Sara wants to “get better at setting goals.” How might she transform this vague idea into a SMART goal? Provide at least TWO different strategies or approaches from the lesson that she could use.
Explain why setting goals is an important part of career planning. What purpose do goals serve?
Anastasia says she will be so happy when she finishes high school and starts working because she will “never have to learn anything again.” Is Anastasia’s attitude realistic? What might you say to Anastasia to encourage her to recognize the importance of learning as a lifelong process?
Tyrone is creating his academic and career plans. His aunt asks him why he needs to plan out so many steps and how he’ll use his plan in the future. How can Tyrone explain why growth and change are important elements in career development? What is at least ONE way he can incorporate growth and change in his career plan?
Once you’ve identified a relevant career goal, should you set performance-based or time-based goals to get you there? Is one type of goal better than the other when you’re creating academic and career plans?
