Explore your individual strengths

You thrive in roles where you can actively contribute to what needs to get done. Seeing the end results of your hard work is satisfying and inspires you to keep going and stay driven to the finish line.

Put Achiever to work

• Look for work and education environments that challenge you. Opt for situations where your success is measured each day.
• Select experiences (courses, student organizations, research, etc.) with numerous opportunities to excel as an individual. You enjoy staying busy, so don’t be afraid to try many things.
• Participate in experiences and courses that align with your skills and allow you to exceed expectations.
• What types of tasks do you enjoy most and where will you have the opportunity to do them regularly?
• What are my past proudest accomplishments and how can I relate them to major and career options?

You thrive in roles which allow you to tap into your organization genius. Whether it be forming the perfect teams, events, or projects, you shine most when flexing your coordinating muscle.

Put Arranger to work

• Determine how much change and what kinds of changes you are most comfortable handling.
• Consider roles that allow you to be an agent of change and make improvements.
• Use your strength to make a plan and determine how you can leverage resources and people you know to gain experience and make decisions efficiently.
• What resources do you enjoy orchestrating/arranging the most (people, money, time, etc.)?
• How can I prioritize my questions and resources to reach my long term goal of a major or career decision?

You thrive in roles and organizations which are in full alignment with your own values. You are motivated to work harder for issues you believe in and companies which support your own ideologies.

Put Belief to work

• Take time to identify and familiarize yourself with your personal and work values. See values checklist for support.
• Seek experiences with companies and organizations that have a strong sense of mission.
• Research the variety of opportunities in helping professions such as medicine, social work, teaching, etc.
• Talk with people who provide services to individuals and ask questions about the work.
• What values or beliefs motivate you most and how can they support your decision making?
• Have you taken other points of view into account to gain a better understanding of majors/careers you are considering?

You thrive in areas where clear expectations and set ground rules are required for everyone. Stability and calm are key for you in maximizing your productivity.

Put Consistency to work

• Research work in environments that have standard sets of procedures and routines to follow.
• Use your appreciation of processes and fairness to compare major and career paths efficiently (ex. Create a ranking system, shadow roles of interest, etc,).
• What boundaries are most important to me in a work and educational environment and how can that support my decision making?
• How might I balance my need for fairness if I am interested in roles that inherently value customization/individuality?

You thrive in roles where you can pair your cautious approach with careful decision- making and show those around you how to evaluate risks thoroughly. Your thoughtful actions translate into a sense of stability and protection.

Put Deliberative to work

• Organize what you learn about majors and career paths in a way that helps you assess risk. You may enjoy thinking with a pro/con list etc.
• Consider gaining experience with research or analysis in your fields of interest.
• What action can I take to feel confident in making a decision instead of afraid I am making a mistake?
• What are the obstacles preventing me from choosing a major/career path? How can I address them?

You thrive in environments where structure and routine are the order of the day. You are motivated to keep track of the details and schedules ensuring that everyone stays on task.

Put Discipline to work

• Create a routine you can follow for your major and career exploration process.
• Consider career paths in which you can maintain order for yourself and others.
• Your strength is appreciated in most work settings because of your follow through. You may not be interested in the obviously aligned office management or administrative roles, and that is okay.
• When your schedule is flexible (ex. exploratory major) how do you respond and how can you create structure while you make a decision?
• When does chaos frustrate you? Can that help you narrow down your search?

You thrive in environments where there are clear cut objectives and you are able to keep your eye on the target, prioritize your tasks, hit the deadlines, and accomplish the goals.

Put Focus to work

• You will be most satisfied in careers that emphasize identifiable goals, purposes, and objectives. When completing exploration tasks be sure to look for those qualities in classes, shadowing, volunteering, etc.
• Set measurable steps for reaching your goals. These will help you track your progress toward your major/career exploration.
• Where do you get your sense of satisfaction in education, work, and life?
• How much value do I put on autonomy in the workplace?

You thrive in positions which have clear job duties and expectations are well defined. You appreciate that both outcome and process are celebrated and recognized. RESTORATIVE™: You thrive in environments which allow you to solve challenging problems. You don’t fear a challenge, but rather enjoy identifying issues and navigating complex and difficult situations.

