Setting goals should include

• establishing goal statements that reflect the steps in the goal-setting process
• creating an action plan for implementing each goal.

The process should also include the time horizon, education and experience needed, and expectations involved in each goal.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• Why is it important to have career goals?
• What might happen if one chooses a career that is inconsistent with one’s goals or desired lifestyle?

Communication

• How can modern technology (e.g., apps, devices) help one track the progress of one’s goals?
• How can one communicate one’s short- and long-term career goals to others?

Leadership

• How can one’s goal-setting process inspire others?
• How will the transferable skills one has gained in FCCLA help one in one’s career?

Management

• Why should a cost-benefit analysis be considered when making career goals?
• What resources are available to help set short-and long-term career goals?