My Personal Goal
Personal Goal:
(Select one specific personal goal)
In the next 6-12 months I will…….
Build confidence in myself and my ability to produce work to a high quality in all aspects of my life
Reason for selecting the goal:
(Write a paragraph which explains why you feel you need to achieve this goal in your personal life)
This was the one area I felt I could improve most during my placement. I mentioned this in my reflective essay, stating how my lack of confidence placed me at a disadvantage. I want to feel confident in my ideas, my capabilities and myself in general. I feel that having this skill will allow for me to stand out more in the crowd for bringing innovation to the table and being confident in that innovation. I don’t want to be simply capable of completing a task, I want to extend the volume of that task and exceed it.
Evaluation (Performance) Measures:
(Write at least three evaluation measures for your goal - these evaluation measures need to be observable/measureable activities you will demonstrate over the next 6-12 months)
1. The extent to which I demonstrate leadership roles in group assignments during my final semester
2. The way that I process and respond to my ideas being shut down – do I see this as failure or does this drive me to succeed even more?
3. The amount of times I present my own innovative ideas to group work during my final semester compared to previous semesters
Strategies for achieving your Goal:
(Identify at least two activities you will do to help you achieve your goals)
1. Build my confidence in my writing abilities by applying to take on the role of editor of the Unitec Gutenberg magazine.
2. Speak my mind, even when I am in doubt of my ideas
3. Take criticism on the chin, see it as a chance to learn
4. Stop selling myself short, just because I’m less experienced doesn’t make me any less capable. Fresh minds offer fresh perspectives.
My Professional Goal
Professional Goal:
(Select one specific professional goal)
In the next 6-12 months I will…….
Build on the interpersonal relationships shared between myself, Steven and Isabelle, as well as other connections I have made in the industry during my placement in order to effectively network.
Reason for selecting the goal:
(Write a paragraph which explains why you feel you need to achieve this goal in your professional life)
Steven and Isabelle will play the role of great references in my future endeavours. It is also necessary that I maintain a relationship with them in order to better my chances of securing a job with the Remix team if I choose to apply for one in the future. They are also capable of providing me with important contacts in the industry, further extending my network base.
Evaluation (Performance) Measures:
(Write at least three evaluation measures for your goal. These evaluation measures need to be observable/measureable activities you will demonstrate over the next 6-12 months)
1. The extent to which Isabelle and Steven make an effort to keep in contact with me compared to my own efforts
2. The number of contacts they can provide me with
3. The amount of ways in which I am connected with them through different channels
Strategies for Achieving your Goal:
(Identify at least two activities you will do to help you achieve your goals)
1. Leaving a lasting impression by purchasing a small gift for both Steven and Isabelle to acknowledge and say thanks for their time spent mentoring me and helping me grow as a writer
2. Adding Steven and Isabelle on Linked In
3. Voicing my willingness to help in any future work to both Steven and Isabelle to express my keenness to continue my involvement with the company
4. Inviting them both to regular catch-ups, including lunches or simply popping into the office to see how they are all going