communication and public affairs specialist

public affairs & communication consultant

public affairs and communication consultant

Public affairs consultants function as representatives for a client's goal. They attempt to persuade legislative bodies and policy makers to implement laws or regulation in accordance with the client's wishes, and negotiate with parties with potentially conflicting interests. They perform analytical and research duties in order to ensure that the client's cause is being addressed in an appropriate way to the appropriate parties. They also consult their clients on their causes and policies.


Professionals increase the existing stock of knowledge; apply scientific or artistic concepts and theories; teach about the foregoing in a systematic manner; or engage in any combination of these activities. Competent performance in most occupations in this major group requires skills at the fourth ISCO skill level.

Business and Administration Professionals

Business and administration professionals perform analytical, conceptual and practical tasks to provide services in financial matters, human resource development, public relations, marketing and sales in the technical, medical, information and communication technology areas; and conduct, reviews of organizational structures, methods and systems as well as quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programmes. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the fourth ISCO skill level.

Sales, Marketing and Public Relations Professionals

Sales, marketing and public relations professionals plan, develop, coordinate and implement programmes of information dissemination to promote organizations, goods and services; and represent companies in selling a range of technical, industrial, medical, pharmaceutical and ICT goods and services.

Public relations professionals plan, develop, implement and evaluate information and communication 	strategies that create an understanding and a favourable view of businesses and other organizations, their goods and services, and their role in the community.

public relations coordinator
press relations officer
press consultant
public relations officer
communications officer
press secretary
media relations officer
public affairs officer
public information officer
media consultant
media coordinator

Public relations officers represent a company or organisation to stakeholders and the public. They use communications strategies to promote an understanding of the activities and image of their clients in a favourable way.


spokesman
public relations officer
media relations specialist
spokeswoman
media coordinator
public relations coordinator
press secretary
communications officer
company spokesperson
spokesperson

Spokespeople speak on behalf of companies or organisations. They use communication strategies to represent clients through public announcements and conferences. They promote their clients in a positive light and work to increase an understanding of their activities and interests.


Technical and Medical Sales Professionals (excluding ICT)

Technical and medical sales professionals (excluding ICT) represent companies in selling a range of industrial, medical and pharmaceutical goods and services to industrial, business, professional and other establishments.

after-sales service technician
customer service technician
workshop technician
after-sales maintenance technician
field technician
after-sales support technician
field support technician
after-sales team member
help-desk technician
after-sales rectification technician
sales support technician
after-sales repair technician
after-sales installation technician

After-sales service technicians provide after-sales service support to customers, such as the installation, maintenance and repair of the sold products. They take corrective actions to ensure customers’ satisfaction, resolve technical product-related issues and write customer summary reports.


medical device sales representative
medical representative
clinical device sales representative
clinical representative
medical sales person
medical sales businessperson
medical salesman
medical saleswoman
clinical sales representative
medical sales representative
medical device seller

Medical sales representatives promote and sell medical devices, equipment and pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals. They provide product information and demonstrate features to healthcare professionals. Medical representatives negotiate and close sales contracts.


renewable energy consultant
renewable energy technical consultant
sustainable energy consultant
renewable energy research consultant
renewable energy market consultant
sustainable energy research consultant
sustainable energy market consultant
sustainable energy technical consultant
renewable energy survey consultant
sustainable energy survey consultant

Renewable energy consultants advise clients on the advantages and disadvantages of different renewable energy sources. They conduct surveys and interviews to research demand of and opinions on renewable energy, and strive to advise clients on the most advantageous source of renewable energy for their purpose.


PCV sales technician
light vehicle sales engineer
heavy vehicle sales technician
bus and coach sales technician
light vehicle sales technician
coach sales engineer
LGV sales engineer
sales engineer
PCV sales engineer
heavy vehicle sales engineer
LGV sales technician
bus sales engineer
bus and coach sales engineer
coach sales technician
bus sales technician

Sales engineers provide technical customisation of products based on customers requests and needs (mainly heavy duty), such as building equipment. They take care of business to business contact and assume responsibility for complex repairs and maintenance process.


industrial solar energy sales consultant

Solar energy sales consultants provide advice on solar energy for domestic or industrial purposes, and aim to promote the use of solar energy as an alternative and more sustainable source of energy. They communicate with prospective clients, and attend networking events, to ensure increased sales of solar energy products.


assistant technical sales representative

Technical sales representatives act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.


agricultural machinery and equipment field salesman

agricultural machinery and equipment inside technical sales representative

senior technical sales representative in agricultural machinery and equipment

trainee technical sales representative in agricultural machinery and equipment

agricultural machinery and equipment  field saleswoman

trainee technical sales engineer in agricultural machinery and equipment

agricultural machinery and equipment outside technical sales representative

graduate technical sales representative in agricultural machinery and equipment

assistant technical sales engineer in agricultural machinery and equipment

senior technical sales engineer in agricultural machinery and equipment

graduate technical sales engineer in agricultural machinery and equipment

agricultural machinery and equipment field salesperson

agricultural machinery and equipment technical field sales representative

assistant technical sales representative in agricultural machinery and equipment

Technical sales representatives in agricultural machinery and equipment act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.


chemical products inside technical sales representative

trainee technical sales representative in chemical products

graduate technical sales representative in chemical products

assistant technical sales representative in chemical products

chemical products outside technical sales representative

senior technical sales engineer in chemical products

assistant technical sales engineer in chemical products

trainee technical sales engineer in chemical products

chemical products technical field sales representative

senior technical sales representative in chemical products

graduate technical sales engineer in chemical products

Technical sales representatives in chemical products act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.


assistant technical sales representative in hardware, plumbing and heating  equipment

technical saleswoman in hardware, plumbing and heating equipment

technical salesperson in hardware, plumbing and heating equipment

technical sales representative in heating equipment

technical salesman in hardware, plumbing and heating equipment

trainee technical sales engineer in hardware, plumbing and heating  equipment

senior technical sales representative in hardware, plumbing and heating  equipment

graduate technical sales representative in hardware, plumbing and heating  equipment

senior technical sales engineer in hardware, plumbing and heating  equipment

hardware, plumbing and heating sales representative

trainee technical sales representative in hardware, plumbing and heating  equipment

graduate technical sales engineer in hardware, plumbing and heating  equipment

assistant technical sales engineer in hardware, plumbing and heating  equipment

technical sales representative in plumbing

Technical sales representatives in hardware, plumbing and heating equipment act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.


