By Marie Warren
Achieving your career goals are not as far off as they may seem. With the many workforce training programs available as a result of the damaged economy, there is no better time than now to pursue the career job you have been waiting for. This article will show you how to strive to achieve your career goals.
Confess with Your Mouth and Write with Your Pen:
How many times have you conjured up this great idea, only to forget it hours later because you did not write it down? It has been said many times over that writing things down solidifies plans. 'To do lists' that are written are completed more than 'to do lists' that are just thought about. Just 'thinking' about how to strive to achieve your career goals, it is like seeing the car you want but not getting inside to test-drive it. Inside the car, you can see and touch the features, feel the comfort of the seats and experience the smooth tyre performance. Writing down your career goals not only gives you a tangible promise (by seeing it on paper), as you write, it sketches a blueprint on your brain.
Draft a career plan and include a step by step plan of action that you will use as your motivator while striving to achieve your career goals. Start with the big picture as the introduction or overview of your career plan, then work your way through the picture, mapping out classes you may need to take or degree programs you need to complete. Be sure to use a time line - this will help you to manage deadlines, and put a little fire under you if you begin to fall behind. Make your career job plan as detailed as possible, including names of people who may be able to help you reach your goal. Finally, include a checklist to check off every milestone you complete. Remember to be realistic about your goals and time line.
Confess with Your Mouth and Write with Your Pen:
How many times have you conjured up this great idea, only to forget it hours later because you did not write it down? It has been said many times over that writing things down solidifies plans. 'To do lists' that are written are completed more than 'to do lists' that are just thought about. Just 'thinking' about how to strive to achieve your career goals, it is like seeing the car you want but not getting inside to test-drive it. Inside the car, you can see and touch the features, feel the comfort of the seats and experience the smooth tyre performance. Writing down your career goals not only gives you a tangible promise (by seeing it on paper), as you write, it sketches a blueprint on your brain.
Draft a career plan and include a step by step plan of action that you will use as your motivator while striving to achieve your career goals. Start with the big picture as the introduction or overview of your career plan, then work your way through the picture, mapping out classes you may need to take or degree programs you need to complete. Be sure to use a time line - this will help you to manage deadlines, and put a little fire under you if you begin to fall behind. Make your career job plan as detailed as possible, including names of people who may be able to help you reach your goal. Finally, include a checklist to check off every milestone you complete. Remember to be realistic about your goals and time line.
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