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WSP Arctic Shores Practice

Comprehensive preparation guide for WSP's 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 WSP's Arctic Shores Assessment

WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, has been using Arctic Shores since 2018 as part of their commitment to potential-based hiring. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, WSP adopted the assessment to move beyond academic qualifications and identify candidates with the right cognitive abilities and behavioral traits to thrive in their diverse engineering and consultancy environment.

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

WSP Roles Using Arctic Shores

Graduate Programmes

  • Civil & Structural Engineering
  • Environmental Consultancy
  • Transport Planning
  • Buildings Engineering

Experienced Hire

  • Project Management
  • Infrastructure Consultancy
  • Energy & Resources
  • Digital & Technology

How CogniPrep Helps

WSP chose Arctic Shores to give every candidate — regardless of degree background — the opportunity to demonstrate their potential. The games feel unfamiliar the first time you encounter them. Practicing beforehand means you spend less mental energy figuring out the mechanics and more on actually performing well. CogniPrep gives you access to all 14 Arctic Shores game simulations so you can build speed, reduce anxiety, and go into WSP's assessment knowing exactly what to expect.

Top Tips

WSP hires for potential, not just qualifications

WSP adopted Arctic Shores specifically to look beyond traditional academic metrics. The assessment is designed to surface your genuine cognitive and behavioral traits, so respond naturally rather than trying to present a perfect image.

Prepare for the full process

The Arctic Shores games are one part of WSP's recruitment. Make sure you're also preparing for any competency-based interviews and technical assessments that follow.

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 WSP's 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 WSP's early-stage screening.

Does WSP require a specific degree for their graduate programmes?

WSP uses Arctic Shores precisely because they want to look beyond degree classification and institution. The assessment is designed to identify potential across a wide range of academic and non-academic backgrounds.

Is there a pass/fail score?

There is no single passing score. WSP matches your cognitive and behavioral profile to the requirements of the specific role and programme you've applied for.