The author's career goals are to advance from their current position as a medical assistant in the federal government. They have worked in government for 16 years but see no potential for promotion in their current role. They decided to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management to open up more opportunities. Their goals are to gain the skills and qualifications needed to enter the human resources field and progress to higher level roles with promotion potential within the federal government. Obtaining a degree aligns with their interest in human resources and will help the author achieve their career aspirations.