SMART Goals + Mentorship

SMART Goals + Mentorship

What are your goals? How will you accomplish them? Preparing these questions will help you to both make a positive impression on a new member of your network, and to get the most out of your conversation with your mentor.
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Part 1: Prep with your SMART Goals
A SMART Goal is an objective that is:

Specific (what are you trying to accomplish?)

Measurable (how will you know when you've accomplished the goal?)

Achievable (Can you achieve this?)

Realistic (Is it a realistic goal?)

Time-bound (How long will it take to achieve?)
What's your overall goal?
Here is a downloadable guide to SMART Goals [To learn more about SMART goals, check out https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/smart-goals.htm or, for a more detailed guide, check out the UCSD guide uploaded below.]
What is your "S" in your SMART goal?
What is the "M" in your SMART goal?
What is the "A" in your SMART goal?
What is the "R" in your SMART goal?
What is the "T" in your SMART goal?

Part 2: Preparing For Your Mentorship Session
What are you hoping to get out of this mentoring session? You may select more than one item, but be realistic about what you can accomplish in one session and prioritize accordingly:*

Tips on a resume/CV/application packet for your specific fieldLearning more about a specific careerEntering or re-entering the workforce after a gapMock interview/Interview tipsJob searching in your specific fieldSalary negotiation tips or coachingCareer Pivot (changing field, or changing from military to civilian)

Part 3: Connecting to your mentor
1. Sign-up with MentorMe. (It's free for NU students)
2. Build your profile (you can be a mentor, too!)
3. Join some groups
4. Get connected to your mentor!

Part 4: Your first meeting
1. Bring your SMART Goals with you to the meeting with your mentor.
2. Ask three questions about executing the SMART goals.
3. Write down three questions about the career or field you have and ask your mentor these questions.
4. If it turns out your mentor is not a great match, ask your mentor if they could refer you to someone who might be a better match.
Use the space below to note also any details about your mentor that may help you with your goals, such as their employer, position, college they graduated from, past experience, or professional connections. Write down ideas or additional professional questions.*

PART 6: REFLECTION Section (for Portfolium)
Please share at least one next step you will take as a result of this mentoring session. Frame this as a SMART goal - something Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound. *
What are at least three strengths or skills you have that will assist you in achieving this goal? These can include personal traits, technical competencies, or anything else. *
Big goals, even SMART goals, can be daunting. If your SMART goal is too big to achieve right now, what next step can you take TODAY?*
Please reflect on your meeting with your mentor. List 2 positive outcomes that you found helpful. *
Please list your next steps with your mentor and in achieving your SMART Goals. *
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