Writing SMART goals
Setting a short-term SMART goal (achievable within 1-3
months)
Example of a short-term goal: Get a job working with animals.
Is this Specific?
Is this Measurable?
Is this Achievable?
Is this Relevant?
Is this Time-based?
How might you rewrite the above goal to be SMART?
Search for and apply for 3 x entry-level jobs in animal care per week.
Examples of short-term SMART goals:
1. Apply for 20 entry-level, warehousing jobs per month.
2. Apply for 5 entry-level, retail jobs per week.
3. Apply for 1 entry-level, construction labourer job per day.
Objectives (steps) to achieve these goals:
1. Conduct job search every morning at 9am on available online job sites
2. Review available jobs to determine suitability, skills and experience
3. Research the employer for each selected job
4. Update resume and tailor for each job
5. Write cover letters for each job to address the KSC
6. Submit job application for each job
7. Follow up with recruiter within 2 weeks
Setting a medium-term SMART goal (around 1-2 years)
Example of a medium-term goal: Become qualified in animal care.
How might you rewrite this goal to be SMART?
Obtain a Certificate III in Animal Care by 2025.
What objectives (steps) will you take to reach your goal?
Setting a long-term SMART goal (around 3-5 years – maybe
longer)
You might write your long-term goal first to help you to set your short- and
medium-term goals.
Example of a long-term goal:
Own a wildlife shelter.
How might you rewrite this goal to be SMART?
Own and operate an animal rescue service within 5 years.
What objectives (steps) will you take to reach your goal?
