Examples of Career Resolutions

Posted by
Joni Rose
Dec 30, 2006

I realise that at times it is easier to edit someone else’s work than create something from scratch. So, to make it easier for you to set your New Year’s professional resolutions, I thought I’d provide you with some SMART goal statements that you can customize to suit your specific situation.

To obtain my certification in fork lift operation (insert any certification) by March 1 and apply to openings for a fork lift operator from March 1 on to secure a position as a fork lift operator by the end of the year.
To meet with my boss by the end of January to discuss how I could advance to a leadership role with 1-3 direct reports (insert any role) within my company. Use the information gained in the meeting to create an action plan for the rest of 2007 to gain the necessary skills (training) or experience (work assignments) and to then apply for suitable openings within my company.
To make a list of all possible career paths that I am interested in by the end of January. I will then spend February and March researching the options and recording my findings in a table that is structured to analyse career fit with my values, Myers Briggs type and other work style elements that are important to me (e.g. short commute, outdoor work etc.). I will narrow down my options to my top 3 by the end of March and then arrange informational interviews to determine my top career choice by the end of May.

Happy New Year and good luck achieving your career goals!

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