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Part 1 ➤ Plan to Succeed

My Career Goals

1. What skills am I proud of (examples: public speaking, interpersonal, writing)?
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2. What aspects of my personality impact my performance at work (examples: extro-
verted, intuitive, responsible)? ____________________________________________________
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3. What values are important to me (examples: integrity, compassion, professionalism)?
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4. What interests would I love to see incorporated into my career (examples: gourmet
cooking, antiques, promoting the arts)? ___________________________________________
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5. If asked to paint a picture of myself on the job, what would I paint (examples:
speaking before audiences, organizing promotional campaigns, traveling around the
country)? ________________________________________________________________________
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6. What personal goals do I wish I could achieve during my lifetime (examples: author a
book, run for political office)? ____________________________________________________
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7. What type of lifestyle would I like my income to support five years from now (exam-
ples: be married and starting a family, getting my MBA while living a single life in a
suburban community)? ___________________________________________________________
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How about 10 years from now (examples: purchasing a home and starting my own
business, spending three afternoons a week on the golf course)? _____________________
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8. When do I want to retire? ________________________________________________________
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9. What career or careers would fulfill the financial and personal goals I’ve listed
(examples: medical technologist, financial administrator)? __________________________
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10. Would I like to pursue more than one career in my lifetime? If so, what are they
(examples: professional athlete and sports broadcaster; elementary school teacher and
freelance writer)? ________________________________________________________________
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