🖊️ Grab a pen and some paper to take notes, or

🔖Save the document to PDF (works for most browsers)

  1. Press Ctrl+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+P (Mac)
  2. In the print dialog, set the destination/printer to "Save as PDF" or "Microsoft Print to PDF"
  3. Click Save or Print and save the file to your computer.

Instructions: Review and respond to the prompts below.

  1. Reflection: Think about your experience (previous jobs, volunteer experiences, or school)
When do you feel most energized and effective at work/school? What are you doing? What tasks do people ask for your help with, or what have people said you are good at? What comes naturally to you that others seem to find challenging?
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  1. Take a minute to review the three columns. What do you notice? Are there themes across the three columns? Differences?

  2. Online Assessments: Now, take the High5 Strengths Test online (a free alternative to the CliftonStrengths Assessment). Review and save the results from your test(s).

    Want to dig deeper? Try the VIA Character Strengths Survey.

    📎 Note: You will need to register for both, but the assessments are provided free of charge.

  3. Reflection: Based on what you have learned so far, what would you say are your top 5-8 strengths? Spark ideas with our list of examples of professional strengths.

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📌 Pro-tip: Ask a person you trust to share what they see as your strengths. Other people often see strengths in us that we take for granted or don't recognize in ourselves. They notice patterns in how we naturally solve problems, lead discussions, or support others that we might consider "just normal." Getting an outside perspective can help you understand how others experience your contributions and give you language to describe your strengths in professional settings.

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  1. Add your strengths to your Self-Study Summary