Video 1 - Career Goal Setting Subtitled

Key wellness / self-care / productivity strategies (Career Goal Setting)

Build self-awareness first

Honestly assess your:

• Interests (what energizes and motivates you)
• Personality (how you process info, decide, prefer teamwork vs. working alone)
• Values (what matters most and what you won’t compromise)
• Skills (abilities you already have and what you need to develop)

Use a “career map” approach

• Treat career goals as a clear destination that makes your journey more focused.
• Include long-, medium-, and short-term goals—not only long-term plans.

Set goals in layers (with clear time horizons)

• Long-term goals (6–20+ years)
  • Choose goals aligned with values and life goals
  • Example direction: an HR director role focused on development/impact
• Medium-term goals (3–5 years)
  • Identify the achievements and skills needed to reach the long-term target
  • Include:
    • Technical and soft skill development
    • Personal branding
    • Building a portfolio
  • Example: become an HR development/training or recruitment specialist; pursue relevant certifications
• Short-term goals (1–2 years)
  • Break medium-term goals into actionable steps you can start quickly
  • For students/fresh graduates:
    • Gain work experience and real-world understanding
    • Do an internship
    • Take free training
    • Join HR-related projects

Apply SMART goal principles

Make career goals:

• Specific / clear
• Measurable
• Achievable / realistic
• Relevant to your personal values
• Time-bound (clear time limit)

Do regular evaluation (maintain control, reduce stress)

• Reassess progress every ~3 months
• Use methods like:
  • Personal journal
  • Casual chats with a mentor or discussion partner
• Remember: career flexibility is normal—adjust plans without losing your direction.

Connect goals to wellbeing

Clear career goals are linked with:

• Higher job satisfaction
• Better well-being when aligned with your values

Goals help you prioritize what matters instead of getting distracted or following others’ paths.

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Presenters / sources

• Presenter/Facilitator: Anisa Arwan (Industrial and Organizational Psychologist)
• Source referenced: Career planning theory (as cited in the subtitles)
• Method referenced: SMART principle / SMART goals (as described in the subtitles)
• Additional referenced research: Several studies (mentioned generally, not specified)