CliftonStrengths

What is CliftonStrengths?

Salem State University is proud to help students build confidence and realize their limitless potential for success. The CliftonStrengths assessment paired with our workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions helps students recognize and leverage their unique talents to achieve academic, personal and professional success.

Why We Use CliftonStrengths at Salem State

Rather than focusing on improving weaknesses, CliftonStrengths (formerly called StrengthsQuest) helps students build a strengths-based mindset that will enable them to recognize, develop, leverage, and articulate their unique strengths and accomplishments.

More than 90% of Fortune 500 companies use CliftonStrengths as a tool for helping their employees with personal, professional and leadership development. This makes our program cutting edge as we help kickstart our students on the path to career success.

Did you know?

• There is a 1 in 33 million odds of having the same Top 5 strengths in the same order as someone else. Let us help you see how unique you are so you can confidently navigate your professional career.
• According To Gallup Research, teams and people who focus on their strengths are...
  • 12% more productive
  • 3x as likely to report having an excellent quality of life
  • 6x as likely to be engaged in their jobs
• People working in the strengths zone...
  • Achieve more on a daily basis
  • Have more positive, creative, and innovative moments

Resources

• Read definitions of the 34 CliftonStrengths talent themes. 
• Did you know? Each of the 34 CliftonStrengths falls into four strengths domains. 
• For more information about CliftonStrengths, visit Gallup’s website.