MyStrengths Frequently Asked Questions
It is possible to print the Signature Themes Report in 20+ different languages. Currently, the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Report and CliftonStrengths for Students Report are available in English only.
Your results may be accessed by University faculty and staff to ensure your success as a student. For example, your academic advisor, career counselor, or instructor may use a strengths-based approach to help you learn more about yourself and others and opportunities to engage on campus.
In short, no. The results of this assessment are static and seldom change. Gallup does not recommend retaking the assessment.
If someone does want to retake the assessment, they would have to pay for it out of pocket. Some individuals find more value with purchasing their Full 34 report instead of retaking the assessment. In either case, you can check the Gallup Store to learn more about the cost.
How do I import my CliftonStrengths results if I have already completed the assessment?
Step 1: Access the myStrengths portal at purdue.my.gallup.com. Enter your Purdue (Career Account) username and password.
Note: The portal uses two-factor authentication, so you will have to verify and approve your access through the authenticator app.
Step 2: Click the menu in the top left and select 'CliftonStrengths' to see your results.
Note: If you do not see your results and need to link your results to the Purdue Portal, please select 'Transfer CliftonStrengths' and follow the instructions on-screen.
About Clifton Strengths for Students
According to Gallup, "A talent is a naturally recurring pattern of thought, feeling, or behavior that can be productively applied."
According to Gallup, "A strength is the ability to consistently provide near-perfect performance in a specific activity. The key to building a strength is to identify your dominant talents, then complement them by acquiring knowledge and skills pertinent to the activity."
The chances of having the exact same Top 5 Talent Themes in the exact order as someone else is 1 in 33.39 million. The chances of having the same Top 5 Talent Themes as someone else, but in a different order, is approximately 1 in 340,000.
Your Top 5 Talent Themes won't dictate a specific major or career that you should pursue. For example, having the talent theme of "Analytical" does not mean that you should pursue a major in math or computer science. Instead, consider how you can apply your talents to the major and career that are of the greatest interest to you or how the skills and knowledge you gain through a specific major or career will provide opportunities to transform your talents into strengths.
The strengths-based approach is not about ignoring weaknesses. It is important to be aware of areas that are not strengths; however, instead of spending a lot of time and energy trying to turn those weaknesses into strengths, figure out ways to manage those weaknesses so that they don't prevent you from being successful.
No. The CliftonStrengths assessment is a tool to help your own self-discovery and to take action on that self-discovery. Your Top 5 Talent Themes are intended to help raise your awareness about where you naturally excel or have the potential to excel. They are not intended to box you in but rather serve as a platform for reflection and conversation that can be helpful as you navigate choices and opportunities related to academics, career, relationships, getting involved on campus, and more.