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Thales Arctic Shores Practice

Comprehensive preparation guide for Thales' Arctic Shores assessment

Assessment Time

30-45 min

Allow 60 minutes total

Games Included

8-12 games

From 14 total games

Difficulty

Moderate

Practice recommended

About Thales' Arctic Shores Assessment

Thales, the global aerospace, defence, and digital identity technology group, uses Arctic Shores psychometric assessments to screen candidates for graduate programmes and technical roles. Thales replaced traditional aptitude tests with the game-based assessment to create a more engaging candidate experience while generating richer behavioral insight. The change resulted in significantly improved assessment-centre conversion rates and stronger candidate calibre reaching final stages.

What the Games Measure

  • Cognitive processing speed and accuracy under time pressure
  • Risk tolerance and decision-making in uncertain situations
  • Working memory and sustained attention
  • Emotional recognition and interpersonal awareness
  • Learning agility: how quickly you adapt to new rules mid-game

Thales Roles Using Arctic Shores

Graduate Programmes

  • Engineering Graduate Scheme
  • Software & Systems Engineering
  • Cyber Security Graduate
  • Project Management

Experienced Hire

  • Defence Systems Engineering
  • Digital Identity & Security
  • Avionics & Aerospace
  • Programme Management

How CogniPrep Helps

Thales moved to Arctic Shores specifically to reduce the "exam room" feel of traditional aptitude tests. The game-based format is more engaging, but it still measures the same underlying cognitive and behavioral traits. Practicing beforehand lets you focus on performing well rather than understanding the mechanics for the first time under pressure.

Top Tips

The format is different, but it still tests the same things

Thales switched from numerical and verbal reasoning tests to Arctic Shores, but the underlying traits measured are similar. Strong analytical thinking and sound judgment under pressure remain key; the games just surface them in a more natural way.

Don't try to game the behavioral tasks

The assessment captures behavioral patterns across multiple tasks. Inconsistent responses are flagged. Respond naturally and let your genuine traits come through.

Find a quiet environment

Many tasks require sustained concentration. Interruptions during memory and attention games directly affect your scores.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Thales' Arctic Shores assessment?

The game-based portion typically takes 30-45 minutes. Set aside 60 minutes to avoid feeling rushed. It is completed online as part of Thales' early-stage screening before their assessment centre.

Why did Thales replace their aptitude tests with Arctic Shores?

Thales found that traditional aptitude tests created a high-pressure exam environment and weren't always getting the right candidates through to their assessment centres. Arctic Shores provides a more engaging experience while generating stronger predictive data about candidate potential.

Is practicing helpful for Thales' assessment?

Yes. Practice helps you understand the game formats, build speed on cognitive tasks, and reduce anxiety so you can perform at your natural best on the day.

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