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Professional Goals

Professional Goals What are they?

We all have an idea of our futures and where it is that we want to end up in our futures. According to https://novoresume.com “having a career goal will keep you focused and keep you from getting stuck on a cycle where everyday looks the same and you forget what you are working for in the first place. “It gives you something to aim for, steps to follow to track the progress that you make.

When you are making your professional goals, you must have an idea of where it is you are wanting to start. If you are trying to get the job or if you are planning on an advancement this is moving up in your career field. Understanding where you want to go assist you because you must know where to start.

According to www.topresume.com an article written by Natalia Authenrieth she provides “10 steps to Setting and Achieving Goals at Work”.

1.) Get clarity on your team structure.

2.) Talk to your boss. What can you do to make their job easier and make them look good?

3.) Focus on what you can control and have a plan for the rest.

4.) Think about your career path overall.

5.) Go beyond immediate tasks and ting of the big picture.

6.) Get clarity on what goal achievement would look like.

7.) Schedule periodic check-ins.

8.) Ask for support if you need it.

9.) Do a periodic comparison of your annual goals with your to-do-list.

10.) Track your accomplishments

When you are planning goals on your current job you want to understand the structure of your team in your job, and your department. You can find this in an organizational chart that is sometimes placed where staff can normally see it. An organizational chart is similar below:

You want to communicate with your supervisor you can inform them of your goals with the company. You can take tips and ask questions on how to make your supervisor’s job easier. The goal with all organizations’ the goal is that the staff assist each other to make the company look good.

You want to be able to focus on what you can control. You want to do only what you can do. If you are wanting to learn new things at work to make you more marketable at your job, ask questions. This demonstrates that you can learn new things.

You want to understand and begin finding pathways to where you want your career path to end overall. You can do this many diverse ways. You can volunteer for learning opportunities at your current job; or volunteer at organizations that you are able to learn new things to assist you to becoming marketable on your job or in your career path.

You want to schedule periodic check-ins, most organizations consider this annual or semi-annual employee evaluations, in the Human Service industry this is consider weekly or bi-weekly supervisions. You want to want to discuss your job, performance, any questions that you may have; and listen to anything your supervisor may say to assist you in your career growth.

Seek out a mentor at your current job, your supervisor or anyone in the industry that you feel you can learn and grow from. These mentors are those who do not mind teaching others how they are able to become successful. This mentor will help you with accountability, and support.

You can create a goal that you can see physically; this can be a Vision Board or a goal list beside it you want to create a to-do-list also with what you need to continue to work on and complete. When you reach a goal on this list you can cross it out; and then update it every time the list is almost completed.

Track your accomplishments. You can do this via a spreadsheet; or even check in a journal. When you have achieved an accomplishment then you are able to document this and try to reward yourself with something that you enjoy; this can be planning a spa day. This will help you to refocus and continue to plan for your next steps to your career journey.

These are steps for those who are already in their career journey, most people may not be in their career journey at this time. You may need to prepare to get there. If this is where you see yourself here are five steps for you according to https://www.indeed.com

1.) Make clear goals. An important thing to keep in mind when making goals is that they need to be clear and specific.

2.) Be persistent and consistent.

3.) Make the goals more doable.

4.) Have both short-term and long-term goals.

5.) Have faith in yourself.

What you want to do for yourself you want to create SMART Goals; these are

Specific

Measurable

Attainable

Realistic

Timely

What this will look like:

Specific: I will apply for a job using my Medical Assistant Degree.

Measurable: The next year after my practicum or externship I will be in my career field.

Attainable: I will begin applying for medical assistant jobs; and volunteer opportunities while I am seeking my ideal employment.

Realistic: I will complete five applications weekly to get a Medical Assisting Job.

Timely: I will give myself a year to get into my medical assisting career.

You want to be consistent; and persistent. You want to network with those individuals you are meeting with to keep your name relevant; so, you can stay at their mental forefronts in case they have an opportunity for you.

You want to make sure you can make the goals attainable. Create goals that you know you will be able to reach. These are those goals that are more short-term. You want to have both short term and long-term goals. When you complete your short-term goals, you grow confident that you will complete and achieve your long-term goals.

You want to know that you can do what you have set your mind to do. Encourage yourself daily, set up, speak & writer affirmations. Even create a goal list, or a vision board of where you want to go or both. This will continue to keep you encouraged daily that you are making progress.

Professional Goals What are They Worksheet

We all have an idea of what it is that we are wanting to do in our futures, especially when it comes to our careers. Are you currently in your career path?

Yes No

Are you currently employed?

Yes No

If you are currently employed, what are your five of your goals for your current employment?

Are you currently enrolled in school for the career path that you are wanting to do?

Yes No

If you are enrolled into a program in college for your career path, what is it that you actually want to do?

What is your expected graduation date in school?

Month:

Day:

Year:

We have an idea of what it is that you are wanting to do in your career path. We have your graduation date. Let us document your goals for this accomplishment. In the space provided document your five goals for your career path. Make sure you make these SMART Goals.

Have you started to Network to get to these goals?

Yes No

In the space provided, document the organizations that you have begun networking with?

Organization Name

Contact’s Name

Phone Number

Address

Website

Contact’s Email address