StrengthsFinder - What Role Fits for Analytical Careers?

StrengthsFinder Definition - Analytical

People exceptionally talented in the Analytical theme search for reasons and causes. They have the ability to think about all of the factors that might affect a situation. Here's the full list of CliftonStrengths definitions so you can check out your other talents as well.

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StrengthsFinder Analytical Careers - What Work Cultures Fit?

StrengthsFinder Analytical Careers - Energy Takers & Energy Makers

In the next section, you'll explore what fuels you up and what drains you. Just like gas (or petrol) in your car, you need to keep your personal tank full to be at your best. Each StrengthsFinder talent theme is energized and drained by different things. When you see the stick figure who looks strong, you can consider how these things fuel you up at work. They're your energy makers. When you see the stick figure who looks weak, consider if these things are draining you at work. They're your energy takers.

Yucks for CliftonStrengths Analytical

  • Things that can’t be proven. Even data can be frustrating if it is qualitative and not high on the reliability/validity scale
  • When people try to convince you to trust your heart over logic and facts, you will likely feel frustrated with that approach

Yays for CliftonStrengths Analytical

  • Getting to look for simplicity and clarity through data likely energizes you. When others glaze over at the thought of a deeper analysis, you get excited
  • Being asked to bring the level-headed view when others are in a heightened emotional state

StrengthsFinder: Building Analytical Careers - You At Your Best

Most people have a good handle on "What" they bring to the workplace. Resumes, CVs, and career development conversations are filled with lists of skills and job titles that show "what" you can do. Nearly everyone misses the "How".

Your Clifton StrengthsFinder talent themes help you communicate "How" you show up. It's how you think. It's how you feel. It's how you act. These are huge differences in each person that are differentiators on the job. Consider these adjectives you might want to consciously put into your personal branding efforts.

We recommend working a "How" description into the Summary section in your LinkedIn profile (if you don't yet use that section, don't worry, most people haven't paid attention to it until now). Of course, make up adjectives or phrases that describe you at your best. Try to avoid words like "motivated, self-starter" because they're so overused that you'll blend in with everyone else. Here are some ideas to spark your thinking:

  • Numbers-Oriented
  • Truth-Finder
  • Data-Driven
  • Questioning
  • Deep Thinker
  • Systematic
  • Rigorous
  • Diagnostic
  • Researcher
  • Methodical
  • Logical
  • Well-Reasoned
  • Coherent
  • Level Headed
  • Meticulous
  • Pragmatic
  • Scientific
  • Observer
  • Factual
  • Measurer
  • Evaluator
  • Inspector
  • Rational