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What ISCO-08 is
ISCO-08 as the ILO occupation classification, its purpose, and the limits that keep it a classification, not a hiring decision.
- How is ISCO-08 different from a job board?
ISCO-08 differs from a job board because it is an International Labour Organization (ILO) classification for comparing work, not a list of vacancies.
- How old is ISCO-08 and what came before it?
ISCO-08 dates from its adoption in December 2007 and endorsement in March 2008 by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
- How should a reader quote ISCO-08?
A reader should quote ISCO-08 by naming the edition, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the group level used.
- What does ISCO-08 not do?
ISCO-08 does not hire, license, pay or judge workers, because it is an International Labour Organization (ILO) classification of occupations.
- What is a job in ISCO-08?
In ISCO-08, a job is the set of tasks and duties performed by one person, as defined by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is an occupation in ISCO-08?
In ISCO-08, an occupation is a set of jobs whose main tasks and duties are highly similar, as defined by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is ISCO-08?
ISCO-08 is the International Labour Organization (ILO) system for grouping occupations by the work people do.
- What is the difference between ISCO-08 and a national classification?
ISCO-08 is the International Labour Organization (ILO) system for international comparison, while a national classification serves detailed domestic use.
- Where is ISCO-08 used in the world?
ISCO-08 is used internationally in labour statistics and surveys coordinated through the International Labour Organization (ILO).
- Who publishes ISCO-08 and why does it matter?
The International Labour Organization (ILO) publishes ISCO-08, which is why the classification can be used as a shared international reference.
- Why does ISCO-08 group by skill?
ISCO-08 groups by skill because skill level and skill specialisation describe what work requires, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO).