Using your personal SWOT Analysis, write five (5) personal SMART Goals for yourself using the example below.Be sure to follow guidelines and include information contained in "Good Goals are SMART" below.

S for specific.A goal should be linked tooneactivity, thought, or idea. WHAT do I want to accomplish? WHY is this goal important? WHO is involved? WHERE is it located? WHICH resources or limits are involved?

M for measurable.A goal should be something you can track and measure progress toward.Can I plot my progress on a graph? Can I say how much I have improved from the previous day or week?

A for actionable.There should be clear tasks or actions you can take to make progress toward a goal.What task or action will I be doing? Can I draw a picture of someone doing that action?

R for realistic.A goal should be possible to achieve.Are there examples of people who have achieved this level of success in this amount of time? What are some obstacles I might face along the way? Would any of those obstacles stop me in my tracks?

T for timely.A goal should fall within a specific time period.Did I include a set time period in which I want to achieve my goal? Days? Weeks? Months?

Example:

SMART Goal #1

I will obtain a job as a high school math teacher within three months after graduating with my Bachelor of Science in Education.

• Specific:The goal of becoming a high school math teacher is well-defined.
• Measurable:Success can be measured by the number of applications, interviews and job offers.
• Achievable:The goal setter will have the appropriate degree for the job.
• Relevant:The goal setter is planning to get a job in the education industry after getting an education degree.
• Time-based:The goal setter has set a deadline to achieve their objective within the three months following graduation.

SMART Goal #2

I will earn a promotion to senior customer service representative by completing the required training modules in three months and applying for the role at the end of next quarter.

• Specific:The goal setter has clearly set the objective to be promoted to senior customer services rep.
• Measurable:Success can be measured by training module completion, filing the application, and earning the promotion.
• Achievable:The goal setter will complete the training necessary to earn the promotion.
• Relevant:The goal setter is planning to apply for the promotion after finishing their training modules.
• Time-based:The goal setter has set a deadline to achieve their objective at the end of the following business quarter.

Using your personal SWOT Analysis, write five (5) personal SMART Goals for yourself.