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Did your career goal statement change greatly If so, how? If not, what's the next step you'll take to make progress toward your career goals? Do you need any help or do you find anything confusing??
Hi I am a high school student I just very curious about this question, but I need to help about this questions.
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Rachana’s Answer
Hello,
My career goal statement hasn’t changed much; I[ , “became a software engineer who builds tools that help people”], but I’ve clarified the path (what to study, what projects to do).Your next step is to [e.g., “take a specific course, join a club, or start a small project”]; if anything feels confusing, it’s usually how to prioritize, so breaking goals into small, weekly actions helps a lot.
My career goal statement hasn’t changed much; I[ , “became a software engineer who builds tools that help people”], but I’ve clarified the path (what to study, what projects to do).Your next step is to [e.g., “take a specific course, join a club, or start a small project”]; if anything feels confusing, it’s usually how to prioritize, so breaking goals into small, weekly actions helps a lot.
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Vassilios’s Answer
I started my career in the hospitality industry and then went to school for healthcare with a vision of becoming a CEO of a hospital and then pivoted to a career in public accounting. Looking back at my life, I look at those decisions as me trying different things and trying to find something where I can continue to learn and where there was a path to advancement over the length of my career. In each of those instances I listened to myself and in some cases made tough decisions to get to where I was comfortable and was able to control my outcomes. View your career as just part of your life journey of discovering what you are good at and finding what you like to do and what motivates you.
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Elyza’s Answer
Hi Ty,
When I was a kid, I dreamed of becoming a pediatrician and pursued that goal throughout high school. I took classes and joined activities to prepare for it. But as time went on, I began to question if it was truly my passion or just an expectation. In high school Biology, I realized I wasn't interested, while I excelled in business and enjoyed English discussions.
Now, a few years later, I have a career in Business and run my blog "Take Two: Lessons Learned from Life's Missed Takes."
The message here is that it's okay if your path changes. Don't feel pressured to follow someone else's dream. You have one life, so live it your way. Finding what you love might be tough, and that's okay. Accept help from those who support you, like my Business and English teachers did for me. Don't hesitate to try new things and explore different careers; you never know where they might lead you.
When I was a kid, I dreamed of becoming a pediatrician and pursued that goal throughout high school. I took classes and joined activities to prepare for it. But as time went on, I began to question if it was truly my passion or just an expectation. In high school Biology, I realized I wasn't interested, while I excelled in business and enjoyed English discussions.
Now, a few years later, I have a career in Business and run my blog "Take Two: Lessons Learned from Life's Missed Takes."
The message here is that it's okay if your path changes. Don't feel pressured to follow someone else's dream. You have one life, so live it your way. Finding what you love might be tough, and that's okay. Accept help from those who support you, like my Business and English teachers did for me. Don't hesitate to try new things and explore different careers; you never know where they might lead you.
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Srimathi’s Answer
Not really, it has stayed the same . But yes, I try to keep updating myself to stay relevant. When something gets confusing, take a step back and see if you can do it in a different way or try to prioritize that will always avoid confusion.
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Jim’s Answer
Hi Ty,
You’ve asked a fantastic question! My career goals have shifted many times over the years. As you progress, new opportunities will come along that might change your path. I’ve found it helpful to think about my goals in shorter timeframes. Consider what you want to achieve in the next five years. Then, figure out what you need to do this year to move toward that goal. You can create a development plan for this. Think about the skills you want to build and how you’ll develop them, whether through training or projects. Also, consider who you should connect with over the next five years and start building those relationships now. This method has really helped me stay focused and on track with my goals.
You’ve asked a fantastic question! My career goals have shifted many times over the years. As you progress, new opportunities will come along that might change your path. I’ve found it helpful to think about my goals in shorter timeframes. Consider what you want to achieve in the next five years. Then, figure out what you need to do this year to move toward that goal. You can create a development plan for this. Think about the skills you want to build and how you’ll develop them, whether through training or projects. Also, consider who you should connect with over the next five years and start building those relationships now. This method has really helped me stay focused and on track with my goals.
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Vianne’s Answer
My career goals have changed over time. Initially, I was interested in journalism, but as I explored more, I discovered social work. This field feels more meaningful and aligns with my values. I've learned that it's okay for goals to change as you grow and understand yourself better. Now, I'm focused on developing skills like communication, empathy, and understanding different perspectives. I'm not confused about my path; I'm eager to learn more about social work and see where it leads as I continue to grow.
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Martha D.’s Answer
Hi, Ty, and thanks for asking this thought-provoking question.
How much your career goal statement changes is affected by point in your career and how you define your goals. Early on, such as your current phase, you are learning about yourself and various career paths so I wouldn't be surprised if your statement changes a lot. As you settle into a career, it may change less often unless in response to market forces. For example, I thought I was going to pursue leadership and management training until I was laid off in the great recession of 2004. That was a big and unexpected change but I had a mortgage to pay. I pivoted into technology training, which I have pursued since. But I have continued with leadership and management training as a volunteer with non-profits.
As for how you define your goals, most advice (see two links below) includes being specific and making the goal challenging but doable. In that case, you may reach a goal in 3-5 years and want to set a new one or at least update the old one. However, parts of your goal statement may be to use and strengthen existing talents or to uphold certain principles. These likely will stay consistent for a longer period of time.
I hope this helps and wish you good luck!
Indeed.com - https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/career-goal-statement-examples
Coursera - https://www.coursera.org/articles/career-goals-examples
How much your career goal statement changes is affected by point in your career and how you define your goals. Early on, such as your current phase, you are learning about yourself and various career paths so I wouldn't be surprised if your statement changes a lot. As you settle into a career, it may change less often unless in response to market forces. For example, I thought I was going to pursue leadership and management training until I was laid off in the great recession of 2004. That was a big and unexpected change but I had a mortgage to pay. I pivoted into technology training, which I have pursued since. But I have continued with leadership and management training as a volunteer with non-profits.
As for how you define your goals, most advice (see two links below) includes being specific and making the goal challenging but doable. In that case, you may reach a goal in 3-5 years and want to set a new one or at least update the old one. However, parts of your goal statement may be to use and strengthen existing talents or to uphold certain principles. These likely will stay consistent for a longer period of time.
I hope this helps and wish you good luck!
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