Anyone who has ever been in a job interview or a performance review with their manager has likely heard at least one variation of this question. And yet, many applicants and employees continue to provide dry, unsure answers due to their limited thought regarding their career goals.
Instead of providing stereotypical answers such as making more money, being better at your current job, or maybe getting a promotion, why not decide what you want to do next and start setting professional goals to help you get there?
Let’s take a look at both short-term and long-term career goals, what they are, how to set them, and some ideas to get you on track to set your own!
While most may think career goals are simply defined by the position or job they want to have, the actual goals are the steps you should take to reach that end result. This means setting both short-term and long-term milestones which will direct you down the necessary path and lead where you want to be.
Once you determine your desired career, whether it’s as a CEO, manager, or business owner, it will be much easier for you to recognize the stepping stones to end up in that role.