screening and shortlisting.
- Talent acquisition teams looking to reduce recruiter workload by automating the initial sifting and assessment stage.
- Organizations assessing Learning Agility in candidates to identify adaptable, future-ready hires.
Pros
- AI-Cheating Resistant: Task-based format cannot be completed by generative AI tools, ensuring assessment integrity in the ChatGPT era.
- High Candidate Engagement: 85% of candidates enjoy the experience, driving a 91% completion rate—far above industry averages.
- Measurable Business Impact: Clients report a 40% reduction in turnover within 6 months, demonstrating strong predictive validity.
- Reduces Recruiter Workload: Automates candidate sifting and eliminates the need to review thousands of AI-written CVs, saving significant recruiter time.
Cons
- Enterprise-Focused Pricing: Designed for mid-to-large organizations; pricing and scale may be prohibitive for small businesses or individual recruiters.
- No Self-Serve Free Tier: There is no publicly available free plan, requiring prospective customers to go through a sales process to get started.
- Task-Based Format May Feel Unfamiliar: Candidates and hiring managers accustomed to traditional assessments may need onboarding to understand and trust the task-based approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Arctic Shores different from traditional psychometric tests?
Arctic Shores uses interactive tasks instead of questions. Candidates demonstrate their thinking and behavior in real time, rather than self-reporting. This approach captures richer data, reduces bias, and cannot be gamed by AI tools like ChatGPT.
Why can't ChatGPT complete Arctic Shores assessments?
Because the assessments are task-based and interactive—they require real-time behavioral responses that generative AI cannot simulate, unlike text-based question-and-answer formats.
What does Arctic Shores measure?
The platform assesses two primary dimensions: Personality (behavioral tendencies and working style) and Workplace Intelligence (cognitive ability and learning agility), generating over 12,000 data points per candidate.
Does Arctic Shores integrate with existing ATS platforms?
Yes, Arctic Shores offers integrations with a range of HR tech and ATS platforms so it can slot into your existing recruitment workflow.
How does Arctic Shores improve diversity in hiring?
Its science-backed methodology avoids the adverse impact often associated with question-based assessments, helping organizations build more diverse shortlists by evaluating candidates on potential rather than background or CV.
