The article describes the personal qualities and cognitive processes of high school students and determines their future profession. Taking into account the abilities and level of knowledge of students, career guidance work is carried out using pedagogical and psychological methods and techniques.

Vocational guidance is an activity aimed at preparing adolescents for the choice of profession, taking into account their individual inclinations, interests, professional hobbies and society’s requests for personnel of various levels and qualifications. The essence of professional orientation as a social problem is the professional desire of adolescents to overcome contradictions, the demand of society in personnel. In solving this contradiction, a key role is played by the actions and activities of the teaching staff, teachers, psychologists responsible for labor and vocational training of students. On its basis, the level of theoretical development, the principles of professional orientation and methodological problems are formed. Thus, adolescents should be open in choosing a profession, more consciously understand what is necessary in their future life, use all the opportunities for a conscious and correct choice of a future profession. As a research method, diagnostic testing through an automated on-line system, psychological counseling based on the results of diagnostics, and the organization of psychological training work "personal growth" are provided.