Directional employment refers to providing vocational training and employment guidance to specific personnel according to the requirements of the government, social organizations or enterprises, and arranging them to work in predetermined units or industries. This employment method is usually a measure taken by the government or enterprises to meet the employment needs of certain industries or regions.

Directional employment can help employers solve the employment problem, provide job seekers with employment opportunities and improve the employment rate.

Directional employment is usually suitable for some specific groups, such as the disabled, students from poor families, unemployed people and migrant workers. According to the actual situation of these people, the government or enterprises will provide corresponding vocational training and employment guidance to help them improve their employability and competitiveness and improve their employment success rate.

Directional employment can also promote the flow and transfer of labor force, ease the employment pressure in some regions and industries, and promote the development of the national economy.