technical salespeople in industrial equipment

trainee technical sales engineer in machinery and industrial equipment

technical salesman in industrial equipment

machinery and industrial equipment salesperson

trainee technical sales representative in machinery and industrial equipment

technical salespeople in machinery and industrial equipment

graduate technical sales engineer in machinery and industrial equipment

senior technical sales representative in machinery and industrial equipment

technical salesperson in industrial equipment

technical salesperson in machinery and industrial equipment

technical saleswoman in machinery and industrial equipment

graduate technical sales representative in machinery and industrial equipment

technical saleswoman in industrial equipment

technical salesman in machinery and industrial equipment

assistant technical sales engineer in machinery and industrial equipment

senior technical sales engineer in machinery and industrial equipment

assistant technical sales representative in machinery and industrial equipment

mechanical equipment sales representative

Technical sales representatives in machinery and industrial equipment act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.


senior technical sales engineer in mining and construction machinery

assistant technical sales representative in mining and construction machinery

assistant technical sales engineer in mining and construction machinery

mining and construction machinery technical field sales representative

mining and construction machinery  inside technical sales representative

mining and construction machinery outside technical sales representative

mining and construction machinery  field saleswoman

graduate technical sales representative in mining and construction machinery

senior technical sales representative in mining and construction machinery

trainee technical sales representative in mining and construction machinery

mining and construction machinery field salesperson

mining and construction machinery field salesman

Technical sales representatives in mining and construction machinery act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.


office machinery and equipment outside technical sales representative

graduate technical sales representative in office machinery and equipment

graduate technical sales engineer in office machinery and equipment

trainee technical sales representative in office machinery and equipment

office machinery and equipment field salesman

assistant technical sales engineer in office machinery and equipment

assistant technical sales representative in office machinery and equipment

trainee technical sales engineer in office machinery and equipment

senior technical sales engineer in office machinery and equipment

office machinery and equipment  inside technical sales representative

office machinery and equipment  technical field sales representative

senior technical sales representative in office machinery and equipment

office machinery and equipment  field salesperson

office machinery and equipment  field saleswoman

Technical sales representatives in office machinery and equipment  act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.


textile industry machinery  field saleswoman

textile industry machinery inside technical sales representative

textile industry machinery field salesperson

senior technical sales engineer in the textile industry machinery

assistant technical sales engineer in the textile industry machinery

technical sales representative in the textile machinery industry

trainee technical sales representative in the textile industry machinery

assistant technical sales representative in the textile industry machinery

senior technical sales representative in the textile industry machinery

textile industry machinery  field salesman

graduate technical sales representative in the textile industry machinery

textile industry machinery outside technical sales representative

trainee technical sales engineer in the textile industry machinery

textile industry machinery technical field sales representative

graduate technical sales engineer in the textile industry machinery

Technical sales representatives in the textile machinery industry act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.


Information and Communications Technology Sales Professionals

Information and communications technology (ICT) sales professionals sell, at the wholesale level, a range of computer hardware, software and other information and communications technology goods and services including installations and provide specialized information as required.

IT account manager
ICT account manager
ICT key account manager
IT key account manager
ICT account managers

ICT account managers build business relationships with customers to facilitate the sale of hardware, software, telecommunications or ICT services. They also identify opportunities and manage sourcing and delivery of products to customers. They achieve sales targets and maintain profitability.


IT commercial development manager
IT business development manager
ICT commercial development manager
ICT business development manager
ICT business development managers

ICT business development managers increase business opportunities for the organisation and develop strategies that will enhance the smooth running of the organisation, product development and product distribution. They negotiate prices and establish contract terms.


ICT presale support
IT presales technician
ICT presales engineer
ICT presales engineers
IT presales engineer
ICT presales technician

ICT presales engineers actively drive and manage the ICT evaluation stage of the sales process, working in conjunction with the sales team. They provide technical guidance to pre-sales personnel and plan and modify product ICT configurations to meet client requirements. They pursue additional business development opportunities.


electronic and telecommunications equipment  field saleswoman

senior technical sales engineer in electronic and telecommunications equipment

graduate technical sales representative in electronic and telecommunications equipment

electronic and telecommunications equipment outside technical sales representative

electronic and telecommunications equipment  inside technical sales representative

trainee technical sales engineer in electronic and telecommunications equipment

electronic and telecommunications equipment field salesman

electronic and telecommunications equipment field salesperson

graduate technical sales engineer in electronic and telecommunications equipment

trainee technical sales representative in electronic and telecommunications equipment

assistant technical sales representative in electronic and telecommunications equipment

assistant technical sales engineer in electronic and telecommunications equipment

electronic and telecommunications equipment technical field sales representative

senior technical sales representative in electronic and telecommunications equipment

Technical sales representatives in electronic and telecommunications equipment act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.


Information and Communications Technology Professionals

Information and communications technology professionals conduct research, plan, design, write, test, provide advice and improve information technology systems, hardware, software and related concepts for specific applications; develop associated documentation including principles, policies and procedures; and design, develop, control, maintain and support databases and other information systems to ensure optimal performance and data integrity and security.

Software and Applications Developers and Analysts

Software and applications developers and analysts conduct research, plan, design, write, test, provide advice on and improve information technology systems such as hardware, software and other applications to meet specific requirements. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the fourth ISCO skill level.

Systems analysts conduct research, analyse and evaluate client information technology requirements, procedures or problems, and develop and implement proposals, recommendations and plans to improve current or future information systems.

IT scientist
ICT science researcher
computers scientist
ICT scientist
ICT research scientist
computer scientist
IT research scientist
IT researcher
IT science researcher
ICT researcher

Computer scientists conduct research in computer and information science, directed toward greater knowledge and understanding of fundamental aspects of ICT phenomena. They write research reports and proposals. Computer scientists also invent and design new approaches to computing technology, find innovative uses for existing technology and studies and solve complex problems in computing.


ICT ERP consultant
IT consultant
ICT consultant
ICT advisor
IT advisor

ICT consultants provide advice on how to optimise the use of existing tools and systems, make recommendations for the development and implementation of a business project or technological solution and contribute to project definitions. They raise awareness on information technology innovations and their potential value to a business. They also participate in the assessment and choice of ICT solutions.


artificial intelligence designer
designer of intelligent systems
intelligent systems designers
intelligent system designer
ICT intelligent systems designer
semantic technologies engineer
machine learning systems designer
linked data engineer
intelligent systems engineer
AI system designer
intelligent systems developer

ICT intelligent systems designers apply methods of artificial intelligence in engineering, robotics and computer science to design programs which simulate intelligence including thinking models, cognitive and knowledge-based systems, problem solving, and decision making. They also integrate structured knowledge into computer systems (ontologies, knowledge bases) in order to solve complex problems normally requiring a high level of human expertise or artificial intelligence methods.


