EFFECTIVE GOAL SETTING AND MISSION STATEMENT FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT

EFFECTIVE GOAL SETTING AND MISSION STATEMENT FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Establishing goals and creating a mission statement will help you maximize your career development.

Setting Goals: Let’s begin by having everyone complete these three steps.

Step 1: List an item that you don’t want in your career.

Step 2: List an item that you do want in your career.

Step 3: Write your goal statement using the SMART technique.

Here is an example of a complete response.

Step 1: I don’t want a job that is routine and boring.

Step 2: I want a job that requires me to keep learning and growing.

Step 3: Within the next 1–2 years, I want a fast-paced career working for a global cybersecurity company.

Your Career Mission Statement: Then write a brief description of your overall career purpose for the next 5 years.

Example: My career mission is to earn my CPA and work as a financial accountant for a major accounting firm, providing excellent service to my clients.

Discussion Tip: In addition to responding to the three steps for Setting Goals and writing Your Career Mission Statement, provide feedback on at least two classmates’ posts.