Career planning, also known as career design, refers to the design and planning of a person's work, post or career development path at all stages of his life. Including what occupation is empty, what is the organization and place to engage in this occupation, what role it plays in this professional team, career changes in a person's life development stage, and various education and training to realize career design.

Vocational institutions can accept the entrustment of job seekers or employers to help job seekers design their careers for themselves or employers.