ICT research advisor
IT research consultant
IT research advisor
ICT research consultant
ICT research consultants
ICT research specialist
IT research specialist

ICT research consultants perform targeted ICT research and provide a final report to the client. They also use ICT tools to design questionnaires for surveys, analyse the results, write reports, present the results and make recommendations based on the research findings.


ICT system analyst
system analyst
network analyst
ICT systems analyst
systems analyst
IT systems analyst
ICT system analysts
ICT systems analysts
IT system analyst

ICT system analysts specify the system needs to meet the end user requirements. They analyse system functions in order to define their goals or purposes and to discover operations and procedures for accomplishing them most efficiently. They also design new IT solutions to improve business efficiency and productivity, produce outline designs and estimate costs of new systems, specify the operations the system will perform, and the way data will be viewed by the end user. They present the design to the users and work closely with the users to implement the solution.


ICT systems architects
IT system architect
systems architect
ICT system architect
ICT systems architect
solution architect
IT systems architect
information systems architect
ICT system architects

ICT system architects design architecture, components, modules, interfaces, and data for a multi-components system to meet specified requirements.


decentralized ledger technology specialist

Blockchain architects are ICT system architects that are specialized in blockchain-based solutions. They design architecture, components, modules, interfaces, and data for a decentralized system to meet specified requirements.


ICT systems developers
IT system developer
system developer
systems programmer
ICT systems developer
system software developer
ICT system developers
systems developer
ICT system developer
component developer
chief ICT system developer

ICT system developers maintain, audit and improve organisational support systems. They use existing or new technologies to meet particular needs. They test both hardware and software system components, diagnose and resolve system faults.


network integration consultant
application integration consultant
ICT system integration consultant
system integration consultants
systems integration consultant
systems integration consultants

ICT system integration consultants advise on bringing together different systems to interoperate within an organisation for enabling data sharing and reducing redundancy.


software integration engineer
ICT integration engineers
IT integration engineer
system integration engineer
integration engineer

Integration engineers develop and implement solutions which coordinate applications across the enterprise or its units and departments. They evaluate existing components or systems to determine integration requirements and ensure that the final solutions meet organisational needs. They reuse components when possible and assist management in taking decisions. They perform ICT system integration troubleshooting.


IT auditor
IT Quality Appraiser
ICT auditor
information technology auditor

IT auditors perform audits of information systems, platforms, and operating procedures in accordance with established corporate standards for efficiency, accuracy and security. They evaluate ICT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organisation and establish controls to mitigate loss. They determine and recommend improvements in the current risk management controls and in the implementation of system changes or upgrades.


user experience officer
usability analyst
user experience analyst
user experience analysts

User experience analysts assess client interaction and experience and analyse users' behaviours, attitudes, and emotions about the usage of a particular product, system or service. They make proposals for the improvement of the interface and usability of products, systems or services. In doing so, they take into consideration the practical, experiential, affective, meaningful and valuable aspects of human–computer interaction and product ownership, as well as the person's perceptions of system aspects such as utility, ease of use and efficiency, and user experience dynamics.


computer vision applied scientist
computer vision specialist
computer vision expert

Computer vision engineers research, design, develop, and train artificial intelligence algorithms and machine learning primitives that understand the content of digital images based on a large amount of data. They apply this understanding to solve different real-world problems such as security, autonomous driving, robotic manufacturing, digital image classification, medical image processing and diagnosis, etc.


data warehousing analyst
data storage analyst
data warehouse analyst

Data analysts import, inspect, clean, transform, validate, model, or interpret collections of data with regard to the business goals of the company. They ensure that the data sources and repositories provide consistent and reliable data. Data analysts use different algorithms and IT tools as demanded by the situation and the current data. They might prepare reports in the form of visualisations such as graphs, charts, and dashboards.


data scientist
data research scientist
research data scientist
data expert
data engineer

Data scientists find and interpret rich data sources, manage large amounts of data, merge data sources, ensure consistency of data-sets, and create visualisations to aid in understanding data. They build mathematical models using data, present and communicate data insights and findings to specialists and scientists in their team and if required, to a non-expert audience, and recommend ways to apply the data.


embedded system developer
embedded software developer
embedded system programmer
embedded systems designers
embedded systems developer
embedded system designer
embedded systems programmer

Embedded system designers translate and design requirements and the high-level plan or architecture of an embedded control system according to technical software specifications.


enterprise architects
enterprise architect
enterprise architecture manager
enterprise developer
enterprise designer

Enterprise architects balance technological opportunities with business requirements. They also maintain a holistic view of the organisation's strategy, processes, information and ICT assets and link the business mission, strategy and processes to the ICT strategy.


green ICT consultants
IT environmental consultant
ICT environmental consultant
green IT consultant
green ICT consultant
ICT sustainability systems consultant

Green ICT consultants advise organisations on their green ICT strategy and its implementation in the most effective and efficient manner to allow the organisation to reach their short, mid, and long term ICT environmental objectives.


IT business analysis director
IT business analysis manager
IT commercial analysis manager
lead IT business analyst
ICT business analysis managers
ICT commercial analysis manager
ICT business analysis manager

ICT business analysis managers identify areas where information system changes are needed to support business plans and monitor the impact in terms of change management. They contribute to the general ICT functional requirements of the business organisation. ICT business analysis managers analyse business needs and translate them into ICT solutions.


ICT business analyst
ICT business analysts
business process specialist
IT business analyst

ICT business analysts are in charge of analysing and designing an organisation's processes and systems, assessing the business model and its integration with technology. They also identify change needs, assess the impact of the change, capture and document requirements and then ensure that these requirements are delivered whilst supporting the business through the implementation process.


