One of the toughest issues in making a good career choice and setting career goals is identifying what it is that you want. Even when it seems that you know what you want, you may still have doubts on if your career choice is the right one for you. In fact, even very successful people have some periods in their career path when they seem unsure about their career choice and goals.

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Here, then, are some tips on choosing the right career.

First: Ask yourself these questions – Am I making the kind of money that I want to make? Do I want to make more money? Does money even matter to me? Do I like what I'm doing right now? What am I passionate about? What could I be doing that would make me happier than I am right now? Would I be happier simply switching positions or getting a promotion; or would I be happier changing careers all together? Why am I still working here? What is stopping me from leaving this job or getting that promotion? What is stopping me from leaving this job? Asking yourself these questions and answering honestly will help you know exactly what direction you should be going in.

In order to develop an effective action plan, it is best that you state your goal in very specific terms that are acceptable to you. Also, plan backward from your goal for the best results, confront your fears and expectations immediately and progressively, and put your plan on paper and into action as soon as possible.

Lastly, in setting career goals, your goals must meet certain criteria for them to be achievable. They have to be conceivable, achievable within a certain time frame, believable, flexible, and clearly defined. You must know exactly what your goal is, and be able to put it into words.

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