摘要:The paper offers a look at the professional orientation of students in schools and universities as the main factor of motivation of young professionals. The results of the study among high school students (64 votes) and university students (47 votes) are presented. Identified key sources of information that help them make a decision to choose a profession, determinate assessments of understanding of their future profession, and changes in preferences over time. A half of students have problems with career orientation.