Setting Career Goals for the New Year - Colorado State University Global

December 1, 2020

Specific: If your goals are too broad, it’ll be hard to tell whether you’ve met them. Don’t set a goal to “get a job in tech,” set a goal to become a network engineer.
Measurable: Set quantifiable goals so you can track your progress. You might tell yourself that you’re going to earn a specific certification, then apply for at least three jobs a month.
Attainable: Failing to meet your goals is always disheartening, so ensure that your goal is realistic in the time scale you give yourself. You won’t be the CEO of Google by this time next year, so don’t choose that as a goal.
Relevant: Pick goals that are directly related to your values and your long-term plans. If you’re determined to get a job in network maintenance, learning French isn’t a relevant goal.
Time-bound: Set an end date on your goals to keep yourself accountable and give yourself something to strive for. If you’re going to start an online certification, set an end date by which point you should finish the course.

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