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.docx
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Click to open and download your assignment file: Goal_Setting_Organizer_Starter_File.docx (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).
SMART
Is it SMART?
Not SMART
I want to make $50,000 a year.
Specific
I want to make more money.
I want the family to eat dinner together three nights a week.
Measurable
I want a lot of time with my family.
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.
I will apply to 10 entry-level jobs during my final semester.
Relevant
I will apply to 1000 jobs a week until Im hired.
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
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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