conscious plans and goals related to career choice, vocational training and career development. According to N. S. Pryazhnikov, professional intentions are formed in the process of professional self-determination on the basis of self-knowledge, study of the world of professions and the socio-economic situation. Professional intentions include cognitive (knowledge about the profession), emotional (attitude to the profession) and behavioral (readiness for action) components. They are the basis for professional planning and decision-making about the professional path.