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Goal setting and career planning for the new year and beyond

It’s safe to say, 2020 has been a whirlwind. To some, it may have felt like 20 years stuffed into one, while others are trying their best to make rent, pay bills and make it to the next day. Let’s put 2020 firmly in the past and have our eyes set on brighter days ahead in the near year.

Switch gears to 2021 with a little goal setting and career planning. Here are a few tips to get you started.

What does goal setting mean?

Goal setting is a process of identifying what you want to accomplish and creating a plan to achieve those desired results. By setting goals regularly, you decide what you want to achieve and you can start taking little steps, one at a time, towards the achievement of those goals.

Why should you set goals?

Setting goals is beneficial for a lot of reasons. For starters, it gives you a plan. It allows you to have an idea of where you want to go, what you want to achieve and what you need to do along the way to make that happen.

How do you set realistic goals?

Dream big (but start small). Setting and managing realistic goals is crucial to your success.

Our FastForward Career Coaches are big believers in S.M.A.R.T. goals (in other words, goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-specific.

In unprecedented times, it’s more important than ever to manage your expectations, build check-ins with your goals to get feedback and create plans to help you pivot and get back on track when faced with unexpected situations or events. 

If you would like more help understanding and shaping your future education and career goals, you can contact your local FastForward Career Coach to get started.