My Smart Goals
Goals
S
Specific
M
Measurable
A
Attainable
R
Relevant
T
Time
Related/Time
Bound
Goal : I
want to own
a Boston
Marathon in
the next five.
Instructions
List one SMART goal you have for your personal life. Note that SMART goal include timelines;
some goals may have several steps/subgoals to be met on the way to major goal.
Describe the importance the goals chosen and provide examples of how meeting those goals will
impact your career.
Write a detailed action plan including resources needed, networking, funding, etc. to meet the
goals.. Include at least one professional organization that you can join (many have student
memberships at reduced prices/gym; you may want to join now!). Explain the benefits of belonging
and when you will join the organization.
Describe internal and external factors that may impact (positively and/or negatively) the
achievement of your goals
Describe how you will measure progress toward meeting each of the goals.
Length: 2 pages max
Topic: Boston Marathon
