Alva Hiring System

Assess with confidence, not bias

 

From gut feeling to grounded insight

Once you’ve defined what success looks like, it’s time to assess who’s the best fit. Alva offers a suite of science-backed, unbiased assessments — including personality tests, logic tests, coding challenges, and structured interviews. These tools help you see beyond CVs, and gut feelings. In short, our assessments give you real insights into each candidate’s potential and fit. And with all the relevant data in one place, HR and T&A can finally guide hiring Managers to the right decision, confidently.

 

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Tailored, weighted, and fair

We make suggestions on how to weigh each assessment for maximum predictive value — but you’re always in control. Adjust weights to match your role and context, ensuring every candidate is evaluated fairly and consistently.

With adaptive, accessible tests — including personality, logic, coding, structured interviews, and case presentations — you’re not just gathering data; you’re using best-in-class tools we’re proud of: intuitive, focused, and time-efficient.

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See the full picture, make stronger calls

By combining results across assessments, you get a clear, connected view of every candidate. No more scattered scores or blind spots — just meaningful, data-driven insights that help you, and your hiring teams make confident, informed decisions.

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Un-biased results through un-biased assessments and tools

Personality Test

Personality Test

Alva’s personality test is designed to reveal the traits that matter most for job performance—without introducing bias. Based on the Five-Factor Model, it’s scientifically validated and built for fairness. Simply put, you gain deep insights into how the candidates work, communicate, and solve problems.

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Logic Test

Logic Test

Our logic test measures general mental ability (GMA), one of the strongest predictors of job success. Adaptive and globally certified, it gives you a clear signal of a candidate’s problem-solving ability and learning speed without cultural or educational bias.

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Structured interviews

Structured interviews

Structured interviews give you ready-to-use, research-backed templates that bring consistency and fairness to the interview stage. You assess every candidate on the same criteria whilst improving predictive validity.

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Coding tests

Coding tests

Covering a wide range of languages and tailored to role requirements, our coding tests let developers show how they think, solve problems, and build solutions. For hiring teams, that means clearer signals and stronger technical matches; for candidates, it’s a fair chance to demonstrate their expertise.

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Leadership report

Leadership report

Covering a wide range of languages and tailored to role requirements, our coding tests let developers show how they think, solve problems, and build solutions. For hiring teams, that means clearer signals and stronger technical matches; for candidates, it’s a fair chance to demonstrate their expertise.

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Team fit

Team fit

Covering a wide range of languages and tailored to role requirements, our coding tests let developers show how they think, solve problems, and build solutions. For hiring teams, that means clearer signals and stronger technical matches; for candidates, it’s a fair chance to demonstrate their expertise.

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FAQ

What happens during the “Assess” step?

This is where you go beyond the CV. During the “Assess” step, you evaluate candidates' potential, personality, and skills — all using science-backed, adaptive assessments designed to predict real-world success.

What makes Alva Labs’ assessments different?

They’re built on science, powered by machine learning, and designed with people in mind. You get reliable, high-validity insights — without making candidates jump through hoops. The result? Better predictions, happier candidates.

What can we assess with Alva Labs?

You can measure logical ability, personality traits, motivation, and job-specific skills like coding — all from the same platform. And every assessment is mapped to your role requirements, so you're measuring what really matters.

Is it fair for candidates?

Yes — and that’s the point. Alva Labs’ assessments are adaptive, accessible, and mobile-first. Candidates can take them anytime, anywhere, in under 15 minutes. Plus, they get instant feedback and full ownership of their results.

Will this slow down our hiring process?

Not at all. Assessments are fast to complete, easy to interpret, and instantly scored. That means you get useful insights quickly — so you can move from screening to interviews with confidence.

How do these assessments reduce bias?

By replacing gut feel with data. Every candidate is measured the same way, using validated methods. That levels the playing field and gives you a clearer, more objective view of who’s likely to succeed.