StrengthsFinder - What Role Fits for Intellection Careers?

StrengthsFinder Definition - Intellection

People exceptionally talented in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual activity. They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions. Here's the full list of CliftonStrengths definitions so you can check out your other talents as well.

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StrengthsFinder Intellection Careers - What Work Cultures Fit?

StrengthsFinder Intellection 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 Intellection

  • Being the recipient of decisions (and needing to execute on them) without explanation
  • Working on a team where acting before thinking is the norm

Yays for CliftonStrengths Intellection

  • Offer time to think deeply about both the theoretical and practical
  • Having time to get thoughts together before reporting out or sharing opinions in the group

Build Fitting Intellection 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:

  • Philosopher
  • Deep
  • Muser
  • Mediative
  • Intense
  • Intellectual
  • Critical Thinker
  • Reflective
  • Writer
  • Contemplative
  • Solitude Seeker
  • Introspective
  • Willing To Be Contrarian