Career Goal Setting Assignment: Leadership and Management Plan

This assignment details a student's five-year career plan, with the ultimate goal of becoming a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The student expresses a strong desire to work for DHL, citing its opportunities for skill development and employee satisfaction. To achieve this goal, the student outlines several short-term objectives, including obtaining a bachelor's degree in finance and economics, pursuing an MBA in financial management, and gaining managerial experience in a large company. The student is currently employed as an assistant accountant and plans to leverage their current role to gain financial knowledge and leadership experience. They identify key resources needed to reach their goals, such as financial support for education and networking opportunities. Priorities include pursuing a graduate degree, gaining experience in various financial roles, and developing financial management skills to advise the Chief Finance Officer. The assignment reflects a clear understanding of the steps required to advance in a corporate environment and achieve a leadership position.

Running head: CAREER GOAL SETTING 1
Career Goal Setting
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation

CAREER GOAL SETTING 2
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In five years, I want to hold a managerial position in a big company specifically a Chief
Executive Officer. I would love to have the opportunity to work in the DHL Company where
there are great chances of developing and handling challenging work so as to provide me with
the opportunity to exploit my talents and skills. This will also be beneficial to the company as all
my efforts will be directed to the betterment of the company as I grow my position. Based on my
erstwhile research that I have done about the company, I have realized that it is the best company
that can offer me such a chance routinely, and thus I am confident that the company will value
my skills (Brown, 2016). I have also realized that once an employee gets deployed in the
company, he or she works there for many years or simply there are less or no turnovers by the
employees as it is the case with many other companies. This is an indication that the employees
are well satisfied with the work environment and all the necessary benefits are available.
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In order to reach my five-year goal, I need to set the following short-term goals: firstly, I
will need to acquire a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics since the position requires
such qualifications. To hearken my chances of becoming a CEO, I will also study the MBA in
the financial management so as to sharpen my skills in that field. I will also need to work in a
big company consistently especially in a managerial position to help me exploit my leadership
skills. This will give me a chance of knowing what the leaders of big companies are expected to
do and how they can implement changes for a better working environment. Having gained
excellent leadership skills in top managerial position, I will be able to plan, control, coordinate,
instruct, and make the right staffing decisions for the company which I will be working with.

CAREER GOAL SETTING 3
Being a CEO, I look forward to acting as a role player, creating business links, liaising with other
businesses, and also venturing in attracting more clientele in the company.
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I am currently working in a law firm as the assistant accountant, and I hope to rise
through the ranks as go back to the University for a Graduate Degree in accounting. I also
concentrate on getting the financial knowledge from my current employer so as to be wise in
making decisions. I normally take advantage and utilize fully any chance that the company offers
so as to increase my financial knowledge including special classes, conferences, and other
relevant events. This will help me expand my knowledge and skills, and the experience will be
an added advantage to help me get endorsed up the corporate ranking. Being a leader in my
current workplace is also an initiator to ensure that the board of directors consider me for such a
position as I exercise initiative, competence, and vision in my workings (Butler, 2012). I
normally practice some roles of a CEO including outlining and implementing the strategic
direction of my organization.
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I will know I have reached these goals when I realize that I have implemented a positive
change in the current employment. When I am able to oversee the financial team and ensure that
the financial operations that are run in the company align with the specific goals of the
organization and that every employee is working hard towards such achievement. After three
years working in the same company, I will be able to assess the company's progress regarding
profit making. Once I realize that the profits being made are increasing and that there are
minimal or no losses occurring repeatedly, then I will know that my leadership skills have
developed and that my dreams of becoming a CEO are still valid.

CAREER GOAL SETTING 2
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I need the following resources to reach my goal: first I consider joining the California
University one year after I graduate from my undergraduate degree to study an MBA in financial
management. I am saving some money from my current employment which will enable me to
pay the school fees. I also interact well with my workmates who I find them as my basis for
practicing the leadership skills as they form my platform to exercise my knowledge and skills in
financial management (Khan, 2017). I will also need the financial program of the company and
the money which is to be budgeted for which will help me set my goals in accordance with the
money available versus the needs of the company.
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My priorities for reaching my goals are: going back to the University for a Graduate
Degree in financial management so as to develop my knowledge and the relevant skills. This will
not mean that I stop working in the current employment but rather enroll for the MBA online so
that I continue working because I will need the job experience as I study so as to apply my skills
practically. I also consider working in the firm in a different capacity such as the accountant or
the chief economist which will help me diversify my knowledge and application of the skills.
This will also help me to be flexible in future when I become a CEO since I will have numerous
roles to play in the position. Financial management skills will assist me advice the chief finance
officer of the company accordingly in a manner that will contribute to improved record keeping
and cost ascertainment for the company.

CAREER GOAL SETTING 3
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