More and more people are wondering where to safely take the Gallup test and how to avoid unofficial copies. This is important because the quality of the assessment determines the credibility of results and the value of further development work. If you're planning personal development or a team program, you'll find proven paths, selection criteria, and the entire process below.
In this text, you'll find guidance on how to take the test according to CliftonStrengths methodology, how to verify report authenticity, and how to combine results with coaching and workshops. You'll also learn how long it takes, what you'll receive after the assessment, and what to check before purchasing.
Where can you officially take the Gallup test?
The safest way is to take the test on the Gallup CliftonStrengths platform or using an official access code from an authorized provider. Results are then stored in your account with permanent access.
CliftonStrengths is a standardized assessment available online in many languages, including Polish and English. You can purchase access directly from the Gallup store or use a code provided by your company, trainer, or workshop organizer. For corporate programs, the test is still conducted online, but coordination is handled by a selected partner. Don't use 'free' copies and services that don't explicitly reference CliftonStrengths. They don't guarantee credibility and don't provide official reports.
How to choose a reliable source for conducting the test?
Transparency and compliance with CliftonStrengths methodology are key.
- Check if the provider clearly indicates the use of CliftonStrengths and operates with legal access codes.
- Verify that you'll take the test in a secure online environment with a privacy policy and terms of service.
- Ensure you'll receive account access with reports, not just a 'preview' of results.
- For companies, GDPR compliance, clear scope of services, and implementation support are important.
- If you're planning development work, choose an offer combining the test with talent coaching or workshops. As part of Team Talent Coaching, we work with CliftonStrengths, provide individual and team coaching, and offer AI Talent Development Coach support.
What does the online and in-person test procedure look like?
The Gallup test is typically conducted online. You receive a link or code, create an account on the Gallup platform, select your language, and go through the questions within a specified time. After completion, reports are immediately visible in your account.
In the in-person version, the test is also conducted online. The difference is that you sit in a room with a provided computer workstation and organizational support. The organizer provides codes and ensures proper conditions, while you log into your own account and independently complete the questionnaire. Data and reports remain assigned to your account, not to the computer on which you take the test.
Who can verify test results during recruitment or coaching?
The most reliable confirmation is an official report from your Gallup CliftonStrengths account. You can share a PDF file or show results directly in your account.
In the recruitment process, HR may request a report or account access during an interview. In coaching, work is done exclusively with official CliftonStrengths reports. The trainer conducting the session will verify that the provided document is a Gallup report and base the development process on it. In development offers such as Team Talent Coaching, sessions and workshops are based on your authentic results, and the AI Talent Development Coach helps translate them into actions.
How to verify if the result is authentic and secure?
Authenticity is confirmed by the report's origin from a Gallup account and consistency of layout and CliftonStrengths markings.
- Download the report directly after logging into your Gallup account. You'll avoid distortions and alterations.
- Verify that the test was conducted on the official platform and that the report contains full talent names and domains: Executing, Influencing, Relationship Building, Strategic Thinking.
- Don't share your login or codes with third parties. Share reports in PDF format or through secure account sharing.
- If you received a code from an external provider, check if they conduct the process based on CliftonStrengths and have clear data processing rules.
How long does the assessment take and when will you receive the full report?
Completing the test usually takes about 30-50 minutes. Questions are timed, so it's worth ensuring quiet and a stable connection.
Reports appear immediately after completion. If you choose the full CliftonStrengths 34 version, you'll receive a list of all 34 talents with descriptions and domains. The Top 5 version shows dominant talents. You can upgrade your account to the full range of reports at any time. Results are saved in your account and can be revisited for individual and team work.
How to book a test and what to check before purchasing?
Before purchasing, it's worth clarifying a few issues. This will help you avoid misunderstandings and immediately plan further work with talents.
- Choose a variant: Top 5 or full CliftonStrengths 34.
- Check available assessment and report languages.
- Determine what the package includes: just the test, test with consultation, or a broader development program.
- For companies, establish a schedule, GDPR rules, and code distribution method for employees.
- Verify if coaching sessions and team workshops are available after the assessment. In the Team Talent Coaching offer, we combine the test with individual and team coaching, and the AI Talent Development Coach helps plan actions based on results.
- If you're working with an entire team, consider workshops based on CliftonStrengths. They help translate talents into communication, collaboration, and goal achievement.
A well-conducted CliftonStrengths test opens a conversation about strengths in the specific context of work and development. The key is an official source, a secure process, and support that helps turn the report into decisions and habits. Combining the assessment with coaching and workshops provides a coherent action plan for individuals and teams.
Book a consultation and plan a CliftonStrengths test with Team Talent Coaching to translate results into concrete actions in work and development.