Experience in “Start-Up Schools” conducting for students and graduates of the “Psychology” direction of various specializations: a multidisciplinary approach in future professional activities planning

The article studies the issues of professional orientation and readiness for independent work of students and graduates of various specializations related to psychology. Strategies for starting work as a psychologist, self-realization in this profession and the direct application of the acquired knowledge in several cases are a problem for university graduates. Unfortunately, not all programs of higher educational institutions pay sufficient attention to helping students to form ideas about the practical application of the acquired knowledge and the organization of their future work. The authors of the article share their own experience of “Start-Up Schools” conducting for students and graduates of the psychology direction of various specializations. The article highlights the successes and difficulties in conducting such schools, training and seminars.