Mia Quevedo Strengths

Reflect upon “wrong fit” jobs you have had in the past. Determine whether your Adaptability talent was viewed as a plus or as a liability.

Identify three to four occupations that reward those with an ability to live in the moment. Avoid professions that require rigid adherence to rules, operating procedures, and time controls.

Leverage your ability not to feel overwhelmed by multifaceted assignments. Document three to five instances during the day when you successfully juggled competing tasks.

Consider participating in extemporaneous speech tournaments or improvisational theater. Play to your ability to capitalize on each moment.

Surround yourself with individuals who, like you, pause to take in the world’s loveliness as it appears. Identify people who automatically put aside what they are doing to watch a sunset, listen to rustling leaves, or enjoy the arts.

Choose a work environment where your talents will be appreciated.

Choose a career that allows you to improve on the qualities you already have.

Consider specialized programs that allow you to refine your talents

Involve yourself in mentoring or tutoring.

Discover your best way to learn, and stick to it.

Work in organizations and roles in which you can be independent.

You will be a good questioner of actions, helping others to think through their decisions before moving ahead too quickly.

If you work best alone, study on your own before engaging in group discussions. This will allow you to reinforce what you have learned with the group, without needing to rely on the group.

Look for job opportunities and internships in which you will be recognized for your seriousness and your ability to raise ques­tions about decisions that are made.

When taking a test, go through the questions slowly, concentrating on the ones you are most sure of first. Address the others later so that you have time to complete the exam.

Choose a work environment that matches your most productive thinking environment. If you think best when it’s quiet, choose a quiet work environment. If working with others stimulates your thinking, choose to work in a team environment.

Look at careers in which you can interact with colleagues and have philosophical debates.

Research subjects that interest and intrigue you

Practice presenting ideas that matter to you

Read and collect books that pique your curiosity.

Dream big. Write down your dreams, and continue to make progress toward your biggest dreams.

Choose jobs that will help you gain the connections you need for the job you want after graduation.

Take risks to gain new insights, even if they are out of your comfort zone. Set academic goals to project yourself into a successful future.

Surround yourself with people who will be instrumental in attaining your aspirations. Form strong relationships that can last a long time.

Risk taking a class that will push you to the edge in your thinking.