Tips for taking the test:
Here are some high-level pointers regarding the assessment-taking experience.
- The assessment design is based upon a series of word pairings. The pairing choices are not always polar opposites. They can be two distinct things. You may like both of the options.
- If you like both options equally, let the question phase out without an answer. Try to use this option sparingly.
- The Strengths Finder assessment is a timed assessment.
- The assessment cannot be interrupted or finished in two sessions. So, please set aside 40 minutes to take it.
- Each pairing is presented on the screen for a limited period. The assessment is seeking your gut “I prefer this more than that” response to their pairings. This fade-out feature prevents the overthinking of any answer.
- Along with the assessment, you have access to a free copy of the StrengthsFinder 2.0 e-book, which will help you understand the StrengthsFinder assessment and the 34 themes. To download the e-book, sign in to your account, go to your dashboard, scroll all the way down and click Download My E-Book.
- Please take advantage of their reports and video resources too.
- If you encounter issues with your access code, please contact our office. For all other issues, please view the Gallup Strengths Center Help page.
The results will automatically load into your account. You can forward your results to others from within your account as well. There is no need to forward your results to me as they will be accessible to me within my Gallup coaching portal.
Take your assessment before class:
Click the link below to go to Gallup’s website and take your own pre-assessment:
https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspx
(Note you should have received an email from us with your assessment code for Gallup’s strengths finder assessment. You will set up a login and password. If you did not receive this code, please contact us for help.)
Prior to joining the class session:
Sign in to Gallup and print off pages 1 and 21 of your CliftonStrengths 34 Report. Gallup URL: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspx
- Page 1 shows you your full 34 strengths in rank order.
- Page 21 shows your strengths categorically and in a weighted fashion.
These two data sets will help you in the personal insight section of our class together.
Also, please print a copy of each handout below:
34 Strengths Brief Definitions
Balcony-Basement-Strengths-Handout
Additional reference material: