The CliftonStrengths results I received seem very accurate. They provide invaluable insight into why I prefer certain activities above others. I'm even using them to refine my study habits based on the things I have learned about myself.
My number one theme was deliberative. This was fitting because I like to look at all sides of an issue before I come up with a solution. I carefully weigh the costs and benefits before committing to one plan or another. I don't enjoy surprises, even good ones, since I work best when I have time to think about situations before diving into them.
My second theme, input, is an interesting one. I always wanted to be a librarian when I was younger. This makes sense considering that the input theme has to do with collecting and archiving things. These days I collect my favorite books and have a thriving Pinterest account (it's basically online hoarding therapy).
Intellection was my third theme. I think this one goes along with being an introvert. I like to think about things that have happened, things that are going to happen and things that probably never will happen. I also enjoy thinking about problems and coming up with solutions to them.
This goes along nicely with my fourth theme, analytical. I search out the causes of problems and think about factors that might affect any given situation. This is similar to the deliberative theme.
My last theme is learner, which is certainly accurate. I love learning new things, no matter what subject. I have been known to spend hours online researching a random topic that I decided I wanted to understand for no reason other than it seemed interesting and I like learning new things.
Today in our BUS 2001 class, we conducted interviews with someone who had a theme in common with us. I interviewed Kyle Sisk, a sophomore pursuing a business management degree. I selected him to interview because we actually had two themes in common, analytical and intellection.
The interview went really well. I asked him about his themes and if they described him accurately. His were analytical, intellection, competition, relator and restorative. He told me that the two that most described him were competition and analytical. He talked about how he's motivated to make good grades by his competitive nature and that he likes to consider possible outcomes. This makes him study more than the average student because his analytical nature tells him that if he wants to make good grades, he has to put in the effort required.
I also thought the restorative theme fit Kyle well since his major is business management. People with a strong restorative theme are good at figuring out problems and resolving issues. This is a great strength for managers to have.
Kyle also told me he works well as a group project leader because he can assign roles to fit each person in the project by inferring what they will be best at. This ability demonstrates his relator theme and also involves his ability to analyze people and accurately judge their strengths.
When I asked Kyle how he would describe himself to a potential employer, he told me that he is a person who determines the risks and benefits of decision and then uses this to make the best decision possible.
All in all, taking the CliftonStrengths Assessment was an enjoyable experience. The whole process, including the interview, revealed a lot to me about myself and also about the students around me. I certainly recommend taking this assessment to anyone that desires to gain more insight into their personality and capture their strengths.
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Brooklyn French
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