yrkesvalg
Yrkesvalg (Norwegian for "career choice" or "vocational choice") refers to the process by which individuals select an occupation or professional path. It encompasses the assessment of personal interests, abilities, values and goals, as well as external factors such as educational opportunities, labour market conditions and social or cultural expectations.
Decisions about yrkesvalg are influenced by individual characteristics (aptitudes, personality, family background), institutional factors (school curricula,
Guidance and counselling play a central role in supporting informed yrkesvalg. Tools used include career assessments,
The process is often described in stages—exploration, decision-making and implementation—but is increasingly viewed as lifelong, with