Create an Action Plan (Academic Stratagies)

Create an Action Plan

Academic Strategies CS115-01
Unit 2 Project: Create an Action Plan
Date: 8/1/2006

Introduction: Goals are things that you desire or dream to achieve within your life. They can be thought of in time frames or terms. A short term goal usually means anytime within a year, intermediate-term means usually one to five years, and a long term goal is anything more than five years.   They are important because studies have shown that people who set goals have greater self-confidence, achieve more out of life, and suffer less stress and anxiety because they have a structured plan for themselves.   Goals can change over time because of different factors in your life, an example would be that you set a goal to go to college right after high school, but you become pregnant and have to change your goal to fit your new life. It is important to continue to monitor your goals so as you can accomplish them in the desired time frame. My mother influenced my decision to pursue an occupation that works with children because of my love for them.

1. Name of Short-Term Goal: Get a job with my local school district as a teacher's aid.
Why is this goal important to me? (Minimum 5 sentences)
This goal is important to me because if I achieve it I will be able to start getting experience in my desired occupation. I will also be able to support my growing family.
Plan of Action:
1. Step 1__Fill out an application and send in a resume.
Results Needed:
I will get an Interview
Date to be completed:  
August 1st, 2008
2. Step 2 Call to check on status of application
Results Needed:
Speak with the person in charge of hiring and try to set up an interview.
Date to be completed:
__August 10th, 2008_
3. Step 3_Interview
Results Needed:
I will get the job I am trying for.
Date to be completed:
August 30th, 2008
4. Step 4__Start Job
Results Needed:
I start work for the school
Date to be completed:
September 10th, 2008
2. Name of... [continues]

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