For average working people, they normally change their careers five to seven times throughout their whole lives. 【小题1】 Without that, you are just a dreamer.

It happens that you neglect thinking about your career when you are busy, but you must spend time considering your current situation and your ideal career path to develop a specific career plan. 【小题2】 When you have a better understanding of yourself and what you want, you are more likely to make a plan that suits your goals and lifestyle. By this kind of self-reflection, you will discover the type of career you want.

【小题3】 You probably need SMART goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound to prepare for success. Studies prove that SMART goals work better when they are written down and shared with others. Sharing enhances your sense of responsibility while writing down allows you to commit them to memory. Therefore, you can always have access to them because they are kept in your subconscious.

Now that you have understood what you want and had your goals set and written down, it’s time to make career decisions. First, list pros and cons of different decisions. 【小题4】 Finally, evaluate how they could influence your future.

So how do you feel when talking about your career? Do you want to stay where you are or are you ready to make a change to take steps to achieve success? 【小题5】