A relevant problem of pedagogical psychology is to provide eff ective career counseling services that would aid students to make a conscious career decision. Psychological characteristics of optants (high school students who choose a profession) in some sense imbricate with such a personal quality as subjectivity, which is manifested in adolescents’ values and motivation. One of the ways to help students choose a profession can be career guidance courses and trainings aimed at aiding students to make a conscious career decision.
