Vocational guidance of students has always been one of the priorities of our state. The role of parents of our children and educational institutions, as well as the work of teachers and practicing psychologists working there, is of great importance for the implementation of this process. This article gives a brief overview of the current problems of vocational guidance of students, shortcomings in practice and ways to overcome them. In addition, a DDS on vocational guidance of schoolchildren was conducted, empirical analysis was made, conclusions and recommendations were given.