PROBLEMS OF CONTEMPORARY SCHOOL LEAVERS’ PROFESSIONAL SELFDETERMINATION: RESULTS OF DIAGNOSTIC STUDY

The basic psychological and pedagogical aspects of problem of professional self-determination have been examined; the concept and content of professional self-determination have been exposed with their major components. The peculiarities of professional plan have been outlined and its influence on the process of secondary school leavers’ self-determination. The results of the investigation of the process of school leavers’ professional self-determination have been provided, professional intentions, interests, needs have been ascertained, factors that influence professional choice have been analyzed