Career goals worksheet

Turn a career goal into a plan. Use the prompts below as a working document, then save or print your answers.

Review quarterly. The role may change or you may discover you prefer a different kind of responsibility.

Working prompts

1. Target role and the work it actually involves
   
2. Why you want that work
   
3. Three repeated selection criteria
   
4. Current evidence and gaps
   
5. One assignment to test fit
   
6. A review date and alternative path
   

Check before you act

Which entry is based on an assumption? What additional evidence would change your decision? Who can give you a useful challenge rather than simply agree?

Related reading

Use the resources below to turn this topic into a plan suited to your situation.

• Promotion case worksheet
• Leadership skills audit
• Mentor meeting agenda
• First 90 days checklist