Lecture 2 - Goals, Experience and Networking Flashcards

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Why should we set goals?

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  • to turn aspirations into concrete change
  • to provide clear direction + motivation
  • to track your objectives and use your time and resources effectively
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Why should we write our goals down?

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  • to increase motivation and help narrow the focus
  • main reason = it increases your chances of achieving the goal
  • Dr Gail Matthews found that people are 42% more likely to achieve goals that are written down
  • Harkin et al (2016) found that monitoring progress increases goal attainment
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What are SMART goals?

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  • Introduced by Doran (1981)
  • Encourages people to define clear objectives and deadlines
    S= specific
    M= measurable
    A= achievable
    R= realistic
    T= time-bound
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Work experience?

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  • may be essential if you want to be accepted onto some courses
  • degrees aren’t always enough and employers want too see experience as well
  • is good as it allows people to test out the kind of jobs they want to get after graduation
  • can look on durham student services etc.
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Definition of a network?

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people who exchange information for social, community, education or professional purposes

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What does networking mean in a professional context?

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it means making contacts that will help you in your career or the execution of your job role

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What are some of the different ways of networking?

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  • career fairs
  • department events
  • student society/ college events
  • volunteering, work experience and internships
  • professional body events e.g. BPS conference
  • industry trade shows
  • social media
  • family/ friends
  • accidental networking
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Linkedin?

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  • allows employers, professionals and students to connect and network
  • acts as an online CV
  • useful for searching job vacancies and researching companies
  • by being an active member you make it easier for employers to find you and can make more connections which increases the chance of uncovering opportunities
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