How Do You Write Job Performance Goals?
Writing solid job performance goals can help you be successful in your career. You must, of course, work toward meeting the goals and, when you do meet them, update your goals or write new goals to continue moving ahead in your career. Goals that are written well are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely; these are called SMART goals. There are a few things to keep in mind while writing these goals, ideally with the help of your supervisor. Be ambitious but realistic when writing your job performance goals. Goals are meant to help motivate, not demoralize. Start each goal with an action verb, a word that describes an act or activity (e.g., produce, sell, invite and contact). Use figures or other standards of measurement whenever possible (e.g., quantities, ratings, dates and/or times). Keep your goals relevant to your job by understanding the goals of your department and the company as a whole. Your job performance goals should relate directly to your departmental goals
