CV Feedback Tool

UvA students with an English CV can make use of a CV Feedback ToolExternal link. After uploading your CV, this tool will give you instant recommendations on your CV’s text, presentation, impact, and skills. The tool compares your CV with those of students, colleagues, and professionals worldwide, giving you detailed feedback on areas that need improvement. In addition, you can upload a job description to analyse the (hidden) skills that are required and receive tips on how to tailor your CV to a specific role. The CV Feedback tool can also offer feedback on your LinkedIn profile and cover letter as standalone, as well as targeted to a job description. 

This tool is provided by the UvA in collaboration with CareerSet. Students can sign in using their UvAnetID, and alumni can request a login code via emailExternal link.

Data privacy

The CV Feedback Tool does not store any data that can be accessed by the UvA or CareerSet. Small elements of your CV are kept to generate feedback.

Personality tests

Big 5

This test is based on the ‘Big 5’ theory of personality traitsExternal link. This is the most commonly used and most well-researched personality theory, meaning it is scientifically valid. The test provides feedback on five basic dimensions of your personality: openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, altruism and neuroticism (OCEAN). There are no ‘bad’ scores. It can, however, be used to find a work environment that is right for you and can help you present yourself effectively. While your personality traits remain relatively stable throughout your life, some of them may change or shift as time goes on.

Many companies use more ‘popular’ tests such as the DISC test and the MBTI test as well, despite the fact that the scientific reliability and validity of these tests has not been established.

DISC-test

The DISC testExternal link is a quick way to identify your DISC type and personal DISC profile. Learn how the DISC factors (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Compliance) can help explain both your everyday actions and your behaviour towards other people.

MBTI-test

Another commonly used personality test is the MBTIExternal link (only available in Dutch), which distinguishes between 16 different personality types and is based on the theories of Carl Gustav Jung. The MBTI model includes four dimensions: introvert/extrovert, thinking/feeling, sensing/intuition and judging/perceiving.

Values tests

Work Values Test

Which values do you find important in your job? By taking the Work Values TestExternal link, you can learn how this might affect your future job and the corporate culture that is right for you.

Personal values 

The Personal Values Test External link(only available in Dutch) deals with the personal values that are most important to you. This is relevant to finding out what drives and motivates you.

Competence Test

The Competence Test is used to measure the 16 competences that are most strongly related to work. A free version of this test is available in EnglishExternal link (but not in Dutch)

Follow-up meeting with a UvA career adviser

After taking the tests, you can schedule an individual consultation with a career adviser to discuss the results. This is your opportunity to ask questions about how to apply the test results when making career-related decisions.