In January, you set some pretty lofty career goals for the year. As a talented, driven professional, you’re absolutely capable of achieving every item of your list, but results won’t happen overnight.
Now that the first quarter of the year has come to an end, it’s time circle back and see where you’re at.
Whether you’re trying to gain experience working as a temp in Vegas or seeking career advancement at a company you’ve been with for years, moving up the latter rarely happens by accident. Use these tips to gauge how far you’ve come this year to see if you’re on the right track.
Three Ways to Get the Most From Your First Quarter Goal Check-In
Measure Your Progress
You’re well-aware of the need to set S.M.A.R.T. — specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound — goals, so this should make it easy to see if you’re where you should be at this point in the year. If for some reason your goals aren’t S.M.A.R.T., update each one to reflect this format, because ambiguous objectives will get you nowhere.
Reassess Your Goals
It’s only been a few months, but some of your goals may no longer be applicable — and that’s okay. If you’ve changed course, decide which — if any — of your objectives still make sense and cross the others off the list. Create new goals that support the direction you’ve decided to head instead. Readjusting may be in order even if you’re not changing any goals. If you haven’t made as much progress as you’d hoped, make your second quarter targets a little more aggressive to get caught up.
Examine Road Blocks
If you’re having trouble moving forward with your goals, take the time to figure out what’s hindering your progress. When you’ve identified the problem(s) create a strategy to overcome anything getting in your way of success. This might mean you have to get up an hour earlier in the morning to make more time in your day or realign your priorities, but it will be worth the extra effort when you end the year with every goal checked off your list.
Make Your 2017 Career Goals Happen
If getting a new job is part of your plan for the year, allow PrideStaff Las Vegas to take the lead. Whether you’re searching for a temporary, temp-to-hire or direct hire role, we’ll connect you with a career-boosting opportunity at a top Clark company. Contact us to get started today!
