Abstract

This article examines gender-specific characteristics of thinking styles and career orientation among adolescents. Adolescence represents a critical developmental period marked by intensive cognitive and personal growth, during which future career interests and aptitudes begin to crystallize. The study analyzed various thinking styles (object-action, verbal-logical, visual-imagery, creative, and symbolic) alongside career orientation tendencies (investigative, aesthetic, organizational, among others). Results indicate that girls demonstrate higher propensity toward verbal-logical, visual-imagery, and creative thinking, showing greater interest in people-oriented professions. Boys exhibit preference for abstract thinking, research activities, and organizational-planning domains. The relationship between thinking styles and career preferences underscores the importance of considering adolescents' cognitive characteristics in career guidance. Findings highlight the necessity of supporting students' individual abilities and interests. The analysis draws upon scientific literature and empirical evidence.