Software developers research, analyse and evaluate requirements for existing or new software applications and operating systems, and design, develop, test and maintain software solutions to meet these requirements.

cloud-native engineer
cloud software engineer
hybrid cloud engineer
cloud security engineer
cloud computing engineer
cloud solution engineer
cloud infrastructure engineer
cloud developer
cloud devops engineer
cloud network engineer
cloud architect

Cloud engineers are responsible for the design, planning, management and maintenance of cloud-based systems. They develop and implement cloud-applications, handle the migration of existing on-premise applications to the cloud, and debug cloud stacks.


programming analyst
software requirement analyst
software analysts
software requirements analyst
analyst of software
software analyst
application analyst
programmer analyst

Software analysts elicit and prioritise user requirements, produce and document software specifications, test their application, and review them during software development. They act as the interface between the software users and the software development team.


software architects
software architect
software designer
application architect

Software architects create the technical design and the functional model of a software system, based on functional specifications. They also design the architecture of the system or different modules and components related to the business' or customer requirements, technical platform, computer language or development environment.


software specialist
software developers
programmer
application software developer
software engineer
solutions developer
applications engineer
developer of software
application programmer
soft developer
application developer
software developer

Software developers implement or program all kinds of software systems based on specifications and designs by using programming languages, tools, and platforms.


decentralized ledger technology specialist

Blockchain developers implement or program blockchain-based software systems based on specifications and designs by using programming languages, tools, and blockchain platforms.


user interface developers
UI developers
front end developer
user interface engineer
UI programmer
UI developer
user interface developer

User interface developers implement, code, document and maintain the interface of a software system by using front-end development technologies.


Web and multimedia development professionals combine design and technical knowledge to research, analyse, evaluate, design, programme and modify websites and applications that draw together text, graphics, animations, imaging, audio and video displays and other interactive media.

video games developer
digital game developer
games programmer
digital games developers
virtual games developer
digital games developer
computer games developer

Digital games developers program, implement and document digital games. They implement technical standards in gameplay, graphics, sound and functionality.


search engine optimization expert
search engine optimisation specialist
search engine optimiser
SEO expert
SEO specialist
growth hacker
inbound marketer
SEO experts
search engine optimisation experts
search engine optimisation consultant
search engine marketing specialist

Search engine optimisation experts increase the ranking of a company's web pages with regard to target queries in a search engine. They create and launch SEO campaigns and identify areas of improvement. Search engine optimisation experts may conduct pay per click (PPC) campaigns.


user interface designer
UI designer
accessibility designer
user interface designers

User interface designers are in charge of designing user interfaces for applications and systems. They perform layout, graphics and dialogues design activities as well as adaptation activities.


web content manager
digital content
content specialist
web content curatorspecialist
web content specialist
web content administrators
content curator

Web content managers curate or create content for a web platform according to the long-term strategic goals, policies and procedures for an organisation's online content or their customers. They control and monitor compliance with standards, legal and privacy regulations and ensure web optimisation. They are also responsible for integrating the work of writers and designers to produce a final layout which is compatible with corporate standards.


web developers
web engineer
web application developer
web programmer
web developer
web specialist

Web developers develop, implement and document web-accessible software based on the designs provided. They align the client's web presence with its business strategy, troubleshoot software problems and issues and look for ways to improve the application.


Applications programmers write and maintain programmable code outlined in technical instructions and specifications for software applications and operating systems.

app configurator
ICT application configurator
software application configurator
application software configurator
application configurators

ICT application configurators identify, record, and maintain user-specific application configurations based upon user requirements and business rules. They configure generic software systems in order to create a specific version applied to an organisation's context. These configurations range from adjusting basic parameters through the creation of business rules and roles in the ICT system to developing specific modules (including the configuration of Commercial off-the-shelf systems (COTS)). They also document configurations, perform configuration updates, and ensure the configurations are correctly implemented in the application.


application software developers
ICT application developer
application designer
application developer
app software developer
software programmer
application software engineer

ICT application developers implement the ICT (software) applications based on the designs provided using application domain specific languages, tools, platforms and experience.


embedded software developerl embedded systems engineer

Embedded systems software developers program, implement, document and maintain software to be run on an embedded system.


app coder
app programmer
cell phone app developer
mobile app developer
app developer
mobile app specialist

Mobile application developers implement applications software for mobile devices, based on the designs provided, using general or specific development tools for device operating systems.


industrial mobile devices software developer

industrial mobile devices software coder

industrial mobile devices software programmer

Industrial mobile devices software developers implement applications software for specific, professional industrial mobile (handheld) devices, based on the industry needs, using general or specific development tools for device operating systems.


numerical tool and process control programer

numerical process control tool setting operator

numerical process control  set up operator

numerical tool and process control programmer

Numerical tool and process control programmers develop computer programs to control automatic machines and equipment involved in manufacturing processes. They analyse blueprints and job orders, conduct computer simulations and trial runs.


Software and Applications Developers and Analysts Not Elsewhere Classified

This unit group covers software and applications developers and analysts not classified elsewhere in Minor Group 251: Software and Applications Developers and Analysts. For instance, the group includes those professionals specializing in quality assurance including software testing.

data quality specialists
data quality expert
data integrity officer
data quality specialist
data quality officer
data integrity specialist

Data quality specialists review organisation's data for accuracy, recommend enhancements to record systems and data acquisition processes and assess referential and historical integrity of data. They also develop documents and maintain data quality goals and standards and oversee an organisation's data privacy policy and monitor compliance of data flows against data quality standards.


IT audit manager
ICT auditor managers
ICT audit manager
ICT auditor manager
information technology audit manager

ICT auditor managers monitor ICT auditors responsible for auditing information systems, platforms, and operating procedures in accordance with established corporate standards for efficiency, accuracy and security. They evaluate ICT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organisation and establish controls to mitigate loss. They determine and recommend improvements in the current risk management controls and in the implementation of system changes or upgrades.


software change and configuration manager

ICT change and configuration managers organise and implement a process to manage changes throughout the lifecycle of ICT assets such as software, applications, ICT systems, etc. ICT change and configuration managers have a sound knowledge of the main technologies and processes used in system engineering and to manage the lifecycle of ICT systems and subsystems.


IT resilience analyst
disaster recovery officer
ICT resilience analysts
business continuity strategist
ICT disaster recovery analyst
IT disaster recovery analyst
business continuity analyst

ICT disaster recovery analysts develop, maintain, and implement ICT continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions. They support the technical teams, assess the risks, design and develop procedures, documentation and strategies for disaster recovery in order for business functions to continue and recover with a minimal loss of data. They also coordinate the system backups tests and validations.


