Part of the entire job search process is knowing how to set specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely goals to improve your career. If you do not create a positive plan to achieve something, you will probably end up with nothing, or certainly achieve well below your potential. Begin today by setting smart goals to compliment your career needs that will motivate and inspire you.
Importance
Find out why these subjects are important to your career, and see the proof in our statistical research.
Why
Once you realize the advantages of goal setting you will see things starting to happen and you will receive a great sense of achievement which will create and influence other areas in your life.
Statistics
Harvard class of 1954 were measured those who made goals and those who did not. Each time they grouped the goal-oriented graduates into finer and finer groups ... those who made goals every now and then, on a yearly basis, and on a monthly, weekly or daily basis, each finer subset of individuals ended up making more money, having more free time and far more happiness than the others.
In surveying salespeople they've found that 6 out of 10 do not set outcome-based goals at all and this group earns the least amount of all salespeople! 3 out of 10 set earnings goals and as in the Harvard study, this group of folks earns double the income of the no-goals group. Only 1 in 10 people sets specific goals but they earn 3 times as much as those who set no goals at all.
What To Do
Looking for a job or planning a career requires groundwork and careful preparation. The more you know about how to do it, the greater the probability of your success. A comprehensive list of Tips and Tools has been put together to help you no matter what stage of the job search process you are at. There is no use being told what to do, you need the tools to do it, giving you the confidence to identify and secure your perfect job.
Tips (Theory)
Any coach will tell you, the first step to success, is knowing what you want to achieve. Setting career goals is just as important.
After brainstorming and getting a clear objective about what you desire, write down your goal in an inspiring and fun way, that way you will be motivated towards your outcome every time you read it. And be SMART:
Specific:
Well defined.
Clear to anyone else reading your goal.
Measurable:
Know if the goal is obtainable.
Know how far away completion is.
Know when it has been achieved.
Achievable:
Know when it has been achieved
Realistic:
Within the availability of resources, knowledge and time.
Time Framed:
Enough time to achieve the goal.
Not too much time, which can let you drag out performance.
Tools (Practice)
This Goals Worksheet will help you prepare and set your goals.
Caution
One of the biggest mistakes job seekers make is to start looking for a job before they are ready. Setting goals is critical in all areas of your life - especially when it comes to obtaining a job.
Information
We are continually on the lookout for useful information for the jobseekers. In order to better serve you, we now post relevant articles, news items, events and service providers that may be of interest to you.
Further Research
The following career-related articles have been carefully selected to assist you in the job search decision-making process.
Links
http://www.careerkey.org/index.asp
http://www.studygs.net/schedule/
http://www.goal-setting-guide.com/smart-goals.html
Service Providers
Here are a list of service providers to assist you with your job search and employment opportunities.
Goals Magic
Contact:
Rod Moore, Goals Magic System
Phone: 0404 970 689 (In Australia)
: +61 404 970 689 (International)
Email: self_manage@yahoo.com
Websites : http://www.GoalsMagic.com
Company Description:
The Goals Magic System is completely FREE of charge. If you want more success and fulfillment in your life, if you are looking to achieve more than ever before, then this valuable goal setting system is a must have. Having a clearly established plan for the future is a hallmark skill of all successful people.