Have you thought about your big career goals for 2026 yet? 2025 may already almost be over, but seriously, it’s never too late to start planning your next professional move. And General Assembly is here to help you kick things off right before the new year hits.

Our free guide, the Making Goals that Stick e-book, is a simple, step-by-step roadmap for setting and achieving those career goals you’ve been putting off.

Why Bahrain’s tech market is your biggest opportunity

To set goals that actually get you fired up, you need to know what’s happening in the world around you. Bahrain is all-in on building a digital economy, and that’s creating a massive need for skilled tech talent. Translation? It’s the perfect time to seriously invest in your professional tech future.

Don’t just take our word for it, check out the facts:

• National Plan: Digital transformation is a key part of Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030. The government’s Telecommunications, ICT, and Digital Economy Sector Strategy (2022-2026) is aiming to boost national employment in the ICT sector by 35% by 2026. 
• Bahrain is getting noticed internationally for its digital progress, ranking among the top 10 economies globally in the ITU’s ICT Development Index increasing the demand of tech talents
• Bahrain’s ICT sector is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.29% by 2028, creating a robust ecosystem for digital innovation.

The bottom line: Tech isn’t just one career path. It’s the foundation of the future job market here in Bahrain.

Meet the game-changing SMART goal framework

If you want your goals to be easy to follow and accomplish, you need to break them down the right way from the beginning. We recommend the SMART framework because it creates real, doable, and impactful steps for your career:

• Specific: Don’t be vague. Clearly define exactly what you want to achieve.
• Measurable: Set checkpoints so you can easily track your progress and celebrate success.
• Achievable: Make sure the goal is realistic for you right now.
• Relevant: Ensure your goal genuinely aligns with your bigger-picture career or life objectives.
• Time-bound: Set a clear deadline. This keeps you focused and moving forward.

If you’re still thinking, “How do I do that?”…..our free e-book is packed with examples for each point.

What else you need to get ahead

Whether you’re a job seeker asking, “What’s my next career move?” or you’re going for a promotion, a big pivot, or just trying to land your first role, you need a solid guide to move you from point A to point B.

In our e-book, you’ll get:

1. A guide for starting a brand-new career.
2. A guide for making a career change stick.
3. A guide for leveling up your current career.
4. A handy checklist for your career pivot journey.

Setting career goals can often feel overwhelming, but our free e-book provides the necessary structure and clarity to turn ambitious goals into actionable plans. By filling in your information and downloading the resource, you gain the maximum benefit by leveraging proven strategies used for professional success. https://bahrain.generalassemb.ly/goals-that-stick-e-book/