Personal Statement: My Personal Professional Goals

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Introduction:
As part of my Writing for Managers course at the University of Maryland University College, our professor, Dr. Lawrence Clark, tasked us with writing a memo to a supervisor regarding our personal professional goals. I feel that this assignment is beneficial since I am close to finishing my BS degree in Social Science and will be looking for a job in the social services domain quite soon.

In preparation for this memo, I reviewed Dr. Clark 's material regarding setting goals to match one 's personality type, as well as effective time management methods. Both of these speeches helped me to focus on my strengths and set some “Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-Based” (S.M.A.R.T.) goals.

Since I am a mostly
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As mentioned in my short-term goals, I intend on beginning the work to reach my CSC-AD once officially hired. By the mid-term stage I will have completed the necessary coursework, supervision hours, and have passed the requisite exam accordingly. I plan on continuing my career with Frederick County over the next few years and expanding my professional aspirations to fit the opportunities entrusted to …show more content…
After years of service with Frederick County, I plan on transferring to either the Department of Aging or opening my own counseling service from home. If I were to switch to a different division within the County such as the Department of Aging, I see myself in a supervisory capacity where I can use my years of experience, education, and natural talents to provide good leadership to other clinicians.

I will use the valuable instruction given in Dr. Clark 's course, particularly the “Communication as a Manager” document (provided from Rice University) as a compass for the type of environment I plan on creating. As a manager I will be positive and foster an open and honest rapport with my employees. I envision retiring from many years of service with the County and continuing my personal mission to help others. I may work as a consultant for a non-profit organization, or as a part-time addiction 's

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