Setting SMART Goals

SMARTSETTING

GOALS

What are SMART Goals?

A powerful tool to define or refine yourcareer journey.

SMART Goals:

Who setsSMART Goals?

Anyone who needs to clearly articulate their personal or

professional goals.

Startingyour career?

Growingyour career?

Then setting SMART goalscan help you bring your

career vision to life.

Pivoting toa new career?

What does SMARTstand for?

EXAMPLE:"I want to work for a consulting firm with offices in more than 50 countries."

SPECIFICStellar goals are crystal clear and well-defined. They act as a magnet, focusing your attention along your career journey.

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EXAMPLE:"I will join three industry- related LinkedIn groups and add comments at least once a week."

MEASURABLEGoals that contain specific numbers or dates keep you on track and provide a way to measure your success.

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EXAMPLE:"I want to start my own business using the strengths and skills that I have developed over the years."

ATTAINABLERealistic yet challenging goals let you celebrate your achievements and provide personal satisfaction.

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EXAMPLE:"I want a job that gives me more time with my family."

RELEVANTRelevant career goals align with the direction you want your life to take.

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EXAMPLE:"I will enroll in a certificate program within the next three months."

TIME-BASEDYou set a deadline for your career goals, so there's a sense of urgency and you know when you can celebrate success.

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Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time-based