CliftonStrengths for Career Exploration

Search for careers that give constant opportunities to excel, that challenge you, and allow control over workflow and productivity. Look for roles and environments that challenge you daily and let you shine.

Recommendations: You probably love staying busy and seeing the results of your hard work. Dive into courses, student organizations, and research opportunities that push you to excel. Keep yourself engaged by trying out different things and finding what you love most.

Search for careers that do not have rigid guidelines and procedures. Instead focus on careers that emphasize flexibility and have a variety of work, tasks, or responsibilities. Consider roles in experimental or discovery-oriented fields.

Recommendations: You tend to excel in dynamic environments that embrace change and innovation. Shadow professionals in these areas to see if they fit your adaptable nature.

Search for careers that involve putting pieces of information together (i.e. into a plan, document, etc.) or putting people in positions to increase productivity. A compatible work environment may have constant adjustment and change. Look for careers that allow you to be an agent of change and make improvements.

Recommendations: You’re likely a natural organizer and thrive in roles that let you coordinate teams, events, or projects. Use your organizational skills to plan your career path and leverage your resources efficiently.

Search for careers that provide leadership positions and a chance to use your diplomatic skills. Avoid careers where you are expected to only be a follower and seek out environments that welcome change and challenge the status quo.

Recommendations: You’re no doubt a natural leader and thrive in roles where you can take charge. Reflect on your past leadership experiences to guide your career choices.

Search for careers that constantly challenge you and where your accomplishments are objectively measured. Keep in mind whether you prefer competition to be mainly with yourself or in a team setting since this may influence your job satisfaction.

Recommendations: You have a competitive spirit and thrive in environments that measure success. Set small goals to track your progress.

Search for careers that match your values, personality, and skills. Consider careers that require adhering to a clear set of regulations or standard procedures and routines, particularly where you have to enforce those rules. Leadership positions may be an option as well because treating others fairly is a strong value you hold.

Recommendations: You doubtless appreciate routines and clear expectations. Use your organizational skills to compare different career paths efficiently. Reflect on the boundaries that are important to you and how they can support your decision-making.

Search for careers that necessitate careful planning and thinking before jumping into action. Consider careers where research or analysis is part of the job responsibilities, that allow you to evaluate risks and make thoughtful decisions.

Recommendations: You, perhaps, carefully consider all angles and anticipate roadblocks. Organize your research on majors and career paths to assess risks. Consider gaining experience in research or analysis in your fields of interest.

Search for careers that allow you to maintain order for yourself and others as well as precision and details. Consider working in companies that provide a steady environment where follow-through is necessary.

Recommendations: You in all probability thrive in structured environments with clear routines. Create a routine for your career exploration process. Reflect on how you respond to flexible schedules and how you can create structure while making decisions.

Search for careers that have clear expectations, measurable steps, and few distractions in your work environment. You work best when you can tackle ongoing projects or assignments with a clear-cut purpose and deadline.

Recommendations: You most likely set priorities and take action to achieve your goals. Set goals for your career exploration process and track your progress. Reflect on where you find satisfaction in education, work, and life.

Search for careers that give you the role of mediator and where you can use your practical problem solving abilities to resolve issues. Ask about the company culture and how colleagues work together as it will be important to be in an environment where there is collaboration.

Recommendations: You often seek consensus and avoid conflict. Use your ability to find agreement to self-assess by discussing your ideas with trusted friends and mentors. Be mindful of external pressures and make decisions based on your own values and interests.

Search for careers that allow you to be part of a group or team. Being a team leader is something you may enjoy since you can create a feeling of togetherness. Working with groups of people who normally feel excluded is another area in which you would find enjoyment.

Recommendations: You probably value acceptance and making room for everyone. Join groups and organizations that connect you with others and allow you to explore your interests. Participate in team activities to build connections and discover your passions.

Search for careers that surround your with new knowledge and offers you the opportunity to develop creative approaches to situations or problems. You find it rewarding to be in a position as an expert of a topic.

Recommendations: You in all likelihood love gathering information. Use this strength to collect resources for self-assessment. Tap into your existing knowledge and share what you learn with others who are also exploring careers.

Search for careers that have a variety of task to provide more learning opportunities to increase your engagement on the job.

Recommendations: You no doubt love the process of learning. Research different career assessments and inventories. Apply the results to explore careers that align with your interests and skills.

Search for careers that allow you to work in a team and be in a friendly work environment. Any career that allows you to encourage others will be rewarding.

Recommendations: Your enthusiasm can be contagious. Visualize a positive outcome for your career exploration. Celebrate each step of progress and take it one step at a time.

Search for careers that increase your job responsibilities as you put in years at the company. You will excel in an environment in which the outcome and the process are both celebrated as achievements.

Recommendations: You tend to take ownership of your commitments. Make career decision-making a team project. Find a buddy to set goals with and hold each other accountable.

Search for careers that are a constant challenge so that you stay engaged. Your self-confidence can be useful in a position of leadership.

Recommendations: You often trust yourself and are willing to take risks. Use your confidence to make bold career choices. Gather information and listen to experts to make informed decisions.

Search for careers that use your logic and understanding of situations to problem solve for the company or for other people. Consulting is a career area that may be energizing for you.

Recommendations: You most likely see connections and patterns in many places. Look for patterns in your interests, skills, and values. Create multiple plans and options for your career path.

