Your SMART Career Goal
Now it's time to make your goal "SMART."

Here is an example of a goal before and after making it “SMART.”


Before

I will get more education to
become an x-ray technician.
After

I will apply to 3 specialized training programs for advanced imaging techniques within the next 2 months to become an x-ray technician by June 2026.
Your CareerCare Objective: You have not identified your main reason, or objective, for using CareerCare. You do this in the Why Develop My Career section.
Your Motivation You have not yet recorded your motivation, or why you are taking part in CareerCare. Do this in the Why Develop My Career section.


Write your SMART goal
Use the questions below to make your career development goal “SMART.”

Your Career Development Goal:
You have not created a goal yet. Complete the SMART Goal activity to determine your career development goal.
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Is your goal SPECIFIC?

What info will you include to make your goal Specific?
Need Help?
Think about these questions:
  • What do I want to accomplish or achieve?
  • Why do I want to achieve my goal?
  • What actions need to be taken to achieve my goal?
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Is your goal MEASURABLE?

How will you measure your goal?
Need Help?
Think about these questions:
  • How will I know when my goal is accomplished?
  • What will success look like?
  • How will I track my progress along the way?
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Is your goal ACHIEVABLE?

How will you know you can achieve your goal?
Need Help?
Think about these questions:
  • Is my goal realistic and within my reach?
  • Is my goal realistic based on other factors, like time, money, commitments, etc.?
  • Even if my goal feels out of reach, can I get the resources to make it possible?
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Is your goal RELEVANT?

Does your goal align with your overall career objective?
Need Help?
Think about these questions:
  • Why am I setting this goal?
  • Is my goal worthwhile to me?
  • Does my goal align with who I want to be as a person and in my career?
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Is your goal TIME-BOUND?

What time-frame will you set to accomplish this goal?
Need Help?
Think about these questions:
  • How much time will I need? Consider your current work and personal commitments.
  • Are there external deadlines I need to factor in? College enrollment dates, etc?
  • By what date do I want to have achieved my goal?


Your SMART Career Development Goal:
Now, review your Career Development Goal at the top of this page and your responses. Use this information to type your SMART Career Goal here.

Great job! Creating a SMART goal takes a lot of effort.

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Completing the Catalyst Learning College Readiness is a SMART goal if you want to return to school for a certification or college degree successfully. Plan to spend up to eight eight weeks studying in this program before taking your college entrance or placement test for the best chance of success.
When you are ready, use the buttons to continue