A career goal is a general statement of intent.
A long-range career goal is a goal that incorporates all the information that you have gathered through Self-discovery and Investigation but may take several years of training and/or education to accomplish. An example of long-range career goals can include starting your own private counseling practice, or becoming a graphic art director for a large advertising agency.
A short-term career goal can be defined as a stepping stone needed to prepare you for your long-term goal. An example of short-term career goals can include getting certified as a private counselor, or getting a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design.
Objectives are the practical steps needed to help you achieve your short-term and long-range goals. There are three different categories of objectives:
Short-term objectives are activities which help you utilize the knowledge gained through Self-discovery and Investigation activities, and help incorporate that knowledge into the first steps towards your goal. Short-term objectives can include choosing a major, meeting with a career advisor, or signing up for a service learning or volunteer assignment.
Intermediate objectives include collecting the tools necessary to conduct a successful job search which will ultimately help you achieve your short-term and long-range career goals. these tools include creating a resume and portfolio, writing effective employment letters, developing behavioral interviewing skills, and conducting a job search.
Long-term objectives generally include those activities which incorporate the outside world of work with your college experiences. Examples of long-term objectives include getting an internship or co-op, sending out resumes and cover letters to prospective employers, and interviewing with various organizations of interest. Long-term objectives may also include planning for graduate school and future professional development.
EASY STEPS TO ATTAINING YOUR GOALS
1. Decide upon Your True Goals: WRITE down your specific goals and DEVELOP a plan to reach them.
Write down my dreams and goals? Develop a plan to reach them? You mean like a project plan? Yes, that’s exactly what this means. You may have heard the old adage: A New Years resolution that isn’t written down is just a dream, and dreams are not goals.
2. Take Action. Goals are nothing without action.
Be like Nike and "Just do it". I took action by reaching out and started writing. Every day I try to take some action towards my goals. It may be small, but it’s still an action. Have you taken action towards your goals?
3. Be Persistent and Work Hard: Success is a marathon, not a sprint. Never give up.
I think every story of success I read entails long hard hours of work. There is no getting around this and there is no free lunch. But, if you’re working towards something that you’re passionate about, something you love – then is it really work?
4. Learn to Analyze Details: Get all the facts, all the input. Learn from your mistakes.
I think you have to strike a balance between getting all the facts and making a decision with incomplete data – both are traits of successful people. Spend time gathering details, but don’t catch ‘analysis paralysis’.
5. Focus Your Time And Money: Don’t let other people or things distract you.
Remain laser focused on your goals and surround yourself with positive people that believe in you. Don’t be distracted by the naysayer’s or tasks that are not helping you achieve your goals.
6. Don’t Be Afraid To Innovate: Be different. Following the herd is a sure way to mediocrity.
Follow through on that break-out idea you have. Ask yourself "What would I do if I wasn’t afraid?"
7. Deal And Communicate With People Effectively: No person is an island. Learn to understand and motivate others.
Successful people develop and nurture a network and they only do that by treating people openly, fairly and many times firmly. There is nothing wrong about being firm – just don’t cross the a-hole line. How do you deal with people?
8. Be Honest And Dependable: Take responsibility
With this few lines which i believe when acted upon will help you realise your goals in life and bring you to your dream destination.
CAESAR AUGUSTUS
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