Assessments at AVOP
AVOP works to the professional ethical code of the Dutch Institute of Psychologists (NIP). No standard procedure, but tailored work based on the role, the context and the question behind the question.
* Duration and number of tests vary per assessment type.
Why assessments at AVOP are different
Psychologists, not test administrators
AVOP works to the professional ethical code of the NIP. In a market that is increasingly digitised, we deliberately choose human judgement. Technology strengthens our work; the psychologist remains in charge.
Specialised in the complex
Our strength lies in assessments where standard tests fall short: executive selection, situations with multiple interests, career questions. That is where psychological depth makes the difference.
Data for decisions
Our assessments deliver reliable insights, grounded in data. With them you make decisions on appointments, development and organisational design. COTAN-certified and scientifically validated.
AI in selection is high risk.
At AVOP, human oversight has always been the standard.
The EU AI Act classifies AI in selection and recruitment as high risk. That means strict requirements for transparency, bias control and human oversight. AVOP works to the professional ethical code of the NIP. Technology strengthens our work, the psychologist remains in charge.
No report that disappears in a drawer, but insights you can act on right away.
No appointments that have to be reversed within a year.
Substantiated HR decisions your selection committee carries together.
From 2026 EU AI Act-compliant without changing a thing.
Choose the assessment that fits
Click on an assessment type for details on approach, duration and investment.
Development assessment
Development assessment
For: Employees with potential who want to grow, or leaders who want to develop their team.
Approach: Same instruments as a selection assessment, but with a focus on growth. Where does the potential lie? What are the blind spots?
- Personal development plan with concrete actions
- Insight into drivers, talents and pitfalls
- Can optionally be combined with coaching
- Report within 5 working days
Executive assessment
Executive assessment
For: Directors, board members and C-level candidates. Appointments where much is at stake.
Approach: Conducted by two senior consultants (15+ years of experience). In-depth simulations on strategic thinking, vision development and leadership styles in complex power dynamics.
- Detailed report with strategic competency analysis
- Insight into leadership style under pressure
- Concrete development advice for the first 100 days
- Feedback to client and candidate
Selection assessment
Selection assessment
For: HR directors and recruiters who want certainty with an important appointment.
Approach: COTAN-certified personality tests, capacity tests, behavioural simulations and an in-depth interview. One experienced consultant guides the whole day.
- Tailored report with up to 7 competencies
- Strengths-weaknesses analysis with concrete recommendations
- Personal feedback meeting with the candidate
- Report within 5 working days
Potential assessment
Potential assessment
For: Organisations that want to identify future leaders before it's too late.
Approach: Capacity tests, motivation research and simulations focused on future roles. Ideal as a basis for MD programmes and succession planning.
- Potential profile with growth capacity per competency
- Advice on development direction and pace
- Input for talent management and succession planning
Career assessment
Career assessment
For: Employees (considering) a career switch, or those who want to give their career a new direction.
Approach: In-depth assessment mapping competencies, drivers, affinities and development points. Targeted advice on suitable roles, sectors and training.
- Affinity and drivers profile
- Strengths-weaknesses analysis
- Concrete advice on roles, sectors and training
- Detailed tailored report within 5 working days
Dual assessment
Dual assessment
For: Dual managers in healthcare, or two people fulfilling a job-share or shared role.
Approach: Assessment for both participants together. Individual strengths are placed side by side in a strengths-weaknesses analysis, and the collaboration is explicitly examined through a dual role-play.
- Two individual tailored reports
- Separate description of the collaboration
- Dual role-play with detailed evaluation
- Report within 5 working days
Competence Scan
Competence Scan
For: A focused, single question about a (potential) employee. Quick and affordable assessment of whether someone has or can develop specific competencies.
Approach: Short assessment of up to five competencies in half a day. Concise tailored report with concrete behaviour description.
- Objective picture in half a day
- Up to five competencies described
- Concise report within 5 working days
E-assessment
E-assessment
For: Organisations with larger groups of candidates who want a reliable pre-selection.
Approach: Digital personality and capacity tests that candidates complete at their own time. Personal follow-up where needed.
- Efficient filtering at scale
- Scientifically grounded online tests
- Combinable with in-depth on-site assessment
Talent review (Vlootschouw)
Talent review (Vlootschouw)
For: Boards and HR directors who want to map the quality of the leadership group.
Approach: Systematic review in 5 steps: competency profile, individual assessments, management input, 360° feedback and organisational report.
- Organisation-wide picture of strengths and vulnerabilities per layer
- Individual development plans per leader
- Strategic advice on appointments and development
- Data collection: 1-2 days per group
How an assessment at AVOP works
Intake
Conversation about the role, the context and the question behind the question. Together we set the competency profile.
Preparation
Candidate completes digital tests in advance (COTAN-certified).
Assessment day
On site: simulations, interviews and observation by an experienced consultant.
Report
Report within 5 working days. Personal feedback meeting with the candidate.
Organisation-wide insight
For clients with multiple assessments: an in-depth meta-analysis that reveals patterns across individuals. Insight that directs development plans, talent reviews and strategic HR decisions.
Which assessment fits your situation?
Tell us what's going on. We will advise you on the assessment type that best fits your question.