Career goals for 2027

Level up your professional life.

Career goals are easier to reach when the right people know about them. A promotion or a raise depends on decisions by your manager, so the first step is often a conversation, not more hours. These five goals cover your next role, your pay, your network, a mentor and leadership practice. Write down what "done" means for each one, such as a title, a salary or a number of new contacts, and review it every month.

Start with these 5 goals
  1. 1

    Get promoted to next level

    1-year goalProfessional

    First step: Schedule career chat with manager

    Track it: Write down the skills your next role needs. Review your progress with your manager every quarter.

  2. 2

    Negotiate a 15% raise

    1-year goalProfessional

    First step: Document all accomplishments

    Track it: Keep a list of your results with numbers. Add one entry every month before your review.

  3. 3

    Build professional network (+50 connections)

    1-year goalProfessional

    First step: Attend 1 event per month

    Track it: Count the new people you meet each month. Follow up with each one within a week.

  4. 4

    Find a mentor in my field

    1-year goalProfessional

    First step: List 5 potential mentors

    Track it: Contact one person from your list each week. Note who answered and when you meet.

  5. 5

    Develop leadership skills

    1-year goalProfessional

    First step: Volunteer to lead a project

    Track it: After each project you lead, write down one thing that worked and one thing to change.

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