Microsoft Virtual Internship
Develop a SMART goal for your Virtual Internship Program
Criteria Description Questions to consider Your answer
Specific States in clear terms what What do I want to accomplish on this
outcome, result or program?
behaviour is to be How will I accomplish it?
achieved. Why do I want to accomplish is?
Who will need to be involved?
Measurable Includes a description of How will I measure this?
the desired outcome How will I know when I’ve completed
and/or measurable results. it?
How will I know if I’m on track to
complete this program?
Achievable A realistic expectation, Do I have the skills and knowledge
given time and resources. currently to complete this program?
Is this the right time for me to
complete this program?
Do I have enough time and resources
to complete this program?
Does this goal challenge me in the
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right way?
Relevant There is a clear link to the Is this worth my time and effort?
goals of the department, How does this link to my career
division, the company and choice?
its values. Is this the right time to complete this
program for me?
Time Bound There is a time limit or When do I want to complete the
deadline by which the program by?
objective must be How long do I want to allocate to
achieved, and there may each module?
be a time frame to track How will I track my progress against
phases of completion in an time per module?
action plan. What is my target end date?
Now write out your SMART Internship Goal in full (considering the answers to your questions from above):
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