Introduction Every person at some point begins to think seriously about his future, about his future career. Knowledge of what a career is, what types and models of career exist, how to manage a career, as well as knowledge of one’s abilities, weaknesses and strengths will help him choose a job in an organization that provides him with opportunities for professional growth and improving his standard of living; get a higher degree of job satisfaction; understand personal professional prospects more clearly and plan other aspects of life; purposefully prepare for future professional activities; increase competitiveness in the labor market. On the other hand, organizations in which career is a controlled process receive:
1. Motivated and loyal employees who connect their professional activities with this organization, which increases labor productivity and reduces staff turnover;
2. The ability to plan the professional development of employees taking into account their personal interests;
3. Career development plans of individual employees as a source for identifying professional training needs;
4. A group of trained, motivated employees interested in professional growth for promotion to leadership positions.
Concept and types of career The term "career" has many meanings. It comes from the Latin carrus - cart, carriage and Italian carriera - run, life path, field. The most popular definition of “career” is moving forward along a once chosen path of activity, for example , gaining greater authority, higher status, prestige, power, money. “Making a career” for us, first of all, means achieving a prestigious position in society and a high level of income.
However, one should not associate one's career only with promotion. This concept can be applied to other life situations. Therefore, it is advisable to give the following definition: a career is the result of a person’s conscious position and behavior in the field of work related to official or professional growth. The concept of a career cannot be associated only with work; we can talk about a career as an occupation or activity. For example, a managerial career, a sports career, a military career, an artistic career, a career as a housewife, mother, student. A person's life outside of work has a significant impact on his business career and is part of it.