GOAL Setting
The Assignment
In this assignment, you will download the provided instructions and assignment file. You will make modifications and submit the assignment file to the assignment link as a completed file.
Click to open and download your instructions: Goal_Setting_Instructions x
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Click to open and download your assignment file: Goal_Setting_Organizer_Starter_File x (opens in a new window)
- Complete this assignment on the assignment starter file to earn full credit.
- Post your answer to the file ensuring your goals meet the S.M.A.R.T. guidelines.
- Save the file.
- Close the file
- Submit to this assignment link.
Grading Criteria
- Answer each part of the assignment. There are three parts: Semester, Month, Week. Student answers will vary.
- Answer each box/question in full to receive top score. Partial answers will earn partial credit.
- Post your answers on the file.
- Each answer’s top score is valued on the assignment sheet as follows: Semester: 30 points, Month: 30 points, Week: 30 points, Explanation: 10.
Goal Setting Template
Directions
For this assessment, you will use the Goal Setting Template (see example below) to identify the short term-goals needed to achieve the long-term goal of graduating from FTCC. To achieve your long-term goal, you need to develop the hierarchy of supporting short-term goals to complete in time intervals (week, month, and semester) until you achieve your long-term goal.
When writing your short-term goals in the template, follow SMART goal guidelines (see table below).
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SMART |
Is it SMART? |
Not SMART |
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I want to make $50,000 a year. |
Specific |
I want to make more money. |
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I want the family to eat dinner together three nights a week. |
Measurable |
I want a lot of time with my family. |
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I will have an entry-level job in my field after I graduate. |
Actionable |
I will be CEO of a company once I have my degree. |
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I will apply to 10 entry-level jobs during my final semester. |
Relevant |
I will apply to 1000 jobs a week until I’m hired. |
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I will be a Department Manager within 5 years of working in my field. |
Timely |
I will manage my own department. |
Sample Goal Planning Template:
MY FINAL YEAR OF COLLEGE/START MY CAREER
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Long-term |
Semester |
Month |
Week |
I will have an entry-level job in my field by the time I graduate with my degree.
I will participate in three mock interviews before the midterm of my final semester.
Before October, I will contact Career Services to set up mock interviews.
I will apply to at least 10 entry-level positions in my field before I graduate.
Before November, I will use Career Services to help create my resume and locate potential job openings.
This week I will find 5 resume building techniques through the Virtual Library.
This week I will research my field to learn the requirements and soft skills needed for an entry-level position in my field.
Before October, I will contact the HR department of a company in my field to learn about the hiring process.
Goal Setting Template:
Feel free to add/remove boxes as needed.
Long-term
Semester
Month
Week
Please explain how these goals will help you achieve your long-term goal:
To graduate from Fayetteville Technical Community College with a degree/credential in _________________ (insert major) by _________________ (insert projected graduation date)
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