Cognify

Assessment

What is it?

Cognify is a game-based assessment designed to measure cognitive aptitude—one of the most effective predictors of job performance. This innovative assessment uses engaging gameplay combined with proven cognitive assessment techniques to evaluate critical thinking, problem-solving skills, verbal knowledge, and the ability to quickly learn and apply new information.

The assessment features three interactive games that test a candidate’s ability to solve problems, work with numerical data, and interpret written information accurately. Candidates experience an immersive and enjoyable process, allowing them to demonstrate their cognitive abilities in a low-pressure, engaging environment. By focusing on creating a candidate-centric experience, Cognify ensures that candidates remain fully engaged throughout the game-based assessment, capturing their best performance naturally.

Information

Provider:

Criteriacorp

What it measures:

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Critical Thinking

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Problem-Solving

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Verbal Knowledge

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Numerical Reasoning

Categories:

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Games

Measurement Objectives

Cognify measures several core cognitive abilities that are essential in many mid- to high-level professional roles. These include:

  • Critical thinking: The ability to evaluate information and make sound judgments.
  • Problem-solving skills: The capacity to identify issues, assess different options, and find effective solutions.
  • Verbal knowledge: The understanding and correct interpretation of written information.
  • Numerical reasoning: The ability to work with numbers and apply mathematical concepts to real-world problems.

These abilities are foundational to workplace success, particularly in roles requiring problem-solving, attention to detail, and analytical thinking.

Use

Cognify is recommended for any mid- to high-level roles where problem-solving and attention to detail are key competencies. The game-based approach makes it particularly effective in assessing candidates for positions in industries like sales, customer service, management, and professional services, where cognitive ability plays a central role in job performance. By focusing on a fun, engaging candidate experience, Cognify offers employers a valuable tool to assess cognitive aptitude while reinforcing a positive employer brand. This makes it ideal for talent acquisition and development in organizations that want to attract top candidates who thrive in problem-solving environments.

Results

The results section of Cognify offers valuable insights into the candidate’s cognitive abilities, expressed as percentile rankings. Percentile scores compare the candidate’s performance to a reference group, providing an overall ranking along with separate scores for problem-solving, numerical reasoning, and verbal knowledge. The percentile rankings allow for a clear comparison of how the candidate performed relative to others who have taken the test. Detailed explanations of the results and the underlying cognitive abilities measured are included in subsequent reports, offering employers a deeper understanding of the candidate’s strengths and areas for development.

Development

Cognify is the result of years of research and development by a team of psychologists and game designers. The game-based assessment was designed to combine cognitive science with game mechanics, creating a format that not only delivers accurate results but also enhances candidate engagement. The test has undergone extensive validation, including independent studies conducted by multinational tech companies and renowned psychologists, such as Dr. Richard Landers. These studies confirmed that Cognify is highly predictive of job performance, ensuring that it delivers reliable and valid results across a variety of job types. In recognition of its innovation and effectiveness, Cognify received the Workplace Excellence Award in 2018 and the Serious Games Showcase and Challenge Award in 2016.

Reference Group

Each candidate who completes the Cognify assessment is given a percentile ranking based on their performance compared to a reference group. This reference group represents a broad spectrum of individuals across different industries and job levels, ensuring that each candidate's score is meaningful and relevant. Candidates receive an overall percentile score, along with individual percentiles for problem-solving, numerical reasoning, and verbal knowledge.

Key features

Development

Cognify is the result of years of research and development by a team of psychologists and game designers. The game-based assessment was designed to combine cognitive science with game mechanics, creating a format that not only delivers accurate results but also enhances candidate engagement. The test has undergone extensive validation, including independent studies conducted by multinational tech companies and renowned psychologists, such as Dr. Richard Landers. These studies confirmed that Cognify is highly predictive of job performance, ensuring that it delivers reliable and valid results across a variety of job types. In recognition of its innovation and effectiveness, Cognify received the Workplace Excellence Award in 2018 and the Serious Games Showcase and Challenge Award in 2016.

References

https://www.criteriacorp.com/files/Criteria-Overview-Cognify.pdf