StrengthsFinder - What Role Fits for Communication Careers?

StrengthsFinder Definition - Communication

People exceptionally talented in the Communication theme generally find it easy to put their thoughts into words. They are good conversationalists and presenters. Here's the full list of CliftonStrengths definitions so you can check out your other talents as well.

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StrengthsFinder Communication Careers - What Work Cultures Fit?

StrengthsFinder Communication 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 Communication

  • Having your expression squashed or shut down
  • Being alone or feeling like people want you to be quiet

Example yuck from client: "My boss told me I was one of the 'talkers' on the team who needed to stop the chitty chat and get more work done. She totally missed the fact that we're talking about work topics. I talk to think, and it actually helps me serve customers better when I can talk an issue out with my peers."

Yays for CliftonStrengths Communication

  • Connecting people or meaning through words
  • Making meaning or memorable explanations through stories

Example yay from client: "Put me in front of a room to teach or coach or guide. Let me explain to people the hows and whys of something. I can make it make sense for them, and that makes me feel alive. Nothing feels more innately human than teaching something through storytelling."

Build Fitting Communication 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:

  • Presenter
  • Transparent
  • Eloquent
  • Captivating
  • Expressive
  • Evocative
  • Poignant
  • Clever
  • Nuanced
  • Conversationalist
  • Entertainer
  • Chatty
  • Collaborative
  • Witty
  • Vocal
  • Word Nerd
  • Explainer
  • Storyteller
  • Writer
  • Interactive