A social portrait of career orientated officials

The article is based on the results of empirical sociological research. The author conducted a questionnaire survey in Perm. Sociological research has revealed that officials have a little interest in career. The article compares the social composition of the two groups of public (municipal) servants (career oriented officials and those who do not have a career as a goal). These two groups were compared on socio-demographic criteria, such as gender, age, marital status, number of children, level of education, material situation. State (municipal) employees, who are focused on career, are, as a rule, young civil servants having one child. Among those who are not focused on career, there are more men. More share of multiple holders of diplomas on higher education and a smaller share of married ones characterize them. Therefore, the study showed that younger age, several diplomas on higher education, higher income and education, one child are factors motivating to build a career.