Аңдатпа
The article reveals the relevance and existing approaches to the study of students orientations, identifies the prospects and strategy for further research. The methodological bases of research, among which philosophical positions about a dialectical method of knowledge, essence of activity, participation in which transforms a personality; theories of system-complex, personality-activity approach; ideas of formation of a personality, formation of the professional; connection of the theory with practice are reflected. The article presents the analysis of approaches to the understanding of career and career orientations in psychology, and also shows the author's position, which is expressed in the fact that career orientations are included in the system of professional orientation of the person and lay the foundation for career building.