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Planning Your Future
Section 1.3: Achieving Your Dreams
Taking Charge: Chapter 1
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Professional Goals
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Now, in college, is the perfect time to discuss professional goals
Find out whether your career offers advancement opportunities
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SMART: SpecificSpecific
Visualize yourself working in your chosen field
Write your vision in your journalBe as detailed as possible
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SMART: MeasurableMeasurable
Set your goals in measurable unitsIncremental success builds job satisfaction
and self-confidenceFocus on factors you can control
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SMART: Attainable & RealisticAttainable and Realistic
Unrealistic expectations only bring disappointment
Reach for high standards that stimulate and challenge you
Goals should be flexible and transient so you control them
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SMART: TimedTimed
Consider if the career you choose offers advancement opportunities
Set a tentative time line for reaching various levels
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Steer Your Ship to Safe HarborCheck your expectations against the
SMART rule and the THREE P’sKnow the facts
What does your career payWhat education is required
Keep your journal close
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One Final ThoughtBe aware of dream stealers
People in your lifeDistractionsTime management
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Further ReflectionsWhat goals have you already set for your
professional life?How do you vision yourself in your career?Where do you want to be in five years?
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Additional ResourcesSalary.com
http://www.salary.com U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor
Statistics http://www.bls.govSetting & Achieving Career Goals http://
lifeskills.endlex.com/article/career_goals.html
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