Overview

When considering next steps in your career development journey, it is important to set goals. How do you set goals so that you are sure you can and will meet them? Use the SMART Goal framework!

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SMART Goals

An example of a goal that meets all of these criteria could therefore be:

“By the end of the semester, I will have 3 career conversations with people in the design field who know about internship opportunities.”

Revisit Goals Frequently and Create New Goals

Interests, values, goals change as frequently as our lives change. It is ok for goals to get pushed back or altered as you learn more. Make sure you revisit your goals, particularly at the end of any established timelines or after you achieve one of those goals. Set new goals based on your experience and reflection on previous ones and what steps you want to take next.

Journal Activity

Create 4 Smart goals related to your future career plans. It is important to know where you want to go even if this changes over time. This will help you secure your next experience. Reflect on your next step and likely where you want to go. Document these goals so that you can reassess them. Utilize your career centers in this process.

Overview

SMART Goals

Revisit Goals Frequently and Create New Goals​

Journal Activity

Revisit Goals Frequently and Create New Goals