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UWV: online test, selection and deadline
Which online test UWV uses (Not mentioned for the traineeship. Earlier rounds used online selection days. For regular UWV jobs, Assessment-Training.com and Hellotest mention Ixly aptitude tests (ACT) and sometimes The Selection Lab or GITP.), the selection steps and the deadline for UWV traineeship: 1.5 years, two placements within UWV or at partners SVB and the Ministry of Social Affairs (SZW). About one fifth of your time goes to development (training, coaching, projects).. Practise for free on Traineepad.
- Sector
- Government (employment and benefits agency)
- Location
- Across the Netherlands
- Programme
- UWV traineeship: 1.5 years, two placements within UWV or at partners SVB and the Ministry of Social Affairs (SZW). About one fifth of your time goes to development (training, coaching, projects).
- Online test
- Not mentioned for the traineeship. Earlier rounds used online selection days. For regular UWV jobs, Assessment-Training.com and Hellotest mention Ixly aptitude tests (ACT) and sometimes The Selection Lab or GITP.
- Deadline
- No vacancy now. Next round date unknown: sign up for UWV’s vacancy e-mail (estimate)
- Practise this style
- Dutch capacity test
Selection steps
1.5 years. Higher professional or university degree, graduated at most 2 years ago, Dutch nationality or a work permit. Salary not mentioned on the current site.
- Application with CV and motivation
- Form with your preferred region and field
- Online selection day(s)
- Offer and start
What do they look for?
- Ownership: UWV asks for trainees who show ownership.
- Initiative: You pick things up yourself and find out where your interest lies.
- Development: About 20% of your time is for learning and growth.
Practise the UWV online test for free
Numbered practice tests with an explanation for every answer, plus interview and assessment day practice. No account needed.
Practise for free →Sources
- UWV: Het UWV-traineeship
- UWV: Oriëntatie traineeship
- Vacatures Overheid Online: Traineeship UWV 2022
- Assessment-Training.com: UWV
- Hellotest: UWV assessment
This page was created with the help of AI based on public sources and may contain errors. Always check dates and requirements with the company. Updated: 5 October 2026.