How do I take the assessment?
If you are a WVU student, faculty or staff member, assessments are free through the WVU Purpose Center. You can email purpose@mail.wvu.edu to request a code.
Who will see my results?
Your Strengths data is protected through the Gallup platform and your SSO login. No one will see your results outside of your consent. If you have taken your strengths via the WVU Platform, those who manage the technical aspects of the platforms are the only ones with access to results and only access them at your request to help you troubleshoot an issue. Otherwise, anytime you participate in a team session, the group leader is required to get consent from participants before sharing a team grid or having access to the strengths others. If you take your assessment through the Gallup access platform, similarly only tech support will have access to your results.
Why does WVU use CliftonStrengths®?
WVU sees CliftonStrengths® as a tool on the journey for purpose. Knowing your strengths can help you build more self-awareness and put effective strategies in place to build stronger essential skills and show up for yourself and others in more effective ways. Purpose is your why, strengths can be part of the how. Additionally, research shows that students who use their strengths every day are much more likely to thrive in their wellbeing.
What should I do after I take my assessment?
After you take your assessment, go through your report and take note of or highlight words and phrases you really resonate with in the descriptions. Begin reflecting on where you see your strengths show up each day. Schedule a 1-on-1 coaching session or attend a Strengths 101 session to dig deeper into your results. After you have a good understanding of your strengths, continue to attend strengths workshops to better understand how to leverage them in different areas.
What if I took my assessment and forgot my results?
If you can’t remember your results and took your strengths through WVU, you can access your results at any time by going to wvustrengths.my.gallup.com and logging in with your WVU Single Sign-On
Can I/should I retake my assessment?
Gallup only recommends retaking your assessment after a major life change. Because your results are an assessment of your natural thoughts, feelings and behaviors, we often find that your results won’t change that much. If you’ve experienced a major life change and feel like you need to retake your assessment, you can email purpose@mail.wvu.edu for more information.
What do you cover in a 1-on-1 Strengths Coaching Session?
One-on-one coaching sessions are a space for you to dig deeper into your strengths in a way that’s most meaningful to you. You will meet with a WVU Gallup Strengths Certified coach for 45 minutes to an hour to talk about your top five strengths. You can explore your strengths through a variety of lenses from study skills and time management to leadership and career services work in these sessions. These sessions are completely free and confidential.
How is this different from a personality test?
science and rooted in positivity psychology research. Strengths are actionable and measure your patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
How can I bring this to my team?
If you’re interested in bringing strengths to your team, email purpose@mail.wvu.edu to get started. You’ll do a quick 15-minute meeting with a coach to learn more about the team, the needs of the team and get folks set up with codes. Codes are free for WVU faculty, staff, and students. If you are part of a community group, we can provide a discount code for you to purchase codes at $9.99/person.