Check Your Understanding: “Set SMART goals to get ahead in your career” :English for Career Development (English for Career Development) Answers 2026

Question 1

Making a career goal is about planning for the future in your career and ____.

❌ meeting new people
❌ making more money
✅ identifying the steps to reach that goal

Question 2

Which examples from the text are common career goals? (Select all that apply)

❌ Increase vacation time
✅ Have new experiences
✅ Increase professional knowledge and training
✅ Move to a new location
✅ Make more money

Question 3

Which one of the following is an attainable goal?

❌ Work as a programmer for 5 years, then become President of Google.
✅ Work as a web designer for 5 years at a small company, then start my own graphic design company.

Question 4

Which of the following tips from the text will help to reach your goals?
(Select all that apply)

✅ Set a deadline.
✅ Write your goals.
✅ Have a partner.
❌ Be creative.
✅ Give yourself a reward for completed steps.
❌ Read a book.

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