Recruitment and Employability Skills Game
Galaxy Solutions simulates the recruitment process in a software engineering environment. Players assume the role of a new graduate applying for a position at the fictional company Galaxy Solutions and experience job applications, HR interviews, technical interviews, and early workplace interactions. Their decisions affect progression, outcomes, and professional readiness.
Episodes
The game consists of four stages:
- Episode 1 - Job Application: Preparing a résumé and applying for the role.
- Episode 2 - HR Interview: Navigating communication and interpersonal questions.
- Episode 3 - Technical Interview: Responding to technical assessments.
- Episode 4 - First Days at Work: Practicing communication and early workplace conduct.
Value for Players
Students gain the opportunity to:
- Understand the full recruitment lifecycle
- Practice interview communication in a risk-free setting
- Improve professional behavior and self-presentation
- Reduce anxiety about real-world interviews
- Identify effective vs. ineffective choices
- Evaluations demonstrated measurable learning gains and high usability ratings.
How to Play
Platform Support: Windows, Linux, macOS (via Parallels)
Steps:
- Download the game archive from the Game Suite page (itch.io).
- Extract the downloaded .rar or .tar file.
- Windows: run the
.exefile. - Linux: run the
.shfile (e.g.,./Galaxy_Solutions.sh). - Mac: use the Windows version via the Parallels 14-day trial.
- Follow in-game instructions and replay stages to explore alternate outcomes.
Instructions for Educators
Galaxy Solutions can be used in career development modules, software engineering courses, or workshops on employability skills. After gameplay, instructors may facilitate discussions about effective interview behavior, communication strategies, and professional expectations. Reflection essays, mock interviews, or group analyses help students translate their game experience into practical career readiness.