Interactive Quick Goal Plan

STEPS TO SET GOALS:

Fill out this page and print your results

STEP 1 — Use the "Identifying Yourself", to help you learn about yourself — what your interests, values, skills, and personality preferences are — and what careers best fit you.

STEP 2 — Now that you know more about yourself, you can begin to realistically set goals that you can achieve — which is the next step.

STEP 3 — To the right are two examples that demonstrate the connections between your career, your major and the classes that fulfill your major.

STEP 4 — Read through the examples. Then, using the Interactive Quick Goal Plan listed below, type in your goals.

STEP 5 — Now, print your results. You should feel confident now when you meet with a counselor to help you choose your major and career and with an advisor to help you select your classes and schedule.

Use these examples as a guide to complete the Quick Goal Plan below.

Example 1:
Life Goal:	Write a best selling novel
Career Goal:	Novelist
Degree Goal:	English, Journalism, Creative Writing (select a degree that supports your career choice)
Classes:	Choose classes that apply to your degree and /or support your career and life goals.

Example 2:
Life Goal:	Undecided
Career Goal:	Undecided
Degree Goal:	Undecided, but I like_____________ List your interests here: e.g. (sciences, working with children, sports, art, history)
Classes:	Take general studies classes that are needed in all degrees, Career Exploration classes, classes of personal interest.

Continue now by completing these Quick Goal Plans.

How to get started? Decide on some short term and long term goals. Record those here and discuss your plan with counselors, advisors, faculty, and friends. Remember to print this page when you are done!
Short term goal (Examples) Earn an "A" in ENG 101 Improve my computer skills Find out if college is for me	How will you know if you have achieved it? End of semester report card Complete one class at PVCC with "C" or higher My goals match college classes/degree
Short Term Goals type goals in here	Achievement measurements How will you know you have achieved each of your goals?
Long term goal (Examples) Compete Associate Degree and transfer to ASU. Complete my BA in Psychology within four years.. Work in a career where I help others solve personal problems..	How will you know if you have achieved it? Work with advisor to select classes which apply, graduate from PVCC in not more than 6 semesters, work with ASU Advisor for a smooth transition. Finally get the BA degree in Psychology Personal satisfaction and knowledge and the feedback you get from those whom you help.
Long Term Goals type goals in here	Achievement measurements How will you know you have achieved each of your goals?
The next steps I will take to achieve my goals are:
Be sure to print this page when you are done!