7 Ways to Use the Predictive Index for Career Growth

First impressions can make all the difference when it comes your career.  The job market is more competitive than ever and you need to set yourself apart from other talent in the market.

Clients of MindWire are able to use Predictive Index^Ⓡ in an unlimited number of ways – that may include helping your neighbor as they look for their next gig, a friend from college who is looking to move on, or your adult child starting their very first corporate job. Pair your gift of an accurate strengths assessment with this blog to help those in your tribe make the most of their Predictive Index report. This article explores seven ways to use the free Predictive Index assessment to get extraordinary career growth. 

1. Craft a Stronger Resume
2. Elevate Your Digital Personal Brand
3. Evolve Your Elevator Pitch
4. Network Strategically
5. Guide Professional Recommendations
6. Manage Up
7. Evaluate New Opportunities

1. Craft a Stronger Resume

When your resume aligns perfectly with your unique behaviors and motivating needs, you’re able to communicate to future employers what makes you powerful and unique in the most authentic way possible. By infusing lines from the “strongest behaviors” and “summary” sections of your Predictive Index (PI) Behavioral Results report, you’ll discover how to create a resume that dazzles recruiters and unlocks hidden opportunities tailor-made for your talents, all while describing your unique talents.

2. Elevate Your Digital Personal Brand

Harness the power of your PI insights to craft compelling content that captivates your audience on LinkedIn or the social media platform of your choice. Provide specific examples of when you unleash your superpowers, highlight moments of peak productivity, and showcase your unparalleled expertise. Recruiters and future partners will be in awe of your authentic capabilities. The language provided in your PI report will help give you a head start when framing up your personal brand. 

3. Evolve Your Elevator Pitch

Picture yourself delivering an elevator pitch that leaves even the most discerning executives eager to know more about you. By incorporating lines from your PI report and the captivating takeaways from the complimentary walk-through of your results, your pitch will become an irresistible magnet for new opportunities.

4. Network Strategically

You can use the insights from your PI report to build powerful professional relationships with ease. Armed with the knowledge of behavioral preferences, you’ll be empowered to connect with others in a way that resonates with them, fostering collaboration, and leaving a lasting impact on every interaction. Just a little knowledge about Predictive Index factors can make you a networking virtuoso.

5. Guide Professional Recommendations

Imagine having a library of recommendations that highlight your key strengths, painting a vivid portrait of your brilliance and potential. By leveraging your Predictive Index results to steer recommendations towards your desired focus, you’ll ignite curiosity and interest from top-notch employers and partners eager to leverage your amazing capabilities.

6. Manage Up 

Don’t only look to the future; you can use this tool now with your current boss. Share your results and give your current employer an understanding of your authentic behavioral strengths, paving the way for a harmonious and productive working relationship. Your PI report even recommends strategies for how your boss can best motivate and communicate with you, to get your most productive self.

7. Evaluate New Opportunities

Uncover your best career opportunities that align seamlessly with your natural behavioral traits. As you review job ads, consider new opportunities or promotions, and explore new horizons, you can discern which opportunities would and would not align with your natural behaviors and motivators. With this new way to consider job ads, you can be extremely selective (and ultimately successful) choosing your application and explaining how you’re the ideal candidate for the role.

Your Next Step

With these strategies in your arsenal, you hold the keys to unlock doors to career growth and success. The power is now in your hands to astound recruiters, peers, and even yourself with your exceptional abilities. Embrace the awe, eagerness, and curiosity that come with using the free Predictive Index^Ⓡ assessment to its fullest potential. Set new standards for excellence and drive your career to unprecedented heights. The world of opportunities awaits you – let your journey to greatness begin!