Ramila Babak Ismayilkhanova

THE MAIN STAGES OF VOCATIONAL ORIENTATION OF PUPILS AT DIFFERENT AGE PERIODS

Abstract. This article addresses one of the most pressing issues of our time: vocational orientation. The author outlines how the process of guiding students toward suitable careers unfolds progressively across different age groups. She argues that the nature and implementation of vocational guidance vary significantly across grades I–IV, V–IX, and X–XI. According to the author, a student’s inclination toward a particular profession reflects their genuine interest in it. The earlier students are introduced to a variety of professions and given relevant information, the greater the likelihood that they will make informed career choices and pursue fulfilling professional paths in the future.                                                                                  The article emphasises that every subject or homeroom teacher has a responsibility to acquaint students with diverse fields of work and to provide comprehensive education about various professions and specialisations. The author further asserts that students who plan to continue their education should establish strong connections with the professional environments in which they hope to work, and take an active interest in the principles and practices of those professions.

Keywords: vocational orientation, profession, specialty, self-awareness, self-education, self-assessment, method, interest, ability, skill