ICT quality manager
IT quality assurance manager
ICT quality assurance manager
ICT principal testing manager
principal test manager
ICT test manager
ICT quality assurance managers

ICT quality assurance managers establish and operate an ICT quality approach through quality management systems, in compliance with internal and external standards and the organisation's culture. They ensure that the management controls are correctly implemented to safeguard asset, data integrity and operations. They focus on the achievement of quality goals, including the maintenance of the external certification according to quality standards and monitor statistics to forecast quality outcomes.


test designer
ICT test analyst
IT test analyst

ICT test analysts work in testing environments, assessing products, checking for quality and accuracy, or creating tests scripts. They design tests which are then implemented by testers.


software testing specialist
software testers
soft tester
unit tester
software application tester
module tester
software tester
application software tester
application tester
tester

Software testers perform software tests. They may also plan and design them. They may also debug and repair software although this mainly corresponds to designers and developers. They ensure that applications function properly before delivering them to internal and external clients.


digital games tester
digital games testers
digital game tester
computer games tester
virtual games tester
video games tester

Digital games testers review and test various genres of digital games by playing them in order to find bugs and glitches within the game's functionality or graphics. They may evaluate the capacity of attraction and playability of games. They may also debug the games themselves.


ICT accessibility tester
usability tester
accessibility test specialist
accessibility testers

ICT accessibility testers evaluate websites, software applications, systems or user interface components with regards to friendliness, operability of the navigation and visibility to all types of users, especially including those with special needs or disabilities.


integration testers
module compatibility tester
compatibility tester
ICT compatibility tester
ICT integration tester
module integration tester
IT compatibility tester

ICT integration testers perform tests in groups of system components, units or even applications. They group them in larger aggregates and apply integration test plans on them. They oversee the complexity of relations between different components.


ICT systems testers
ICT systems tester
ICT systems test engineer
systems tester
IT system tester
ICT system tester

ICT system testers perform testing activities and some test planning activities. They may also debug and repair ICT systems and components although this mainly corresponds to designers and developers. They ensure that all systems and components function properly before delivering them to internal and external clients.


ICT usability tester
usability developer
usability testers
user-friendliness tester
usability specialist

ICT usability testers ensure compliance with requirements and strive for optimal usability within the software engineering cycle phases (analysis, design, implementation, and deployment). They also work closely with users (analysts) to research for and document user profiles, analyse tasks, workflows, and user scenarios.


Database and network professionals design, develop, control, maintain and support the optimal performance and security of information technology systems and infrastructure, including databases, hardware and software, networks and operating systems.

Database designers and administrators design, develop, control, maintain and support the optimal performance and security of databases.

database manager
database administrators
database administrator
data administrator
data manager
database configurator
DBA
data base administrator
data base administrators

Database administrators test, implement and administer computer databases. They use their expertise in database management systems to plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. They also use scripts and configuration files to tailor a database to users' needs.


data model designer
data architect
database designer
data base designer
database designers
data base designers
database architect
database design engineer

Database designers specify the database's logical structure, processes, and information flows. They design data models and databases to serve data acquisition.


database programmer
database development engineer
database design specialist
database coder
database developer
data base developer
database developers
data base developers

Database developers program, implement and coordinate changes to computer databases based on their expertise of database management systems.


data integrator
database development specialist
database integrator
database integrators
data base integrators
data base integrator

Database integrators perform integration among different databases. They maintain integration and ensure interoperability.


data warehouse designer
data warehouse architect
data warehouse developer

Data warehouse designers are responsible for planning, connecting, designing, scheduling, and deploying data warehouse systems. They develop, monitor and maintain ETL processes, reporting applications and data warehouse design.


Systems administrators develop, control, maintain and support the optimal performance and security of information technology systems.

IT systems administrator
system and networks administrator
ICT sysadmins
IT system administrator
network administrator
ICT system administrator
server administrator
system and network administrator
ICT system administrators
ICT systems administrator
sysadmin
ICT systems administrators
enterprise administrator
ICT sysadmin

ICT system administrators are responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer and network systems, servers, workstations and peripheral devices. They may acquire, install, or upgrade computer components and software; automate routine tasks; write computer programs; troubleshoot; train and supervise staff; and provide technical support. They ensure optimum system integrity, security, backup and performance.


network specialist
network support
networks administrator
ICT network administrator
network administrators
network manager

ICT network administrators maintain operation of a reliable, secure, and efficient data communications network, including LAN, WAN, intranet, and internet. They perform network address assignment, management and implementation of routing protocols such as ISIS, OSPF, BGP, routing table configurations and certain implementations of authentication. They perform maintenance and administration of servers (file servers, VPN gateways, intrusion detection systems), desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, IP communications, personal digital assistants, smartphones, software deployment, security updates and patches as well as a vast array of additional technologies inclusive of both hardware and software.


systems configurator
system setup professional
system configurator
ICT system configurator
IT system configurator
system configuration professional
system configurators

System configurators tailor a computer system to the organisation's and users' needs. They adjust the base system and software to the needs of the customer. They perform configuration activities and scripting and ensure communication with users.


Computer network professionals research, analyse, design, test and recommend strategies for network architecture and development. They implement, manage, maintain and configure network hardware and software, and monitor, troubleshoot and optimize performance.

IT capacity planner
ICT capacity planners
ICT performance manager
IT capability planner
ICT capability manager
ICT capacity planner

ICT capacity planners ensure that the capacity of ICT services and ICT infrastructure is able to deliver agreed service level targets in a cost effective and timely manner. They also consider all resources required to deliver the appropriate ICT service, and plan for short, medium, and long term business requirements.


network architects
network designer
ICT network architect

ICT network architects design the topology and connectivity of ICT network such as hardware, infrastructure, communication and hardware components.


networks designer
network engineers
network configurator
ICT network engineer
networks engineer
network developer
networks developer

ICT network engineers implement, maintain and support computer networks. They also perform network modelling, analysis, and planning. They may also design network and computer security measures. They may research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.


Database and Network Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified

This unit group includes database and network professionals not classified elsewhere in Minor Group 252: Database and Network Professionals.  	For instance, the group includes information and communications technology security specialists.

information security and data protection officer

Chief ICT security officers protect company and employee information against unauthorized access. They also define the Information System security policy, manage security deployment across all Information Systems and ensure the provision of information availability.


