Licenciatura en Canadá Specific: I want to graduate from SFU Measurable: By December 2012 Relevant: allow me to begin career & choose my destination Trackable: in-progress already; semester-by-semester
Maestría en Mercadotecnia (DF) Specific: I want to study a Masters’ in ITESM Mexico City Measurable: Finish by 2020 (maximum) Relevant: Broaden work opportunities, increase salary & promotion potential Trackable: By 2015, begin Masters (part-time).
Iniciar carrera en Ámbito Turístico Specific: I want to begin work in special events in the tourism industry Measurable: gain experience & apply for jobs from Canada; have satisfying work by fall 2013 (Mexico) Relevant: I have experience in the field & I enjoy the tourism industry. Opportunity for growth in Mexico Trackable: consistently track job satisfaction & potential for new opportunities. Set long term career goals.
Trabajar en PROMEXICO Specific: I want to work within PROMEXICO organization & be able to travel as part of career Measurable: By 2015 I should have experience & knowledge to work for the organization Relevant: Promoting Mexico and travelling are 2 passions of mine, I want to make a difference Trackable: Apply to consulate in Vancouver; investigate special skills needed; explore and track job openings
Viaje a Europa I want to travel to Europe (Spain & France) with my sister I will travel in summer 2012 before graduation Planned this trip for years, very important to my sister and I. Must complete trip before moving to Mexico Summer 2011: summer job $$. Save $5000 by spring 2012
Mudanza a Ciudad de México  I want to move to Mexico City after graduation  I want to move after graduation (summer 2013) Important to begin my career in Mexico: I love the city and want to try it for myself Gain work experience in Canada to be prepared for job competition; save $$ 2012-13 for first few months in Mexico
Formar una familia I want to find a partner and have a family (children) Ideal: Have children by 2020 (30 yrs. old) Family: high personal emotional importance. Source of support and meaning Be open to relationships and possibilities wherever I go
Conocer todo México I want to visit every state in Mexico Complete mission by 2025 I am fascinated by the country & haven’t explored the north or south Begin travels—new states this year (Oaxaca/Qro/Veracruz); keep track & reassess in 2020
Perfeccionar Francés e Italiano I want to dominate French & Italian language Speak & write fluent French & Italian by 2015 Very important to me: enjoy languages, want to travel within career & work in tourism Continue courses in summer 2011; track progress & reassess skill level by 2013

Smart Method: Goal Setting

  • 1.
    Licenciatura en CanadáSpecific: I want to graduate from SFU Measurable: By December 2012 Relevant: allow me to begin career & choose my destination Trackable: in-progress already; semester-by-semester
  • 2.
    Maestría en Mercadotecnia(DF) Specific: I want to study a Masters’ in ITESM Mexico City Measurable: Finish by 2020 (maximum) Relevant: Broaden work opportunities, increase salary & promotion potential Trackable: By 2015, begin Masters (part-time).
  • 3.
    Iniciar carrera enÁmbito Turístico Specific: I want to begin work in special events in the tourism industry Measurable: gain experience & apply for jobs from Canada; have satisfying work by fall 2013 (Mexico) Relevant: I have experience in the field & I enjoy the tourism industry. Opportunity for growth in Mexico Trackable: consistently track job satisfaction & potential for new opportunities. Set long term career goals.
  • 4.
    Trabajar en PROMEXICOSpecific: I want to work within PROMEXICO organization & be able to travel as part of career Measurable: By 2015 I should have experience & knowledge to work for the organization Relevant: Promoting Mexico and travelling are 2 passions of mine, I want to make a difference Trackable: Apply to consulate in Vancouver; investigate special skills needed; explore and track job openings
  • 5.
    Viaje a EuropaI want to travel to Europe (Spain & France) with my sister I will travel in summer 2012 before graduation Planned this trip for years, very important to my sister and I. Must complete trip before moving to Mexico Summer 2011: summer job $$. Save $5000 by spring 2012
  • 6.
    Mudanza a Ciudadde México I want to move to Mexico City after graduation I want to move after graduation (summer 2013) Important to begin my career in Mexico: I love the city and want to try it for myself Gain work experience in Canada to be prepared for job competition; save $$ 2012-13 for first few months in Mexico
  • 7.
    Formar una familiaI want to find a partner and have a family (children) Ideal: Have children by 2020 (30 yrs. old) Family: high personal emotional importance. Source of support and meaning Be open to relationships and possibilities wherever I go
  • 8.
    Conocer todo MéxicoI want to visit every state in Mexico Complete mission by 2025 I am fascinated by the country & haven’t explored the north or south Begin travels—new states this year (Oaxaca/Qro/Veracruz); keep track & reassess in 2020
  • 9.
    Perfeccionar Francés eItaliano I want to dominate French & Italian language Speak & write fluent French & Italian by 2015 Very important to me: enjoy languages, want to travel within career & work in tourism Continue courses in summer 2011; track progress & reassess skill level by 2013