STEP 1: Set a Realistic Goal    

If a goal is not clearly defined in the mind of an individual (and it is definitely not defined unless it can be written on paper) the goal is seldom achieved, and the individual has a feeling of drifting along or being propelled by outside influences. Without a clearly defined career objective, it is almost impossible to know how to describe what we’re looking for to a prospective employer or to know where to look for it. Lack of a clearly defined objective also makes résumé writing difficult, because résumés should inform the employer about what we can do for them – as well as about what we have already done for someone else!

There are many reasons why people fail to reach their goals. Some confuse goals with dreams and their ambitions are continually frustrated because they are not realistic. Some people fail to reach their goal because the problems they experience on a day-to-day basis become larger than the goal itself and they lose sight of it. Other people fail to reach their goal because the work environment is incompatible with their technical abilities and social needs – invariably the individual leaves, or is asked to leave, and nobody seems to know why. Some people become frustrated with their job because their heart is not in it and deep down they do not want to continue in that direction. Some are faced with a shrinking market for what they do and are forced to make a new plan and set a new goal. If you would like to complete a goal setting exercise, use your passwords to log on to this site and click on the “Goal Setting” button.

CAREER COUNSELING: If you think you may want to change your direction and would like a comprehensive Career Assessment to help focus your objective, simply log on to this website and click on the "Career Assessment" link. After you have completed the questionnaire, we will send you a 20 page report (in PDF format) and a professional counselor will go over the results with you - and help you develop a suitable plan or action.