Career Counselor Robin Ryan Articles

Have you been thinking that this might be the perfect time to reinvent yourself? Do you want to be happier; to be paid more; to feel greater satisfaction from the work you do; to have quality time with family and friends. In order to do that you need to dream a little and to set new goals -- and make them BIG ones because that’s what makes life exciting. Here are some key strategies to make that happen. -- RR

Land that Dream Job and a BIG Raise

by Robin Ryan

Would you change your life if you could? Would you change your career? Don’t you want to be the best you that you can possibly be? Isn’t your ultimate fantasy to have a job you love? A position where others recognize and praise your talents? A position where you are nicely rewarded with a higher salary and enhanced perks?

That fantasy can quickly turn into reality if you are savvy enough to conscientiously set goals. The most successful people in the world envision their next successes. They take calculated risks where they have an excellent chance of succeeding. They begin with a target and an action plan.

Goals are their precise statement of their dreams in which they also specify the tasks that must be undertaken if the desired outcome is to be achieved. Their objectives are clear, with specific action steps required to achieve the goals.

Successful people know this fact: that written goals, along with detailed action steps are the foundation for great success. It’s been reported that only 3% of the populace puts his or her goals in writing. More importantly, behavioral psychologists say that positive outcomes are typically achieved 20% faster with written goals.

To get you started a more rewarding future today, use a proven technique I use with my clients. “S.M.A.R.T. Goals” is a savvy but simple tool for goal-setting that specifically identifies your desired outcome, details an action plan, and facilitates accomplishment. Here’s the formula:

Specific -- A clearly defined written goal and a list of the action steps necessary to reach it.

Measurable -- You and others must be readily able to see how you are progressing, every step of the way.

Achievable – Your goal may be a stretch from where you are now, but it is certainly doable.

Realistic – Set sensible goals and objectives that you can expect to gain relying on your own efforts.

Targeted – Know exactly where you are going, how you are going to get there, and define the consequences and potential rewards to anticipate realizing.

Your future is whatever you make it. Read your goals daily and as you achieve them, replace them with new dreams to keep your life interesting and yourself happy.

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Robin Ryan has appeared on Oprah and Dr. Phil and is considered to be America’s top career coach. Robin has a busy career counseling practice providing individual career coaching, resume writing services, interview preparation, salary negotiations, and outplacement to clients nationwide. She is the best-selling author of : "60 Seconds & You're Hired!," "Soaring On Your Strengths," "What to Do With the Rest of Your Life," "Winning Resumes," and "Winning Cover Letters." A dynamic national speaker, Robin has spoken to over 1200 audiences sharing her insights on how to improve their lives and obtain greater success. Contact Robin at: 425.226.0414, or email: robin@robinryan.com, or visit her website: http://www.robinryan.com

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