CAREER GOAL

SETTING
 Agenda
1. What is career goal?

2. Short term Vs Long term career goals

3. How to set career goal?

4. How to achieve career goal?

5. Why should we set goal?

6. Benefits of setting goal

7. Tips to achieve goal

8. Conclusion
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 What is Career goal?
A career goal is a well-defined statement explaining the profession that an
individual intends to pursue throughout his career. It is important for every
employee or job seeker to define their career goals clearly. It helps them to come
up with effective action plans.

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Short term Vs Long term career goals
SHORT TERM LONG TERM
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A long-term goal is something you want to
A short-term goal is something you want to do
do further in the future. Long-term goals
in the near future. The near future can mean
require time and planning. They are not
today, this week, this month, or even this year.
something you can do this week or even this
A short-term goal is something you want to
year. Long-term goals usually take 12
accomplish soon.
months or more to achieve.

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 Example
Consider a 17-year old who wants to become the CEO of a large engineering company in the
future. He must go through several stages, the first being passing his 12th-grade exams. After
passing, the teenager will then enroll in a four-year engineering course before moving to work in,
for example, a multinational company for at least two years. Next, he may enroll in a management
course from a reputable school.
 HOW TO SET CAREER GOAL?

1. Start with short-term goals first.

2. Be specific, but don’t overdo it.
3. Get clear on how you’re going to reach your goals.
4. Don’t be self-centered.

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STEPS TO ACHIEVE CAREER
GOALS
1. Be specific about what you want to achieve
2. Draw up a plan of action
3. Make a list of steps
4. Act, do not be passive
5. Read and listen to advice
6. Alternative plans
7. Examine your goals periodically
8. Repeat affirmations
9. Visualize your goal
10. Take action
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 Benefits of setting goal
• Provides Direction
• Clearer focus on what is important
• Clarity in decision making
• Gives you control of your future
• Provides motivation
• Gives you a sense of personal satisfaction
• Gives you a sense of purpose in life

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 Why should we set goal?
● There are some advantages to goal setting that can help with both
professional and personal development.
● Setting a goal allows you to take steps to achieve something big which can
be motivating when you are procrastinating or feeling discouraged.

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Tips to achieve goal
• Make a commitment
• Keep track of your progress
• Break it down
• Get help
• Be willing to revisit and revise
• Keep your eye on the prize
• Be consistent
• Let your goals grow up
• Focus on positive thinking
• Celebrate every success
CONCLUSION
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