Know Your Strengths
Identify your signature strengths
The Know Your Strengths strategy is about identifying your signature strengths and using them to improve your work and career. This can involve taking assessments, such as the CliftonStrengths Assessment, to identify your strengths and then using that information to inform your career development.
- Identify your signature strengths
- Use your strengths to inform your career development
- Focus on developing your strengths rather than weaknesses
- Be open to feedback and iteration
- Take an assessment to identify your strengthsTake an assessment, such as the CliftonStrengths Assessment, to identify your signature strengthsPro tipReflect on your results and identify areas for developmentWarningAvoid being too critical or negative
- Use your strengths to inform your career developmentUse your strengths to inform your career development and make informed decisions about your careerPro tipFocus on developing your strengths rather than weaknessesWarningAvoid being too rigid or inflexible
- Focus on developing your strengthsFocus on developing your strengths rather than weaknessesPro tipSeek feedback from colleagues and supervisorsWarningAvoid being too defensive or resistant to change
- Be open to feedback and iterationBe open to feedback and iteration, and be willing to make adjustments as neededPro tipSeek feedback from colleagues and supervisorsWarningAvoid being too defensive or resistant to change
Sarah was able to identify her signature strengths and use them to improve her work and career. By taking the CliftonStrengths Assessment, Sarah was able to gain a deeper understanding of her strengths and use that information to make informed decisions about her career.
The Know Your Strengths strategy was inspired by the story of Sarah, who was able to identify her signature strengths and use them to improve her work and career. By taking the CliftonStrengths Assessment, Sarah was able to gain a deeper understanding of her strengths and use that information to make informed decisions about her career.