{"id":8719,"date":"2023-08-17T14:35:04","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T18:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/?page_id=8719"},"modified":"2024-08-12T10:58:01","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T14:58:01","slug":"career-self-assessment-and-your-clifton-strengths","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/career-self-assessment-and-your-clifton-strengths\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Self-Assessment and Your Clifton Strengths"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Self-Assessment of Your Strengths<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nWhile CliftonStrengths do not tell us what careers we should pursue, they can be used as a tool to help us assess the types of work environments where we might thrive. Use the descriptions and questions below to consider how your Strengths might help you identify and align your interests, values and skills.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n \r\n

Dynamic Go-Getter<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Achiever<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\nYou enjoy roles where you can work hard and stay productive. You want to see the end results of your hard work.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em>\r\n<\/span>

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Activator<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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You enjoy environments that prioritize taking action and getting things started. You may prefer project based work that allows you to see results and move to something new in shorter time frames.\u00a0 thrive in project-oriented environments, ones that have a beginning, middle and end. You may enjoy innovation and the chance to motivate a team.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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<\/svg> How Can I Use This Strength?<\/b><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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  1. Identify informal\/formal leadership roles within student organizations, work, and classes\u00a0 that you can step into.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Look for experiences that allow you to have independence in decision making.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Thoroughly research professions, organizations, and companies to identify the ones that are results-oriented. <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

    <\/svg> Questions to Ask Yourself<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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    1. Am I rushing my decision on careers\/majors?<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
    2. Why is starting things rewarding to you? How can that be included in education and careers? <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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      Adaptability<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\nYou find energy in an environment which innovates and adapts as needs and outcomes shift. You prefer environments that encourage flexibility and provide room to adapt to situations and circumstances. You take things as they come and may not enjoy having to plan far ahead in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em>\r\n\r\n

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      Analytical<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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      You excel in roles that require precision, facts, and collecting data. You enjoy being able to fully research an idea. You enjoy environments that emphasize data based decision making and problem solving. You want to gather as much information as you can to inform decisions.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n

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      <\/svg> How Can I Use This Strength?<\/b><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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      1. Gather data about majors and careers you are interested in from multiple outlets including interviewing, volunteering, and using websites. Identify roles where you can use analysis regularly.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
      2. Opt for experiences\u00a0that allow you to make decisions based on your evaluation of facts, data, tangible evidence, circumstantial evidence, and research findings.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
      3. Be open to creative fields as well. Analytical thinking is not limited to math and science. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

        <\/svg> Questions to Ask Yourself<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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        1. Have I considered my feelings about majors and careers in addition to the \u201cfacts\u201d?<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
        2. What other strengths can I use to make a decision and avoid getting stuck at analysis paralysis. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\"\"\r\n

          Organized & Influential Leader<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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          Arranger<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\nYou 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. You are talented at organizing. You enjoy being able to put the pieces together for maximum productivity and efficiency.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/span>\r\n\r\n

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          Belief<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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          You have strong core values and prefer organizations that are in alignments with yours. You thrive when working with organizations that support your beliefs. 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.<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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          <\/svg> How Can I Use This Strength?<\/b><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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          1. Take time to identify and familiarize yourself with your personal and work values. See values checklist for support.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
          2. Seek experiences with companies and organizations that have a strong sense of mission.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
          3. Research the variety of opportunities in helping professions such as medicine, social work, teaching, etc.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
          4. Talk with people who provide services to individuals and ask questions about the work. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

            <\/svg> Questions to Ask Yourself<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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            1. What values or beliefs motivate you most and how can they support your decision making?<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
            2. Have you taken other points of view into account to gain a better understanding of majors\/careers you are considering? <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
            3. <\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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              Command<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\nYou thrive in organizations where there is quick opportunity for leadership. You are able to come in and take charge, lending a sense of calm to even turbulent situations. You enjoy environments where you can have a leadership role and make decisions quickly.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em>\r\n\r\n

