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Are you a doer or are you getting things done? This is a question I found myself asking as I stared into the mirror at the end of a long day. It seemed that at work I would often have the same experience most days. I would arrive at the office early and leave later than I planned to. In the middle of that I definitely would be busy checking my email, going to meetings and doing stuff. But at the end of those days I’d leave wondering whether I got anything at all done. And speaking with friends and colleagues I quickly learned I wasn’t the only one.

SMART goals are one of the most popular methods for both personal and professional goal-setting. However, 82% of individuals who set New Year’s goals don’t achieve them, and as many as 90% of businesses fail to reach their strategic goals. These figures suggest room for improvement in this trusted acronym and an opportunity to make them not only SMART but more likely to be accomplished.

You’ve updated your CV, sent in your application and have now got the good news that you have been selected for interview. So what’s next?

January is the most popular time of year for people looking to leave their job. But although this is certainly a distraction which could pass away many of the hours you have to wait until pay day, remember a new job is not just for January! So before you go too far down the rabbit hole, it is worth considering a few things.