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Strengths & Orientation Screener

A quick, plain-language self-check that identifies your top character strengths and your natural orientation toward Ideas, People, or Structure. For teens and adults. Educational, not diagnostic.

What you’ll get

Top Character Strengths

See your top strengths with clear descriptions, real-life examples, and simple tips.

Orientation: Ideas • People • Structure

Understand where you thrive — exploring ideas, helping people, or building reliable systems.

Practical Guidance

“Watch-outs” and small actions you can use in school, projects, job searches, and interviews.

Downloadable Report

Save a clean summary with your results and tips — helpful for applications and planning.

What it measures

Character Strengths (mini-VIA)

Creativity, Curiosity, Love of Learning, Perspective, Perseverance, Kindness, Teamwork, Leadership, Prudence, Self-Regulation, Hope, Humor.

Orientation Meters

  • Ideas — exploring, creating, learning.
  • People — supporting, collaborating, leading.
  • Structure — organizing, planning, executing.

Designed for

Teens and adults (≈13+). Great for program choice, early career steps, or redesigning your role.

How long it takes

About 5–7 minutes. 48 short statements rated from 1 (not like me) to 5 (very much like me).

How it works

1) Rate statements

Respond to 48 quick items about how you learn, work, and collaborate.

2) See your results

Instant readout of top strengths, orientation bars, and plain-language tips.

3) Plan next steps

Use suggestions to pick courses, projects, or roles — or request a call to discuss.

What results look like

Top strengths (example)

  • Creativity — High. You improve things and enjoy open-ended tasks.
  • Kindness — High. You notice needs and support others.
  • Perseverance — Moderate. You finish what you start with steady pacing.

Each strength includes: description, real-life examples, watch-outs, and a “try this” tip.

Orientation (example)

Ideas — 72%
People — 58%
Structure — 46%

You’ll also get a short note explaining where you’re most likely to thrive.

Strengths & Orientation Screener

Spot your signature character strengths and your natural work/study orientation (Ideas • People • Structure). Educational self-check — not a diagnosis.

Instructions
  • 48 short statements. Rate from 1 (not like me) to 5 (very much like me).
  • Think about the last few months of work, school, or projects.
  • Answer honestly; there are no right or wrong answers.
Questions?

Frequently asked questions

Is this a diagnosis?

No. It’s an educational self-assessment meant to guide reflection and planning.

Who is it for?

Teens and adults (≈13+). Helpful for students, job seekers, and professionals redesigning roles.

Can results change?

Yes — strengths grow with practice and context. Use results as a snapshot, not a label.

How do I use the results?

Pick roles and classes that use a Top-3 strength daily, match your dominant orientation, and practice one small tip per week.

Can I talk to someone about my results?

Yes. Click “Request a Call Back” and we’ll follow up using your preferred contact method.

Want to talk about your results?

Share your details, and we’ll reach out to you privately.

No pressure, no spam.

Contact — NTI Follow‑up

Book free session

Initial free session is 15-20 minutes long, and it is conducted over phone or video conferencing