The Problem Solving Game (PSG), a diagnostic tool previously used exclusively by companies in their hiring processes, will now be available to individual job seekers.
HR tech company Incruit announced on the 16th that it is launching PSG, a game-based aptitude test that had been offered only to corporate clients, as a product for individual job seekers. This marks the first time the test, previously exclusive to companies, will be directly accessible to any job seeker preparing for employment.
PSG is a simulation game where players must help a character survive after being stranded on a deserted island. Test takers manage survival indicators such as body temperature, stamina, and hydration while completing missions including securing food, crafting tools, and exploring the environment.
Unlike conventional hiring tests that score based on correct answers, PSG focuses on the problem-solving process. It evaluates decision-making methods, resource utilization strategies, and crisis response patterns through a process-oriented approach. Results are provided as customized reports broken down by specific competencies including data utilization, strategy formulation, and crisis response.
The number of companies adopting game-based aptitude tests in their hiring processes has been growing rapidly. The individual version of PSG is expected to become a practical job preparation tool, as it allows job seekers to experience the actual game before encountering it in real hiring situations.
This year, Incruit plans to launch various services to assist job seekers in their employment activities, starting with PSG. The individual PSG product is available on the job portal Incruit, with a special discount promotion on aptitude tests also underway.
An Incruit official said, "We designed it so that the process of playing the game itself becomes a hiring experience," adding, "We hope job seekers can objectively assess their problem-solving capabilities and adapt to new hiring trends ahead of time."
