the process of personality change under the influence of the socio-professional situation, professional activity and personal activity. According to E. F. Zeer, professional development includes the formation of a professional orientation, the development of professionally important qualities (PIQ), and the mastery of ways of performing activities. Professional development is characterized by unevenness, heterochronism, and individual originality. It can be constructive or destructive, depending on the person’s compliance with the requirements of the profession.