Knowing your strengths AND articulating (meaning speaking clearly and coherently) about them, not only helps you choose activities you’ll succeed in, but it will also help you get a job. 

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), Career Management is one of the top 8 career readiness competencies employers want students to develop by the time they graduate (NACE 2019). Specifically, Career Management is the ability to “identify and articulate one’s skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences relevant to the position desired and career goals and identify areas necessary for professional growth” (NACE 2019). – Megan Randall

Time to discover your superpowers with the Strengthsfinder Test!

Strengthsfinder Test

• Take the strengthsfinder (VIA) test using the provided link and sign in with your email to view your results. Make sure to sign up for the appropriate test based on your age (youth 8-17 and adults 18+)
• Link: https://www.viacharacter.org/surveys/takesurvey
• Once you’ve got your results, find three different people and share your top three strengths with them. Do you agree with what the test says? Discuss and compare your thoughts with each other.

Poster

• Now, get creative! Design a poster with your name and top 3 strengths, along with their corresponding values. Make it colorful and unique!
• Hang your awesome poster somewhere in the room where you’ll see it every day.
• Finally, post a photo of your strengths poster on this path.

Meditation

• In the spirit of celebrating your strengths, try out this meditation that will continue strengthening your love for yourself.

To continue, head on back to the Module 1 Opportunity Card.