New year, new you – right? Setting professional goals and resolutions for the new year only works if you create a plan and process to accomplish what you want to. While you may feel as though the new year is a fresh start, it’s important to remember that career achievements don’t happen overnight.
The only way to truly set yourself up for success is to set actionable goals that are both realistic and attainable. When you’re ready to start applying for new warehouse jobs and chase your goals, you can put yourself on the path to career growth with these goal-setting tips.
Gain Clarity
If your goals aren’t specific, they aren’t actionable – it’s as simple as that! It’s important you set goals specific to the vision you have for your career and life. Deciding what you hope to obtain from a new job or position is the first step to gaining clarity. If your answers don’t not align with your values and ideal sense of self, it’s time to re-evaluate your goals and reflect on what you’re hoping to accomplish.
Determine the Skills You Need to Learn
No matter how badly you may want to work in a certain job or industry, you need the skills to get there. Do your research and determine which types of skills are required for your desired job. Depending on what you need to learn, consider taking online courses, or acquiring an internship or volunteer opportunity that will help you acquire the necessary skills. Writing down a plan to learn new skills that’s realistic with your schedule will allow you to make yourself a marketable candidate for your job or industry of interest.
Seek a Trusted Mentor
Seeking the guidance of a trusted mentor can be instrumental in helping you reach your career goals. Believe it or not, you’re surrounded by potential mentors who may be great sources of guidance and motivation! By reaching out to a family member, instructor, boss, co-worker or colleague, you can gain the support and accountability you need to learn from your mistakes and grow professionally. Additionally, your mentor will provide you with valuable feedback that can help you navigate career challenges and overcome major roadblocks you may experience along the way.
Create the Right Conditions
Your lifestyle and daily habits can have a huge influence on your ability to achieve career goals. One of the most overlooked factors regarding career success is creating the right environment to excel. For example, do you have better focus after a workout? Do you feel too burned out to work on your resume at night? Are you struggling to manage your personal and professional commitments? Establishing a daily routine that allows you to progress – rather than default to old habits – will give you the right conditions for reaching your goals!
Putting the tips above into practice will help you set goals you can realistically achieve! The more you plan, the better prepared you’ll be for whatever comes your way.
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