No. The CliftonStrengths® assessment is a descriptive tool, not a predictive one — it is designed to help individuals understand and develop their most dominant talents. It is not meant for comparing people or making hiring decisions. Gallup does not recommend using CliftonStrengths for employee selection and does not associate specific themes with success in particular roles.
If you're interested in talent-based hiring, Gallup offers analytics-based hiring services that are specifically built for selection and designed to identify candidates who share talents with your organization’s top performers.
Want to learn more about Gallup’s approach to attracting and hiring top talent? Learn more by viewing our webpage Identify Top Talent and Hire for Potential.