Put Responsibility to work

• When thinking about career exploration, can I set goals for myself in order to validate my progress?
• Are there work environments or industries that highly value commitment and have clear expectations?

As a natural problem solver, you can view the major and career decision-making process as just one more problem to tackle.

Put Restorative to work

• Can I frame my career decisions as a problem to solve?
• Are there environments where constant troubleshooting is integral to success?

You thrive in environments which allow you to pivot and change direction when the task at hand calls for it. You find energy in an environment which innovates and adapts as needs and outcomes shift.

Put Adaptability to work

• Research occupations that reward those with an ability to live in the moment and don’t require rigid adherence to rules, operating procedures, and time controls.
• Interview individuals who work in organizations where the work is experimental or discovery-oriented.
• Shadow employees who continually respond to the varied requests of their customers, tourists, guests, and patients.
• Have you had jobs or experiences in the past that were a poor fit? Was your adaptability strength seen as an asset or liability in that setting?
• What types of change am I comfortable with or find rewarding (ex. answering differing customer questions, making new hypotheses based on results, etc.)

You thrive in environments where there is opportunity to be in community. This kind of work is both meaningful and satisfying for your soul. It’s easy for you to stay motivated when your job is connected to a larger mission that you believe in.

Put Connectedness to work

• Identify volunteer opportunities that help you to determine the values most important to you.
• Reflect on experiences and the meaning you applied to identify skills, personality, etc.
• What is my personal set of values and mission and how can that be applied to my education and future work?
• Am I taking action steps to make progress or leaving the decision up to fate?

You thrive in roles where you have the chance to encourage and cultivate the special abilities of those around you. You are able to celebrate each unique step in the journey of others, recognizing that every step is a step forward.

Put Developer to work

• Identify mentorship opportunities in work, extra-curricular, and academic settings where you can support the training and development of those around you.
• Consider roles that emphasize teamwork and partnerships. You may be drawn to roles that focus on helping people reach their goals ex. teaching, management, counseling, etc.
• Your strength will be an asset to any organization because you help facilitate the development of those around you. Be open to opportunities outside of the helping fields if it aligns with your interests and additional skills.
• Have I identified mentors that can support my growth and development the way I do for others?
• Have I made progress with my current methods of major and career exploration? Is it time to try something new?

You thrive in roles which allow you to give input on the overall culture, the emotional wellbeing of team members, and have a service-oriented mission. you have an incredible capacity to hold space for others.

Put Empathy to work

• Look for experiences in which you need to work as part of a team. You will understand team members, support them, and help them work together.
• Listening is one of your greatest skills. By listening to the feelings of others, you may also learn more about yourself.
• Have you taken time to consider your own feelings regarding majors/careers in addition to the thoughts and feelings of those around you?
• What industries and disciplines have the best cultural fit based on your values?

You thrive in environments where there is a high collaborative focus and low competition among co-workers. You are also a natural mediator and serve well in situations where an objective third party is required.

Put Harmony to work

• Am I making career decisions to please others or are they my own preferences?
• Are there ways I can use my natural mediation and negotiation skills in a career?

You thrive in environments which allow you to be part of a group or team. Being a team leader is something you may enjoy since you easily create a feeling of togetherness.

Put Includer to work

• Where can you get involved to meet others and improve your connections?
• Join team activities that let you explore your interests.
• Although you include everyone, who are the types of people you enjoy working with the most?
• When exploring and self-assessing, are you consulting the experts?

You thrive in roles which give you the opportunity to make a personal impact and give recognition to others. You excel when you can help others realize and act upon their potential.

Put Individualization to work

• What are your own unique skills and abilities and how can those apply to your career?
• What situations are you comfortable with the rules being less flexible and where do you require flexibility for all?

You thrive in organizations which see solutions over problems, promote a convivial and friendly culture, and allow you to be the cheerleader for those around you. You are a natural promoter.

Put Positivity to work

• Am I avoiding any roadblocks in my career development or am I confronting them?
• Who can I share my career plans with? Will they continue to encourage me?

You thrive in opportunities which allow you to foster long-term relationships, have one-on-ones on a regular basis, and work closely with a tight knit team. You prioritize people over tasks.

Put Relator to work

• Do I have any close relationships with people in a career or industry of interest? Could I do an informational interview with them?
• Are there particular work environments that require small group collaboration?