Simple Specific Steps Career Growth Goals

What if you were able to continually develop and grow your knowledge and skills in your career each and every month?  Statistics indicate that the average job duration is approximately 3 years which means that the average person could have as many as 12-15 jobs in a lifetime.  Therefore, continually seeking and exploring enhanced occupational opportunities and knowledge is important and empowering.  Career growth goals are the fourth step in the SPECIFIC goal setting method (S=Spiritual, P=Personal, E=Emotional, C=Career Growth, I=Interaction, F=Fun, I=Increase Wealth, C=Cleaning up Chaos & Stuff).

Career growth includes becoming more skilled and knowledgeable in your identified occupation.  This includes a focus in doing what you are good at as well as doing what energizes you.  So, ask yourself the question, what do I want to achieve or learn today to evolve personally and professionally?

 

Some examples of career growth goal activities are as follows:

·         Attend Excel training and learn to build spreadsheets

·         Learn to write articles by researching article writing tips

·         Attend a conference on leadership skills

·         Learn Quick Books

·         Job shadow an executive for one week to assess necessary competencies to attain the job

·         Apply for an on line doctoral program in business administration

After reviewing the above, take out a piece of paper or go to your computer and record three (3) career growth goals that you desire to achieve this month.  

One of the benefits of career growth goal setting is the attainment of new knowledge and opportunities.  So, go tackle your aspirations and live big dreams, one day at a time.