Goal setting is an important part of career planning. It is easy to SAY that in 5 years you will be working in your ideal job, making a very good income and living in Hawaii.

Achieving these goals isn't so easy. Setting goals and determining actions you will take to achieve them will make your goals much more attainable.

Each long-term goal you set needs short-term goals, or actions. Short term goals can be reached within a year; long term goals can take about 5 or more years to achieve.

An example of one career-related goal and the actions someone might take to reach that goal:

Of course there are many other goals this person could and should set to help him or her reach the long-term goal.

Start setting goals NOW

• Goal Setting - Getting Started
• Review the Career Planning Timetable to define your short-term goals throughout your college career.
• Visit the Career Discovery Center in Career Services, Schofield 230, when you need help getting started or to have your questions answered.

Re-Evaluate Goals

Each semester review your plan and the goals you have set. Determine if the steps you are taking are moving you in the right direction. As you learn more about yourself, you may discover you want to change your direction. Revisit the self-assessment and career research and set additional or different goals.