Everyone has what Mrs. Chubb likes to call “Dependable Strengths.” As a career coach, part of her process is helping students discover those dependable strengths. Knowing your dependable strengths can help you stand out and improve your chances of securing a job or position.
In order to find your dependable strengths, you must first examine your good experiences. Go as far back in your memory as you can remember, and think about things that you enjoyed doing. These good experiences will help uncover your dependable strengths.
Next, identify the skills you used in those experiences. For example, helping the homeless requires kindness and compassion, and volunteering often involves empathy and teamwork. You will start to notice a pattern in your skills, which you can use to find more things you’d be good at in life and occupationally.
The importance of discovering your dependable strengths is undeniable. Knowing your dependable strengths empowers you to express to others what you bring to the “table.” This is relevant for job interviews, college resumes, trying out for a sports team, and more. Being able to articulate your strengths will help you communicate what you can offer to employers,
coaches, etc., and can help you stand out and get the spot you’re looking for.
Furthermore, Mrs. Chubb adds that being self-aware of your abilities and strengths helps you promote your “brand.” Your “brand” contains all that you offer and can give in a position. Being able to accurately describe yourself and what you bring to the table helps you promote your brand, and increases your chances of earning the position.
Many students come to Mrs. Chubb struggling to explain why they are the best fit for a position. She says to not worry; and that she is here to help each student identify his or her dependable strengths. Additionally, when you’re trying to get a position, Mrs. Chubb highly recommends that you are completely honest. If you don’t have organizational skills, don’t lie and say that you do. Although this may get you the position, it will backfire if you lie about your qualifications. Mrs. Chubb can show you how to tell the truth and highlight your dependable strengths so that an employer, college representative, university recruiter, or internship reviewer will look at your documents and want to schedule you for an interview.
In closing, everyone has had experiences that can help highlight their strengths. Work with Mrs. Chubb to analyze these strengths, develop skills, and set you up for success and independence in your future.
