“i know you did not get there by chance – you designed your life.

mapping your future:

strategies for developing
clear career goals
presented by trixie celestino
“i know you did not get there by chance – you designed your life.”

learning objectives:
1. understand the importance of clear career
goals
2. develop practical strategies for mapping
future career goals
“i know you did not get there by chance – you designed your life.”

an average person spends

90, 000 hours

at work over a lifetime.

Andrew Naber
industrial-organizational psychologist and data scientist
“i know you did not get there by chance – you designed your life.”

why are clear career goals

important ?
• provides direction and purpose

• help make informed decisions about your

education, training and job choices

• provides motivation and sense of fulfillment

• align your personal values and strengths

with your career choices, leading to greater
job satisfaction
“i know you did not get there by chance – you designed your life.”

why we fail to achieve our career

goals?
• lack of goal clarity
• leaving it to chance
• we don’t break it down
• our goals are unrealistic
• we don’t share our goals
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how to set clear career goals?

conducting research

assessing your
interests, skills,
and values

seeking guidance
and support
flexibility and
adaptability
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setting SMART goals

SMART
method developed by george t. doran

specific measurable achievable relevant time-bound

“i know you did not get there by chance – you designed your life.”

SMART
method
clearly define your goals
Specific

Measurable establish concrete criteria to track your progress

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SMART
method
Attainable Ensure your goals are realistic and within your reach,
considering your skills and resources.

Relevant Align your goals with your long-term aspirations and

personal values.

Time-bound Set deadlines and create a timeline to keep yourself

accountable.
“i know you did not get there by chance – you designed your life.”

career vision board:

a display that visualize your career goals

Ask yourself these questions:

• What is my perfect career?
• Where do I want to be 10 years from now?
• What are my career goals?
• Who do I admire?

Find your inspiration:

Collect…

Inspirational magazine clippings

Photos reflecting your career goals
Motivational quotes
“i know you did not get there by chance – you designed your life.”

thank you.