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After working for almost two decades in marketing where we planned and planned and then planned some more I was convinced the world knew about setting goals. Apparently I was wrong so I'm going to take you through a basic process called SMART goal setting.

As you proactively work through your goal plans you will be motivated to build on your success as each step moves you closer to obtaining a job that is fulfilling and satisfying. SMART goals set you up for success by keeping you focused, efficient and in action. The acronym stands for: Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely

We'll use two examples to illustrate the process. One is a SMART goal example and the other is not.

SMART example: As of July 1, I will phone five employment agencies that specialize in IT recruitment and go for three agency meetings by the end of July.

Non-SMART example: I will meet with employment agencies. /? 210510" Examples Of Writing Smart Goals

** Specific

The SMART goal provides specific guidance on the 'how', 'when' and 'what' will be done to achieve the goal.

Can you see the different between that and the general goal? In the second example we understand we will meet with agencies but we don't know if we are meeting 2 or 30 or by when?

** Measurable

How will you know if you have achieved a goal if you can't measure it?

In our example we've stated we'll contact THREE agencies to obtain THREE interviews BY the end of a period.

Once all these factors are ticked off you know the goal has been achieved. Going back to our non-SMART example, how would you know if you achieved your goal, how many interviews would it take for it to be complete and over what period?

Establishing specific criteria for reaching a goal allows you to determine how close you are to achieving it. It is also motivating to watch your progress. Measures usually consist of time, numbers, percentages and dates. /? 210510" Examples Of Writing Smart Goals