developing a career plan can help you
outline a clear path as you begin
looking for a new job while it's
important to set meaningful career goals
you might become discouraged if these
goals are too difficult to achieve try
using the SMART goal method to help you
create realistic and attainable career
goals SMART goals are specific
measurable attainable relevant and
timely specific it will be much easier
to reach a specific goal rather than a
general goal for example a general goal
might be I will learn how to use
Microsoft Excel but a specific goal
would be I will complete an online excel
tutorial measurable ask yourself how
much you want to accomplish and how you
will know when you've reached your goal
for example I want to increase my sales
figures by 20% this year attainable
while you shouldn't make your goals too
easy you don't want to make them too
difficult for yourself either goals that
are not realistic and attainable are
difficult to stick to relevant make sure
that your goals really matter you
shouldn't spend time on goals that
aren't relevant and important timely
make sure your goals have clear
timeframes for example I want to find a
job within three months without a
deadline you'll have no urgency or
motivation to complete your goal meeting
a goal feels good and should be
celebrated whether it's a small tree or
big party reward yourself for a job well
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