On the other hand, using these well-worn strategies can also be limiting, especially if your goal is innovative or unique. If you find that your goals simply don\u2019t fit into a pattern and you need to draw outside of the lines a little, that is completely fine.<\/p>\n
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It’s not enough to simply set them, is it?<\/h3>\n
The (perceived) mountain of establishing your career aspirations is quite high. Unfortunately, this is only the first step. Following through is much more important since it makes all the difference in the end. So, how can you make sure that your goals don\u2019t just stay written on a piece of paper?<\/p>\n
One thing you could do is have a buddy \u2013 a partner, a friend, a coach \u2013 someone who will follow through with you and who will keep you accountable. Another important thing is to break down your goals into smaller actions to follow through every month, week, or even day. That way you\u2019ll be able to see whether or not you\u2019re making progress and you can easily correct yourself if you\u2019re going down the wrong path.<\/p>\n
It’s better to just focus on my current situation, isn\u2019t it?<\/h3>\n
When setting career goals, most people tend to focus on their present issues. Let\u2019s say you\u2019re looking for a job and your first goal is to get hired at a good company. Logically, you would sharpen up your CV[2]<\/sup>and focus on improving your LinkedIn page. While these are great initial actions, it\u2019s also important to look at a holistic approach to your goals. In this example, a person looking for a job should also think about how industry events, networking, improving their portfolio and learning additional skills will help them in the long term.<\/p>\n Even if you\u2019re not looking to move on from your current role, don\u2019t underestimate the value of looking at all your options. For example, if you want to expand your client base, posting regular articles on LinkedIn will help you become known as a thought leader for your particular niche.<\/p>\n Try to think outside the box when considering your career aspirations, because sometimes the best opportunities come to us unexpectedly. If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it\u2019s that, no matter what our original plans were, a positive mindset and adaptable goals can present new opportunities to improve our situation and grow even further \u2013 through a new role, a new relationship or simply a new activity.<\/p>\n Author bio: Michael Deane has been working in marketing for almost a decade and has worked with a huge range of clients, which has made him knowledgeable on many different subjects. He has recently rediscovered a passion for writing and hopes to make it a daily habit. You can read more of Michael’s work at Qeedle[3]<\/sup>.<\/p>\n Commonly raised at half-year or annual appraisals, it may come as a surprise to hear that many people don\u2019t actually set achievable career goals (or understand the value in doing so). At Tiger, we\u2019ve found that the process of setting career goals can be clouded by misconceptions and misunderstandings, even among experienced professionals with many<\/p>\n[1] https:\/\/career-intelligence.com\/career-misconceptions\/<\/h6>\n
[2]<\/sup> www.wikihow.com\/Set-SMART-Goals<\/h6>\n
[3]<\/sup> www.upskillcoach.com\/blog\/12-tips-resume-social-media-cv-online-presence<\/h6>\n
[4]<\/sup> www.qeedle.com\/licensee-vs-franchisee-which-works-best<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"