You may have heard the saying “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Setting goals for yourself, your family, your relationships, your career, your company etc. is very important.
What is a goal? A goal can be defined as a desired result, aim, target, prayer, or purpose with which effort is directed.
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Whether you are a jobseeker, currently employed, or an employer looking to hire, it is key to set goals. Listed below are a few strategies on setting goals.
S.M.A.R.T. Goals!
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time bound
Specific
Who, what, when, where, and why? Your goal should be clear and specific, otherwise you won’t be able to focus your efforts or feel truly motivated to achieve it. When drafting your goal, try to answer these five “W” questions:
- What do I want to accomplish?
- Why is this goal important?
- Who is involved?
- Where is it located?
- Which resources or limits are involved?
Measurable
It’s important to have measurable goals, so that you can track your progress and stay motivated. Assessing progress helps you to stay focused, meet your deadlines, and feel the excitement of getting closer to achieving your goal.
A measurable goal should address questions such as:
- How much?
- How many?
- How will I know when it is accomplished?
Achievable
Your goal also needs to be realistic and attainable to be successful. In other words, it should stretch your abilities but still remain possible. When you set an achievable goal, you may be able to identify previously overlooked opportunities or resources that can bring you closer to it.
An achievable goal will usually answer questions such as:
- How can I accomplish this goal?
- How realistic is the goal, based on other constraints, such as financial factors?
This step is about ensuring that your goal matters to you, and that it also aligns with other relevant goals. We all need support and assistance in achieving our goals, but it’s important to retain control over them. So, make sure that your plans drive everyone forward, but that you’re still responsible for achieving your own goal.
Relevant
A relevant goal can answer “yes” to these questions:
- Does this seem worthwhile?
- Is this the right time?
- Does this match our other efforts/needs?
- Am I the right person to reach this goal?
- Is it applicable in the current socio-economic environment?
Time-bound
Every goal needs a target date, so that you have a deadline to focus on and something to work toward. This part of the SMART goal criteria helps to prevent everyday tasks from taking priority over your longer-term goals.
A time-bound goal will usually answer these questions:
- When?
- What can I do six months from now?
- What can I do six weeks from now?
- What can I do today?
We here at Pillar Staffing Solutions hope that this list helps you to start thinking about your goals in a new and insightful way. Whether you a strategizing your personal career or whether you are bringing on new staff, if you fail to plan consequently you are planning to fail. All the best!