ICT forensics expert
information forensics expert
computer forensics expert
computer forensics investigator
digital forensics analyst
digital forensics expert
cyber forensics expert
digital forensics specialist
cybersecurity analyst
digital forensic expert
digital forensics experts

Digital forensics experts retrieve and analyse information from computers and other types of data storage devices. They examine digital media that may have been hidden, encrypted or damaged, in a forensic manner with the aim to identify, preserve, recover, analyse and present facts and opinions about the digital information.


internet of thing security engineer
cyber security engineer
IoT security engineer
cybersecurity engineer

Embedded systems security engineers advise and implement solutions to control access to data and programs in embedded and connected systems. They help ensuring the safe operation of products with embedded systems and connected devices by being responsible for the protection and security of the related systems and design, plan and execute security measures accordingly. Embedded systems security engineers help to keep attackers at bay by implementing safeguards that prevent intrusions and breaches.


cybersecurity specialist
system security tester
penetration tester
vulnerability analyst
ICT security tester
ethical hacker
network security tester

Ethical hackers perform security vulnerability assessments and penetration tests in accordance with industry-accepted methods and protocols. They analyse systems for potential vulnerabilities that may result from improper system configuration, hardware or software flaws, or operational weaknesses.


vulnerability manager
manager for vulnerability
manager for IT resilience
IT resilience manager
ICT resilience manager
disaster recovery manager
manager for disaster recovery

ICT resilience managers research, plan and develop models, policies, methods, techniques and tools that enhance an organisation's cyber security, resilience and disaster recovery.


system security administrator
information security administrator
network security administrator
ICT security administrator
ICT security administrators
IT security administrator
CISO

ICT security administrators plan and carry out security measures to protect information and data from unauthorised access, deliberate attack, theft and corruption.


information communications technology security consultant

information technology security consultant

ICT security engineers advise and implement solutions to control access to data and programs and ensure the protection of the organization's mission and business processes.
ICT security engineers are the gatekeepers of information within an organization or product by being responsible for the protection and security of the related systems. They are in charge of the network and systems in a security capacity and design, plan and execute the system's security architecture, including reference models, segment and solution architectures, and security policies and procedures. They update and upgrade the security systems in response to security-related incidents.
ICT security engineers collaborate with the security team to identify, validate, and levy requirements and to participate in target selection, validation, synchronization and execution of cyber actions. They collaborate with other planners, operators and or analysts to provide post-event analysis.


ICT security manager
ICT security chief
ICT technical security expert
IT security manager
information security manager
security coordinator
IT security chief

ICT security managers propose and implement necessary security updates. They advise, support, inform and provide training and security awareness and take direct action on all or part of a network or system.


knowledge engineer
knowledge officer
information engineer
linked data engineer
taxonomist
knowledge engineers

Knowledge engineers integrate structured knowledge into computer systems (knowledge bases) in order to solve complex problems normally requiring a high level of human expertise or artificial intelligence methods. They are also responsible for eliciting or extracting knowledge from information sources, maintaining this knowledge, and making it available to the organisation or users. To achieve this, they are aware of knowledge representation and maintenance techniques (rules, frames, semantic nets, ontologies) and use knowledge extraction techniques and tools. They can design and build expert or artificial intelligence systems that use this knowledge.


Legal, Social and Cultural Professionals

Legal, social and cultural professionals conduct research, improve or develop concepts, theories and operational methods; or apply knowledge relating to the law,  storage and retrieval of information and artefacts, psychology, social welfare, politics, economics, history, religion, languages, sociology, other social sciences, and arts and entertainment. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the fourth ISCO skill level.

Legal professionals conduct research on legal problems, advise clients on legal aspects of problems, plead cases or conduct prosecutions in courts of law, preside over judicial proceedings in courts of law and draft laws and regulations

Lawyers give clients legal advice on a wide variety of subjects, draw up legal documents, represent clients before administrative boards or tribunals and plead  cases or conduct prosecutions in courts of justice, or instruct barristers to plead in higher courts of justice.

building and construction dispute lawyer

Lawyers provide legal advice to clients and act on their behalf in legal proceedings and in compliance with the law. They research for, interpret and study cases to represent their clients in a variety of settings such as courts and administrative boards. They create arguments on behalf of their clients for lawsuits in different contexts with the aim of finding a legal remedy.


corporation lawyer
business lawyer
corporate solicitor
corporate advocate
trademark lawyer
corporate counsel
corporate attorney
corporate lawyer
company solicitor
patent lawyer
business solicitor
intellectual property lawyer

Corporate lawyers provide legal consulting services and representation to corporations and organisations. They give advice on matters relating to taxes, legal rights and patents, international trade, trademarks, and legal financial issues arising from operating a business.


crown prosecutor
public prosecutor
prosecutor
state attorney
prosecuting attorney

Prosecutors represent governmental bodies and the general public in court cases against parties accused of illegal activity. They investigate the court cases by examining evidence, interviewing involved parties, and interpreting the law. They use the results of their investigation in order to present the case during court hearings, and to construct persuasive arguments in order to ensure the outcome is the most favourable for the parties they represent.


Judges preside over civil and criminal proceedings in courts of law.

investigating magistrate
deputy circuit judge
district judge
circuit judge
high court judge
family court judge
inquisitorial magistrate
youth court judge
examining magistrate
judge
appeal court judge
recorder
adjudicator

Judges preside over, review and handle court cases, hearings, appeals and trials. They ensure that court procedures conform to conventional legal processes and review evidence and juries. Judges preside over cases involving such areas as crime, family issues, civil law, small claims and juvenile offenses.


lord advocate
high court judge
justice
justice of the supreme court
supreme court judge
justice of the high court

Supreme court judges preside in high courts, dealing with complex criminal and civil cases. They examine the case during trials in order to formulate a sentence or to direct a jury in reaching a conclusion, and decide on any punishments if an offending party is found guilty. They rule proceedings and ensure the trial is held in a fair manner compliant with legislation.


Legal Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified

This unit group covers legal professionals not classified elsewhere in Minor Group 261: Legal professionals. 	For instance, the group includes those who perform legal functions other than pleading or prosecuting cases or presiding over judicial  proceedings.

Contract managers oversee the respect of awarded contracts to ensure that services are delivered as foreseen and that each step of the delivery is properly documented. They act as the main point of contact for suppliers on contractual matters and report back to their leadership. They implement financial and operational controls and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements.


notary signing agent
civil law notary
public notary
notarial officer
law signing agent
notary
common law notary

Notaries ensure the authenticity and legitimacy of official documents such as declarations, certificates, contracts, deeds and purchases. They examine the documents, witness the signing and authenticate them. They administer oaths and affirmations and perform other acts of notarisation.


children's ombudsman
ombudsman
ombudswoman
information commissioner

Ombudsmen resolve disputes between two parties where there is a power imbalance, as an impartial mediator. They interview the parties involved and investigate the case in order to come to a resolution beneficial to both parties. They advise on conflict resolution and offer support to clients. The claims are mostly against public institutions and authorities.


regulatory compliance manager
regulatory affairs manager
regulatory affairs officer
compliance manager
chief compliance officer
regulatory affairs specialist
regulatory affairs portfolio leader
bank compliance officer
regulatory manager
regulatory compliance officer

