SMART or not-SMART
This goal is "to get better at communicating." Is it SMART or not SMART?
What is not SMART?
This tool helps you keep track of what to do each day or week.
What is a planner or schedule
Growth goals help you build these kinds of skills.
What are soft skills or personal skills?
You’re creative and love telling stories. Name one job that could use that skill.
What is writer, marketing assistant, or content creator?
These are skills you can use in ANY job—like communication or teamwork.
What are transferable skills?
Rewrite: "I want to find a job."
What is "I want to apply to 3 part-time jobs in retail by next Friday"?
You just made a SMART goal. What’s the next step?
What is making an action plan?
You want to feel more confident making phone calls. Is that a growth goal or a task?
What is a growth goal?
This kind of strength helps you stay calm and patient in stressful situations.
What is emotional regulation or self-control?
Name one job skill you can build by volunteering.
What is customer service, time management, or teamwork?
Which part of SMART is missing in this goal: "I want to improve my time management"?
What is Measurable?
Name 2 steps you might include in a job search action plan.
What are update resume and apply to jobs online?
This mindset helps you believe that you can improve through effort.
What is a growth mindset?
You’re great at organizing. Which task at work might be perfect for you?
What is managing supplies, scheduling, or filing paperwork?
You practice this skill every time you speak clearly or write a professional email.
What is communication?
True or False: “I will email my advisor every Monday for 2 months” is a SMART goal.
What is True?
This person can help you break your goal into small steps.
Who is an advisor or career development staff member
You are nervous about interviews. What’s a growth goal you could set?
What is “Practice answering 3 interview questions each week”?
Name 1 way to find out what your strengths are.
What is self-assessment (like the Greenwood), asking others, or reflecting on past successes?
Taking a class helps you build this kind of skill.
What is an academic or job-related skill?
Name all five parts of a SMART goal.
What are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound?
You want to build confidence speaking up in meetings. What’s one step you can take this week?
What is practice talking in a group or ask one question in class?
True or False: Growth goals are only for people who have a job or only focusing on taking classes
What is False?
You prefer quiet spaces and working alone. What kind of job might fit you?
What is data entry, graphic design, or library work?
You learn this type of skill by doing something hands-on, like using a tool or program.
What is a technical skill or hard skill?