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              Communication<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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              You prefer environments that encourage you to connect and speak with others. Sharing thoughts and ideas helps you to think and learn. You thrive in roles where there is ample opportunity to connect and speak with others \u2013 either verbally or through the written word. You create alliances and connections through your verbal prowess.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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              <\/svg> How Can I Use This Strength?<\/b><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
              <\/span>\r\n
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              1. Take time to identify and familiarize yourself with your personal and work values. See values checklist for support.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
              2. Seek experiences with companies and organizations that have a strong sense of mission.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
              3. Research the variety of opportunities in helping professions such as medicine, social work, teaching, etc.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
              4. Talk with people who provide services to individuals and ask questions about the work. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

                <\/svg> Questions to Ask Yourself<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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                1. What values or beliefs motivate you most and how can they support your decision making?<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                2. Have you taken other points of view into account to gain a better understanding of majors\/careers you are considering? <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                3. <\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n \r\n

                  Balanced & Strategic Networker<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                  Competition<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\nYou have a competitive spirit and enjoy work that measures success and encourages progress and personal improvement. You thrive in roles where \u201cwinning\u201d is a key motivator. Whether in teams or on your own, having your performance measured for excellence energizes you and keeps your eyes on the prize.<\/span><\/strong><\/em>\r\n\r\n

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                  Connectedness<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                  You believe that things happen for a reason and that everything has meaning. For this reason, you enjoy environments that have a larger goal and offer a sense of community. You thrive in environments where there is opportunity to be in community. It\u2019s easy for you to stay motivated when your job is connected to a larger mission that you believe in.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n

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                  <\/svg> How Can I Use This Strength?<\/b><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
                  <\/span>\r\n
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                  1. Identify volunteer opportunities that help you to determine the values most important to you.<\/li>\r\n \t
                  2. Reflect on experiences and the meaning you applied to identify skills, personality, etc.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

                    <\/svg> Questions to Ask Yourself<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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                    1. What is my personal set of values and mission and how can that be applied to my education and future work?<\/li>\r\n \t
                    2. Am I taking action steps to make progress or leaving the decision up to fate?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                      Consistency<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\nYou appreciate routines and clear expectations. You are your best and most productive in environments where expectations are clearly communicated and measured.\u00a0 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.<\/strong><\/span><\/em>\r\n\r\n

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                      Context<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                      You understand your current environment by learning about the past and how you got there. You appreciate environments that value history and learning from past decisions. You thrive in roles where you can be the investigator. You enjoy researching the history of projects and opportunities which will propel projects \u2013 and people \u2013 forward by learning from the past.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n

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                      <\/svg> How Can I Use This Strength?<\/b><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
                      <\/span>\r\n
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                      1. Consider your past work and educational experiences to inform next exploration steps.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                      2. Research the history of fields you are considering to determine your level of interest in the future of them. You may be drawn to professions that consider the past including archives, museums, anthropology, national parks, etc, but you can bring the strength to any field.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                      3. Identify people in career paths you are interested in and talk to them about their history and how they got there.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

                        <\/svg> Questions to Ask Yourself<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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                        1. What topics am I excited to learn about and how can I apply that to a career or educational path?<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                        2. How can I still be open to change and newness in my major and career exploration?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n \r\n

                          Thoughtful & Compassionate Nurturer<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                          Deliberative<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\nYou consider all the angles and anticipate roadblocks when making decisions. You thrive in environments that allow you to evaluate risks and take time to make decisions. \u00a0You thrive in roles where you can pair your cautious approach with careful decision making and show those around you how to evaluate risks thoroughly.<\/span><\/strong><\/em>\r\n\r\n

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                          Developer<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                          You can see the potential of those around you and have a talent for cultivating it. You appreciate environments that emphasize and celebrate progress in addition to end goals. 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.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n

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                          <\/svg> How Can I Use This Strength?<\/b><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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                          1. Identify mentorship opportunities in work, extra-curricular, and academic settings where you can support the training and development of those around you.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                          2. 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.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                          3. 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. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

                            <\/svg> Questions to Ask Yourself<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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                            1. Have I identified mentors that can support my growth and development the way I do for others?<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                            2. Have I made progress with my current methods of major and career exploration? Is it time to try something new?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                              Discipline<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\nYou appreciate routine and structure. You enjoy roles that allow you to organize and value precision. 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.<\/span><\/strong><\/em>\r\n\r\n

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                              Empathy<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                              You are able to sense the feelings of others and put yourself in their shoes. You appreciate environments that prioritize the emotional wellbeing of the team. 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.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n