Regulatory affairs managers are in charge of regulatory and legal affairs in several sectors such as the healthcare, energy and banking industries. They oversee the development of products and services from inception to market release by making sure everything complies with the local legislation and meets regulatory requirements. They have experience in the different phases of regulatory processes and act as an interface between business and government legislation or regulatory boards.


chief coroner
forensic medical examiner
pathologist
medical examiner
chief medical examiner
coroner

Coroners oversee the examination of deceased individuals in order to determine the cause of death in uncommon circumstances. They ensure records are maintained of the deaths within their jurisdiction, and facilitate communication with other officials to ensure the investigation is complete.


court usher
solicitor
court adminsistrative officer
bailiff
jury consultant
court consultant
coordinators for court jury
legal executive
trial assistant
paralegal
legal secretary
trial administator
court jury coordinator
trial consultant
coordinator for court jury
court legal advisor

Court jury coordinators aid lawyers in the preparation of the trial by researching jury members. They aid in the development of trial strategies, analyse the jury's behaviour during a trial, and advise lawyers on proceedings. They also assist in preparing witnesses and constructing arguments.


privacy officer
compliance officer data privacy
data protection and security officer
data protection advisor
data protection counsel
legal and data protection officer
GDPR expert
data protection legal advisor
data protection specialist

Data protection officers ensure that the processing of personal data in an organisation is compliant with data protection standards and with the obligations set out in the applicable legislation such as GDPR. They elaborate and implement the organisation policy related to data protection, are responsible for data protection impact assessments and handle complaints and requests from third parties and regulatory agencies. Data protection officers lead investigations into potential data breaches, conduct internal audits and act as point of contact within the organisation on any matters related to the processing of personal data. Data protection officers may develop training programmes and provide training to other employees on data protection procedures.


electoral observer
international observer
election scrutineer
international election observer
short term election observer
election monitor
long term election observer
election observer

Election observers are skilled and trained spectators of the elections in a functioning democracy in order to enhance the transparency and credibility of the observed elections.


human rights programme officer
human rights lawyer
human rights program officer
human rights officer
human rights project officer

Human rights officers investigate and handle human rights violations, as well as develop plans to reduce violations and to ensure compliance to human rights legislation. They investigate complaints by examining information and interviewing victims and perpetrators, and communicate with organisations involved with human rights activities.


city legal advisor
legal nurse consultant
legal consultant
legal adviser
business law consultant
legal advisor
city legal adviser

Legal consultants advise a varied array of clients ranging from business, individuals, up to legal firms. They provide legal advisory outside courtrooms in relation to legal affairs which depend on the nature of the client. They advise in matters such as merging of multinationals, housing purchase, modification of contracts and its implications. They help clients in general to abide by the regulations and avoid committing illegal acts.


parliamentary drafter
parliamentary draftsperson
parliamentary draftsman
parliamentary councel
legislative drafter
parliamentary draughtsman
researcher

Legislative drafters research pieces of legislations and edit them in order to make them stronger and more clear. Rarely they also add new ideas which have never been incorporated into a law or a bill before.


alternative dispute resolution coordinator

Mediators resolve disputes between two parties by examining the case, interviewing both parties, and advising on a solution which would be the most beneficial for them. They listen to both parties in order to facilitate communication and find a fair agreement and organise meetings. They aim at resolving disputes through dialogue and alternative solution without having to take the case to litigation and courts. Mediators ensure that the resolution is compliant with legal regulations and is also enforced.


Librarians, archivists and curators develop and maintain the collections of archives, libraries, museums, art galleries, and similar establishments.

Archivists and curators collect, appraise and ensure the safekeeping and preservation of the contents of archives, artefacts and records of historical, cultural, administrative and artistic interest, and of art and other objects. They plan, devise and implement systems for the safekeeping of records and historically valuable documents.

archives record clerk
digital archivist
archives and manuscripts librarian
land register archivist
archivist
cadastral archivist
archives specialist
processing archivist
reference archivist
archives researcher

Archivists assess, collect, organise, preserve and provide access to records and archives. Records maintained are in any format, analogue or digital and include several kinds of media (documents, photographs, video and sound recordings, etc.).


conservator
curator
museum technician
collection manager
collections manager

Collection managers ensure the care and preservation of objects within cultural institutions, like museums, libraries, and archives. Collection managers, along with exhibition curators, and conservators, play a very important role in collections care. They can be found in most large museums.


furniture conservator
conservator
furniture conservation officer
building conservation officer
books conservator

Conservators organise and valorise works of art, buildings, books and furniture. They work in a wide range of areas such as creating and implementing new collections of art, preserving heritage buildings by applying restoration techniques as well as foreseeing the conservation of literary works, films, and valuable objects.


archivist
cultural records manager
cultural archive administrator
archive manager
cultural archive services manager
archivist and records manager
cultural archive and records manager

Cultural archive managers ensure the care and preservation of a cultural institution and the archives within. They ensure the management and development of the institution’s assets and collections, including the digitisation of the archive collections.


mediation and education manager
education and visitor services manager
visitor service and education manager
visitor service supervisor
art curator
visitor service manager
visitor services and education manager
art mediation developer
education and visitor service manager
museum education specialist
cultural visitor services supervisor
museum interpretation developer
visitor engagement manager

Cultural visitor services managers are in charge of all programmes, activities, studies and research concerning the presentation of the cultural venue's artefacts or programme to current and prospective visitors.


art gallery curator
exhibits coordinator
exhibition overseer
exhibits manager
exhibition superintendent
museum curator
exhibits curator
curator of exhibitions
exhibits preparator
exhibition curator

Exhibition curators organise and display artworks and artefacts. They work in and for museums, art galleries, museums for science or history, libraries and archives, and in other cultural institutions. In general, exhibition curators work in artistic and cultural exhibition fields and events of all kinds.


museum cataloguer
museum objects cataloguer
exhibition registrar
museum registrar

Exhibition registrars organise, manage and document movement of museum artefacts to and from storage, display and exhibitions. This happens in collaboration with private or public partners such as art transporters, insurers and restorers, within the museum and outside.


museum administrator
conservationist scientist
museum researcher
museum scientist

Museum scientists perform and/or manage the curatorial, preparatory and clerical work in general museums, botanical gardens, art galleries, fine arts related collections, aquariums or similar areas. They manage the collections of natural, historical and anthropological material that is educational, scientific or aesthetic in purpose.


animal record keeper
animal records coordinator
zoo registrar and records coordinator
aquarium registrar
records coordinator
zoo registrar
animal records keeper
animals registrar
collections registrar
zoo animal registrar
aquarium record keeper
records keeper

Zoo registrars are responsible for the maintenance of a wide variety of records relating to animals and their care in zoological collections. This includes both historic and current records. They have the responsibiltity to collate records into an organised and recognised records keeping system. In most cases this also involves submitting regular reports to regional or international species information systems and/or as part of managed breeding programmes i.e. zoo registrars are usually responsible for both internal and external management if institutional records . Zoo registrars also often coordinate animal transportation for the zoological collection.


