Identify short-term and long-term goals.

Identification should include

  • definitions of the terms short-term (up to one year) and long-term (more than one year)
  • creation of personal and academic goals
  • definition and examples of SMART [specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound] goals
  • creation of an action plan (strategies) for implementing each goal
  • an analysis of the components of a good short-term and long-term goal. 

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What is the difference between a short-term goal and a long-term goal?
  • Why are short-term and long-term goals important for career success?
  • What are some barriers to accomplishing goals, and how can you overcome them?
  • What are the characteristics of effective goals?
  • How can ambition and strategy contribute to accomplishing your goals? 

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