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                              <\/svg> How Can I Use This Strength?<\/b><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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                              1. 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.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                              2. Listening is one of your greatest skills. By listening to the feelings of others, you may also learn more about yourself.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                              3. <\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

                                <\/svg> Questions to Ask Yourself<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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                                1. Have you taken time to consider your own feelings regarding majors\/careers in addition to the thoughts and feelings of those around you?<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                                2. What industries and disciplines have the best cultural fit based on your values?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n \r\n

                                  Visionary Innovator<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                                  Focus<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\nYou decide priorities and then take action. You thrive in roles that allow you to turn your single-minded perseverance towards a task and accomplish it. 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.<\/span><\/strong><\/em>\r\n\r\n

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                                  Futuristic<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                                  Use your ability to forecast, predict, and imagine to determine who you are as it relates to a career.\r\n<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n

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                                  <\/svg> How Can I Use This Strength?<\/b><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
                                  <\/span>\r\n\r\nImagine where you are on graduation day. What career are you about to start? What experiences have you had as an undergraduate? What interests did you pursue through clubs, organizations, and internships? What skills have you honed through your courses?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>\r\n\r\n

                                  <\/svg> Questions to Ask Yourself<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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                                  1. Is my vision of the future grounded in reality?<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                                  2. When I imagine my future career, what are the aspects that excite me (the mission, the work, the opportunities, etc.)? <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                                    Harmony<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\nTurn your ability to find consensus and areas of agreement inward. Self assess by bouncing ideas off of trusted friends and mentors.<\/span><\/strong><\/em>\r\n\r\n

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                                    Ideation<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                                    In order to assess and identify interests, use your ability to explore possibilities without commitment or restraint.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n

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                                    <\/svg> How Can I Use This Strength?<\/b><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
                                    <\/span>\r\n
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                                    1. Take time to brainstorm all the possibilities that coincide with your interests.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                                    2. Consider creative and out of the box paths to achieving your goals; getting involved in student organizations and other campus activities can take you many different places.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                                    3. Remember to pay attention to emerging career fields and interests! <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

                                      <\/svg> Questions to Ask Yourself<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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                                      1. Where can I gain experience putting my ideas into action?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                                      2. When I have ideas about career interests, am I fully allowing myself time to explore them? <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n \r\n

                                        Inclusive & Insightful Thinker<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                                        Includer<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\nYour tendency to accept others and make room for everyone can be helpful in self-assessment. You can join groups and organizations that connect you with others and allow you to explore your interests, skills, and values.<\/span><\/strong><\/em>\r\n\r\n

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                                        Individualization<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                                        Your ability to recognize the uniqueness in people could potentially help you recognize what you yourself are best at!<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n

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                                        <\/svg> How Can I Use This Strength?<\/b><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
                                        <\/span>\r\n\r\nRecognize the uniqueness in yourself. You are great at figuring out what others do best, so mine for skills, interests, and abilities by turning that talent inward. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>\r\n\r\n

                                        <\/svg> Questions to Ask Yourself<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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                                        1. What are your own unique skills and abilities and how can those apply to your career?<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                                        2. What situations are you comfortable with the rules being less flexible and where do you require flexibility for all? <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                                          Input<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\nCollecting and gathering information is a key component of self-assessment, and you can leverage your input strength to do this!<\/span><\/strong><\/em>\r\n\r\n

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                                          Intellection<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                                          Introspection, depth, and wisdom all characterize intellection. Use these tendencies to think deeply about yourself.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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                                          <\/svg> How Can I Use This Strength?<\/b><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
                                          <\/span>\r\n\r\nDig deep and ask yourself about the kinds of things you are most drawn to, what you are best at, and what you value most in life and career. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>\r\n\r\n

                                          <\/svg> Questions to Ask Yourself<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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                                          1. When you think about career options, which ones are you the most curious about?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                                          2. After you have ruminated on your career options, have you shared those with trusted friends and family to get their feedback? <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n \r\n

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                                            Enthusiastic & Uplifting Collaborator<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                                            Learner<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\nThe process of learning energizes you, so spend some time learning about the different ways to assess interests, skills, and values and how that connects to your career.<\/strong><\/span><\/em>\r\n\r\n