Search for careers that have either immediate leadership roles or opportunities to move up, as well as careers that involve short-term projects to initiate. Look for careers that value quick decision-making and innovation.

Recommendations: You most likely thrive in action-packed environments where you can kickstart projects and see quick results. Seek out leadership roles in student organizations, work, and classes. Remember to research thoroughly before jumping into decisions.

Search for careers that require research, analysis, and data collection. You will excel in a career that emphasizes investigation and facts in decision-making. Explore roles in various fields, including creative ones, where your analytical skills can shine.

Recommendations: You often love diving into data and making decisions based on facts. Remember to balance your analysis with your feelings and other strengths.

Search for careers that match your values since these are very important for your career happiness and success. Careers in the helping professions may be ones to which you are naturally drawn, in the world of business check out HR or management as well as companies and roles that support your beliefs and values

Recommendations: You are likely to have strong core values and thrive in organizations that align with them. Talk to professionals in these fields to learn more.

Search for careers that give ample opportunities to talk and form connections with other people. You may want to consider environments where public speaking, customer service, or being a spokesperson is the primary focus.

Recommendations: You probably love connecting with others and sharing ideas. Engage with different people and groups to process your thoughts and gain insights into various roles.

Search for careers that that match closely to your values. Consider working in fields where you can help people, human resource (HR), management and even financial planning or accounting/tax. Consider careers that offer a sense of community and align with your personal mission.

Recommendations: You lean towards believing everything happens for a reason and thrive in environments with a larger mission. Seek out volunteer opportunities to identify your values and reflect on meaningful experiences. Take on projects, class, clubs and experiences while at school that help you connect with professionals in careers you are interested in. Take advantage of the opportunities at college.

Search for careers that involve investigating information or exploring previous practices, environments, or societies. Consider careers where you work with history, preserving past traditions, or doing research to build on what has been done, such as archives, analytics, data collection, and human resources in the world of business.

Recommendations: You, in all probability, understand the present by learning about the past. Talk to professionals or dive into research in career areas to learn about their career paths now and how they came to be.

Search for careers that provide opportunities to interact with people and be a catalyst for their success. Consider careers where the organization depends on interpersonal relationships.

Recommendations: You are likely to see the potential in others and enjoy helping them grow. Look for mentorship opportunities in projects, extracurricular activities, and academics.

Search for careers that have service opportunities. Your natural ability to listening, offering advice, and showing compassion will be an asset to those who need understanding and resources to help, human resources, sales, sustainable businesses, companies focused on corporate social responsibility, etc. Look for companies or roles that prioritize emotional well-being and teamwork.

Recommendations: You are prone to understanding and sharing the feelings of others. Remember to reflect on your own feelings about different majors and careers.

Search for careers that allow you to help the organization plan and conceptualize new ideas and strategies. You can be a big part of new innovations both in the near future and well down the road, so look at start-ups as well.

Recommendations: You often use your ability to imagine and forecast to plan. Visualize your graduation day and the career you want to start. Reflect on the experiences, interests, and skills you want to pursue during college to achieve that.

Search for careers that provide the freedom to express your ideas and creativity. A career with a rigid structure may be too constricting. Look for the working environment where your ideas will be valued.

Recommendations: You likely love exploring possibilities and thinking creatively. Brainstorm different career paths and consider out-of-the-box options. Get involved in student organizations and campus activities to explore various interests. Stay open to emerging career fields.

Search for careers that give you the opportunity to make a personal impact. You excel at helping others realize and act upon their potential.

Recommendations: You probably recognize the uniqueness in others and yourself. Reflect on your own strengths and interests. Use your talent for understanding others to identify your own skills and abilities.

Search for careers that provide opportunity for in-depth discussion with colleagues and where sharing ideas is the main emphasis.

Recommendations: You tend to enjoy deep thinking and introspection. Reflect on what draws you in and what you value most in life and career. Use your wisdom to guide your career exploration.

Search for careers that allow you to strive to improve yourself and others. A team setting gives more opportunity to encourage your peers, as well as create efficiencies and building upon what is already established.

Recommendations: You probably like to focus on your strengths and manage your weaknesses. Use this ability to find a career that fits you. Cultivate your skills and let your successes guide your career choices.

Search for careers that allow you to work closely and foster long-term relationships with people.

Recommendations: You doubtlessly value deep relationships. Lean on your close circle for support and insights. Ask your friends what they see as your greatest strengths and interests.

Search for careers that allow you to solve problems or search for solutions. Decide if you want to solve problems for established companies or for start ups/emerging companies. Reflect on if you want to become an expert in solving one field or want the challenge of new fields or industries.

Recommendations: Approach career decision-making as a problem to solve. Use your troubleshooting skills to explore different career paths.

Search for careers that recognize your efforts and where you can have a lasting impact on the company or the lives of others. You might do well in places where they have a rewards program in place.

Recommendations: You likely want to make an impact where you can. Think about the legacy you want to leave at the end of your career and work backwards to plan how to achieve it. Identify the skills and interests you need to cultivate.

Search for careers that allow you to make connections with other people. Look for a career that emphasizes forming relationships because this will be rewarding to you

Recommendations: You are highly likely to love meeting new people. Connect with professionals in fields you’re interested in. Seek advice from a variety of people and apply it to your career exploration.