Strengths Based Resumes & Cover Letters

Integrating your top 5 themes from CliftonStrengths into your resume or cover letter does not mean you explicitly state them, “I am an Includer. I am a Maximizer. I have an Input strength.” If you go about integrating your top 5 Strengths in this manner, potential employers will be confused as to what you are trying to convey. Instead, when integrating your Strengths into your resume and/or cover letters, formulate Strengths into bullet points, phrases, or sentences that convey their greatness in a manner that makes the most sense, such as:

Resume

• Includer: Worked on various group projects, making sure that all members involved had a part and contributed to the overall goal
• Woo: Met with potential customers, welcoming them and established rapport quickly with them

Cover Letters

• Includer: In contributing to the mission of (Company Name) when conducting the role of (Position Title), I would seek the input of all staff members involved to make sure they are able to contribute to the overall project.
• Woo: I can ensure that the best possible service is given to all customers through my ability to build quick rapport with people and connect with them.

For more on this topic, see CliftonStrengths.