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                                            Maximizer<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                                            You have the ability to put the spotlight on your strengths and manage what you don\u2019t do as well in order to achieve. Use this to your advantage when assessing career fit.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n

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                                            <\/svg> How Can I Use This Strength?<\/b><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
                                            <\/span>\r\n\r\nYou know what you are good at – continue to cultivate those skills and abilities in the activities you choose as a student. Let your successes lead you to a career. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>\r\n\r\n

                                            <\/svg> Questions to Ask Yourself<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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                                            1. Am I setting realistic goals for myself? Am I allowing myself room to explore and redirect when needed?<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                                            2. Are there particular industries that constantly look for improvement? <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                                              Positivity<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\nYour contagious enthusiasm and ability to look on the bright side of things can be helpful in the sometimes overwhelming task of career decision making.<\/span><\/strong><\/em>\r\n\r\n

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                                              Relator<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                                              Because you enjoy genuine, deep relationships with others, chances are you have a close circle that knows you very well. Lean on them.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n

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                                              <\/svg> How Can I Use This Strength?<\/b><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
                                              <\/span>\r\n\r\nLeverage existing relationships and ask them what they see in you. What do your friends think are your greatest strengths? Have they recognized areas of interest that you are always talking about or values that you hold particularly important? <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>\r\n\r\n

                                              <\/svg> Questions to Ask Yourself<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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                                              1. Do I have any close relationships with people in a career or industry of interest? Could I do an informational interview with them? <\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                                              2. Are there particular work environments that require small group collaboration? <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\"\"\r\n

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                                                Confident Problem-Solver<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                                                Responsibility<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\nBecause you take ownership of your commitments, you might be best served to make a career decision making a team project or state your goals to someone else who can hold you accountable.<\/strong><\/span><\/em>\r\n\r\n

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                                                Restorative<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                                                As a natural problem solver, you can view the major and career decision-making process as just one more problem to tackle.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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                                                <\/svg> How Can I Use This Strength?<\/b><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
                                                <\/span>\r\n\r\nConsider how you typically like to troubleshoot and solve problems and apply that same method to solving the question of Who am I and what kind of career do I want? <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>\r\n\r\n

                                                <\/svg> Questions to Ask Yourself<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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                                                1. Can I frame my career decisions as a problem to solve?<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                                                2. Are there environments where constant troubleshooting is integral to success?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                                                  Self-Assurance<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\nYou know yourself and are willing to take risks. Choosing a major or career can feel like a big leap for some, but with your strength, you are more comfortable and confident than most.<\/strong><\/em><\/span>\r\n\r\n

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                                                  Significance\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                                                  Y<\/strong><\/span>our<\/strong> <\/em>ability to complete projects of influence, desire to make an impact, and appreciation of an audience can help with self-assessment.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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                                                  <\/svg> How Can I Use This Strength?<\/b><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
                                                  <\/span>\r\n\r\nThink about what mark you want to leave on the world then work backwards. How can you achieve that legacy? What skills, abilities, and interests do you need to cultivate? <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>\r\n\r\n

                                                  <\/svg> Questions to Ask Yourself<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
                                                  <\/span>\r\n
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                                                  1. When thinking about my future career, what are the things that you would like to be recognized for?<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                                                  2. When thinking about first jobs out of college, would you consider smaller organizations, where your impact could be more immediately felt? <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\"\"\r\n

                                                    <\/h3>\r\n

                                                    Influential Strategist<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                                                    Strategic<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\nLooking for connections and patterns among your interests, skills, personality, and values should come easily to you.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/strong>\r\n\r\n

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                                                    Woo<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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                                                    Your ability to meet new people and break the ice is valuable in career exploration.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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                                                    <\/svg> How Can I Use This Strength?<\/b><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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                                                    1. Connect with people who are doing interesting work that you would like to learn more about. These can be people you already know, but as someone with WOO, you may not be afraid to reach out to a stranger.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
                                                    2. Seek advice from a variety of people and apply that to your career exploration.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

                                                      <\/svg> Questions to Ask Yourself<\/strong><\/a><\/h3><\/div>
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                                                      2. Are there work environments that would constantly throw me in the path of new people? <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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