Jonker knew from experience that extensive client information and interviews are often still not enough to offer them the right guidance. The use of assessments provides the consultancy with objective insights which help guide its career advisory work. Although Jonker never relies purely on the results of the assessment, “In many cases, [the assessment] strengthens and objectifies our advice to clients.” 

“We use the Personal Profile Analysis (PPA) from Thomas International for all of our clients. The PPA gives us insight into their behavior in the workplace. With this, we can give deep insight into clients’ preferences, and accurate advice for their future career. For example, we regularly  deal with clients who would like to start their own business. If the assessment shows that their work behaviors are not conducive for entrepreneurship for example, we can explain this to the client in a substantiated way, and look for a career that fits their natural competences and traits.” 

The PPA assessment provides insight into an individual’s behaviour in the workplace, enabling Jonker to pass this valuable information on to  its clients. “This makes conversations easier for us, because we advise our clients based on a solid foundation, instead of on feelings and assumptions. In addition, it is also a very valuable report for the client, who gains more insight into him or herself, and learns about his or her own behavior. A big advantage of Thomas International’s PPA is that it is also available in Polish, so all our clients can complete the  assessment in their native language.”