Got Goals?
Milk Your Plan for All It's Worth

What are your goals? And what do you need to do to achieve them? Proper planning is the backbone of any goal. Here's how to get started:

Get specific: Let's say you want to do better in school. But define "better." Get a perfect GPA? Or just make sure you pass all your classes? Knowing exactly what you want to achieve helps focus your efforts.

Break it down: Like many people, you may be in the job market. You may need to push yourself to make your goal of landing a job a reality. Breaking the job-hunting process into smaller steps can help make it less overwhelming.

For example:

• Start by getting your résumé ready.
• Next, post your résumé on job search web sites or apply directly on specific companies' career opportunities listings. Even if you don't hear anything right away, don't give up.
• Depending on the type of business, make follow-up calls or visit places you applied in person.
• Ask friends and family members about job availability at their companies.
• Work on your interview skills so you'll be ready when an opportunity finds you.

Stay motivated: Even with a plan, it's challenging to stay motivated day after day. That's why you need a good reason. Just saying you want a job isn't enough. Instead, think of how a job would help you get other things you want – a car, freedom, or even status. DCU can help you stay motivated. Visit dcu.org to view all the products we have to offer.