Where am I now? Take stock of your achievements, record them, and review them in terms of the transferable generic skills you have gained as a result. Write down any achievements, interpret them in terms of skills that you have developed, and identify any gaps in your skills and experience.
2. Where do I want to be? Reflect on where you want to be, personally and academically, and set goals.
3. How do I get there? Prepare a detailed plan of how you are going to achieve your goals.
4. What support do I need? Decide what support or resources you need to help you along the way.
· Pause and reflect! Amidst daily activities, it is easy to lose sight of longer-term goals.
· Think intentionally about your short-, mid- and long-term training and development goals.
· Identify and use resources to help you achieve your goals.
· Have open and direct dialogue with your mentor(s).
· Establish clear expectations/steps.
This paper will be 2-3 pages in APA format (no references are required). You will address the following (in a professional context) in full paragraphs divided by subheadings (no bullets or lists):
· Goals (at least 2 per time period)
· Immediate/short-term goals (within the next 6 months)
· Medium-term goals (within the next 5 years)
· Long-term goals (to achieve within 5-10 years)
· Ultimate career goals (your professional "endgame," as you picture it now)
· Skills (address your current skill level, your goals, strategies you will use to close the gap, and deadlines)
· Academic skills
· Research/technical skills
· Professional/interpersonal skills
· Resources