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Introducing the Strengths Studio Podcast from Career Services

Aug 30, 2023

Salem State Career Services is excited to launch our new CliftonStrengths podcast, Strengths Studio!

About the Podcast

Strengths Studio helps students apply their own unique strengths to succeed in college and get career ready.

We know that success starts with understanding you, which is why our Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths coaches are helping you use what you’re naturally good at to achieve your goals. Become a pro at answering the famous interview question, “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” and leverage your strengths when working in a team or on your next class project. You’ll even learn how to resolve roommate conflict and develop an action plan that will take your success to the next level.

Listen to our short, biweekly podcast episodes every other Wednesday. Episodes are available on Spotify and YouTube.

Strengths Studio Podcast Episodes 

Introduction to CliftonStrengths Series

E1: Why CliftonStrengths?

In this episode, you’ll learn about what CliftonStrengths is, why it’s going to help you as a college student, and how you can take the assessment to find out what your strengths are. Episode 1 is the first episode in our four-part Introduction to CliftonStrengths series.

Release Date: September 6, 2023

E2: Talents vs. Strengths

We’re diving deeper into what your strengths really are, how they show up in everyday life, and how they differ from talents. Episode 2 is part of our four-part Introduction to CliftonStrengths series.

Release Date: September 20, 2023

E3: Balconies and Basements with Jeffrey Garbutt

In this episode, we break down the 4 strengths domains. Then, we talk about the positive and negative aspects of our strengths, called Balconies and Basements. Special guest and Salem State HESA graduate student Jeffrey Garbutt offers his perspective. Episode 3 is part of our four-part Introduction to CliftonStrengths series.

Release Date: October 4, 2023

E4: Name It, Claim It, Aim It with Helaina Polito

We talk about how to put our strengths into action and invest in them! Helaina Polito, the Associate Director of Salem State Career Services, gives an example of she aims one of her top strengths. Episode 4 is the last episode in our four-part Introduction to CliftonStrengths series.

Release Date: October 18, 2023

Strengths in Teams Series

E5: Strengths in Teams

Learn why teamwork is so important (especially for college students), and find out what great teams have in common. Episode 5 is part of our three-part Strengths in Teams series.

Release Date: November 1, 2023

E6: Resolving Conflict

In this episode, gain valuable conflict resolution skills you need to resolve conflict in everyday life. Listen all the way through for a step-by-step guide on how to address conflict with a roommate. Episode 6 is part of our three-part Strengths in Teams series.

Release Date: November 15, 2023

E7: Talking About Teamwork in an Interview

We explain how to answer situational interview questions using the STARR method. Learn how to answer the question, “When was a time you worked in a team and what role did you play?” Episode 7 is the last episode in our three-part Strengths in Teams series.

Release Date: November 29, 2023

Strengths Studio Show Notes and CliftonStrengths Assessment Instructions

Learn to apply your own unique strengths to succeed as a college student and get career-ready! Our team of Gallup-Certified coaches at Salem State Career Services are your personal trainers, and CliftonStrengths is your path to the finish line that will help you achieve your goals. Become a pro at answering the famous interview question, “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” and leverage your strengths when working in a team or on your next class project. Tune in to Strengths Studio every other Wednesday to feel the power of CliftonStrengths!

How to Take the Assessment

If you are a current Salem State student, email 978.542.3030 strengths@salemstate.edu for your FREE access code. Salem State faculty and staff, please contact strengths@salemstate.edu to discuss how our team can partner with you around strengths.

If you are not a member of the Salem State community, go to gallup.com/cliftonstrengths and take the assessment at a cost, or contact your institution’s career services center.

Connect with Us!

Email strengths@salemstate.edu if you are a part of the Salem State community and have questions about CliftonStrengths.

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