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What ISCO is
ISCO, the International Standard Classification of Occupations, is an international classification system that groups jobs into a structured hierarchy based on the tasks and duties involved. It is maintained at the international level and used widely for comparing occupational data.
The classification arranges occupations from broad major groups down to more detailed unit groups, giving a common language for describing roles. Official information is published by the bodies that maintain and apply it.
What ISCO covers
- A structured hierarchy of occupations from broad to detailed groups.
- Grouping of jobs by the tasks and duties they involve.
- A common framework for describing and comparing occupations.
- A basis for consistent occupational data across contexts.
- A reference used alongside related national and EU classifications.
How employers use ISCO
- To describe roles using a recognised, consistent framework.
- To map internal job titles to standard occupational groups.
- To support clearer, comparable role definitions in workforce planning.
- As a neutral reference when discussing roles across borders.
How candidates use ISCO
- To understand how an occupation is categorised in a standard way.
- To relate a job title to a recognised occupational group.
- To compare how similar roles are described across contexts.
- As a neutral reference when interpreting role descriptions.
Confirm details with the official source
Classifications are revised over time and applied differently in different contexts, and this page is a general explanation. Confirm current structure and definitions with the official source that maintains the classification.
Official sources to confirm current rules
Requirements change and specifics vary. Confirm the current position with the official authority for this jurisdiction:
Recruitment partners & our business ecosystem
Depending on the project, country, workforce type and availability, HRHelperG may introduce employers to recruitment partners within its business ecosystem. Recruitment services may be delivered by TNT agency s.r.o. or another suitable recruitment partner where appropriate. HRHelperG is not a recruitment agency and does not guarantee placement, hiring outcomes or candidate availability.
Comparing where to live, work or hire?
Related tools from the HELPERG ecosystem that may help with this:
- Global City Intelligence — Compare cities and countries on affordability, safety, healthcare and quality of life from official data — useful when deciding where to live, work or build a workforce.
Need workers?
Tell us what roles you need to fill. HRHelperG can help define your workforce requirements and connect you with suitable recruitment partners, including partners within our business ecosystem where appropriate. HRHelperG does not guarantee placement, hiring outcomes, or candidate availability.
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