StrengthsFinder - What Role Fits for Learner Careers?
StrengthsFinder Definition - Learner?
People exceptionally talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. The process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them. Here's the full list of CliftonStrengths definitions so you can check out your other talents as well.
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StrengthsFinder Learner Careers - What Work Cultures Fit?
StrengthsFinder Learner 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 Learner
- Experiencing a "know-it-all" who dominates meetings by asserting his correctness and is not open to curious exploration of new ideas
- Having a monotonous role or set of tasks
Example yuck from client: "We acquired a company last year, so we're in the midst of major integration activities. Last month, I asked questions to understand the inner workings of a decision and my colleague basically told me to do the job and quit asking so many questions. This kills my Learner talent. I want to know how things work. I get curious so I can make connections and do my job better. To shut me off from knowledge is like putting me in handcuffs."
Yays for CliftonStrengths Learner
- Exploring many interests and being able to follow newly discovered paths
- Learning as many things as possible, and keeping variety levels high
Example yay from client: "Earlier this week, I couldn't figure out why a page wouldn't render the way I designed. Rather than getting annoyed, I turned up the volume on my learner talent to study the code behind the scenes and understand what was going on. I'm not a software developer, but now I know something new that will help me communicate requirements with our team. It helped me on this immediate project, and it will be helpful in everyday work life."
Build Fitting Learner 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:
- Curious
- Explorer
- Dynamic
- Growth-Focused
- Lifetime Learner
- Open-Minded
- Variety Seeker
- Inquisitive
- Early Adopter
- Studious
- Continuous Improver
- Discoverer
- Expert
- Multi-Passionate