Goal Setting - Part 1

Friday, June 22, 2012

Today on Let’s Get Working I would like to talk about Goal setting for getting a job.

Goal setting can be incredibly helpful when looking for a job as there will be times when you lose your way and become disheartened as you get another ‘No’. By having a structured step-by-step plan you can just keep following the plan that will keep you on your journey.

There are six steps to achieving your goal.
Step 1: Define your goal
Step 2: Measure your current condition
Step 3: Formulate a plan for goal achievement
Step 4: Implement a plan for goal achievement
Step 5: Assess the effectiveness of the action plan
Step 6: Maintain goal achievement

Step 1: Define your goal
It’s really good to know how strongly you value work:

How important do you see work in your life? On a continuum of 0 being not important to 10 being very important, how much do you value work, what number would you give it?

It is also important to know what your vision is as it helps you strive towards this goal.

What mental picture do you have regarding work? What would you like to achieve in your career/work life?

Write yourself a letter from the future – write about the developments in finding a job . Try and imagine how you would feel about this success.

Write a vision statement in the present tense (as if it is happening now):

Eg. I am physically fit, financially independent, living on my own and working in a job I love.

Step 2: Measure your current condition
It is important to know where you are starting from so that you can start working on areas you see as needing work and you can see how far you’ve come in a few months
What is your current baseline situation in the following areas:

Financial situation

Health condition

State of employment

Family

Relationships

Level of performance

Self-concept

Next week:
Step 3: Formulate a plan for goal achievement
Step 4: Implement a plan for goal achievement
Step 5: Assess the effectiveness of the action plan
Step 6: Maintain goal achievement

Until next time,
Enjoy the journey!
Martha!

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Karen King from 19 Newport Crescent Port Macquarie posted on 27 Jun 2012
I found your article helpful and motivating me as well.