Librarians and Related Information Professionals

Librarians and related information professionals collect, select, develop, organize and maintain library collections and other information repositories, organize and control other library services and provide information for users.

knowledge manager
documentalist
information manager
information officer
information scientist
academic information coordinator

Information managers are responsible for systems that provide information to people. They assure access to the information in different work environments (public or private) based on theoretical principles and hands-on capabilities in storing, retrieving and communicating information.


library network coordinator
special collections librarian
electronic resources librarian
library associate
literature researcher
thesaurus manager
librarian
library supervisor
school librarian
library assistant
library technical assistant
music librarian
catalogue librarian
bibliothec

Librarians manage libraries and perform related library services. They manage, collect and develop information resources. They make information available, accessible and discoverable to any kind of user.


Social and religious professionals conduct research, improve or develop concepts, theories and operational methods; apply knowledge relating to philosophy, politics, economics, sociology, anthropology, history, psychology, and other social sciences; or provide social services to meet the needs of individuals and families in a community.

Economists conduct research, monitor data, analyse information and prepare reports and plans to resolve economic and business problems and develop models to analyse, explain and forecast economic behaviour and patterns. They provide advice to business, interest groups and governments to formulate solutions to present or projected economic and business problems.

economic policy analyst
economic policy specialist
economic policy officer
finance policy officer
economic policy advisor
policy officer economics
policy officer for economy
economical policy officer
economic policy researcher

Economic policy officers develop economic strategies. They monitor aspects of economics such as competitiveness, innovation and trade. Economic policy officers contribute to the development of economic policies, projects and programs. They research, analyse and assess public policy problems and recommend appropriate actions.


macro analyst
economics research scientist
economics research analyst
labour economist
econometrician
economics analyst
economist
social economist
economics researcher
interest analyst
economics science researcher
econophysicist
economics scholar
economics scientist

Economists perform research and develop theories in the field of economics, whether for microeconomic or macroeconomic analysis. They study trends, analyse statistical data, and to some extent work with economic mathematical models in order to advise companies, governments, and related institutions. They advise on product feasibility, trend forecasts, emerging markets, tax policies, and consumer trends.


business economist
business economics researcher
financial market researcher
business researcher
fiscal economics strategist
fiscal economics researcher
fiscal economics analyst
business research scientist
economic analyst
business economy researcher
financial market economist
economic advisor
financial market advisor
business advisor
business analyst
fiscal economics advisor

Business economics researchers conduct research on topics regarding economy, organisations, and strategy. They analyse macroeconomic and microeconomic trends and use this information to analyse the positions of industries or specific companies in the economy. They provide advice regarding strategic planning, product feasibility, forecast trends, emerging markets, taxing policies, and consumer trends.


economics adviser
economic policy researcher
policy analyst
economic adviser
economics consultant
economic policy advisor
financial and economic policy analyst
economic development officer

Economic advisers research economic developments and advise on economic problems. They forecast trends and behaviour in economics, and advise on finance, trade, fiscal and other related matters. They advise companies and organisations on techniques to gain economic profit.


economist
regeneration manager
economic development officer
socio economic development coordinator
development consultant
development officer
economic development consultant
economic development coordinator
planning officer

Economic development coordinators outline and implement policies for the improvement of a community's, government's or institution's economic growth and stability. They research economic trends and coordinate cooperation between institutions working in economic development. They analyse potential economic risks and conflicts and develop plans to resolve them. Economic development coordinators advise on the economic sustainability of institutions and economic growth.


pecunary consultant
fiscal and policy analyst
fiscal analyst
tax research analyst
tax policy advisor
fiscal policy analyst
tax analyst
contributions advisor
tax policy analyst
tax policy adviser

Tax policy analysts research and develop taxation policies and legislation in order to improve and develop tax policies. They advise official bodies on policy implementation and financial operations, as well as forecast financial influence of changes in tax policies.


Sociologists, Anthropologists and Related Professionals

Sociologists, anthropologists and related professionals investigate and describe the structure, origin and evolution of societies and the interdependence between environmental conditions and human activities. They provide advice on the practical application of their findings in the formulation of economic and social policies.

ethnologist
gender scientist
music scientist
anthropologist
social anthropologist
forensic anthropologist
anthropologue
sociocultural anthropologist
movie scientist
theatre scientist
cultural scientist
musicology scientist
biological anthropologist
arts scientist
anthropology research scientist
linguistic anthropologist
television scientist
archaeological anthropologist
art sciences scientist
cultural anthropologist

Anthropologists research all aspects of life pertaining to humans. They study the various civilisations that have existed along the time and their ways of organisation. They attempt to analyse the physical, societal, linguistic, political, economical, philosophical, and cultural aspects of different people. The aim of their studies is to understand and describe the past of humanity and solve topical societal problems. They explore different perspectives such as philosophical anthropology.


communication studies research scientist

Communication scientists research the different aspects of the planning, collecting, creating, organizing, preserving, using, evaluating and exchanging information through verbal or non-verbal communication. They study the interactions between groups, individuals, and individuals with technologies (robots).


media research analyst
media studies scholar
media anthropologist
media research scientist
media analyst
media scholars
media studies researcher
media studies scientist
media science researcher
media researcher
media scientist
media studies research scientist

Media scientists research the role and impact that media has on the society. They observe and document the usage of different kinds of media such as newspapers, radio and TV and the response from society.


archaeology scholar
archaeology research scientist
epigraphist
archaeology analyst
archeologist
archaeology research analyst
archaeology researcher
marine archaeology science researcher
archaeologist scientist
marine archaeologist
excavation director
marine archaeology scholar
marine archaeology scientist
marine archaeology analyst
marine archaeology research analyst
marine archaeology researcher
archaeology science researcher
archaeology scientist
marine archaeology research scientist

Archaeologists research and study past civilisations and settlements through collecting and inspecting material remains. They analyse and draw conclusions on a wide array of matters such as hierarchy systems, linguistics, culture, and politics based on the study of objects, structures, fossils, relics, and artifacts left behind by these peoples. Archaeologists utilise various interdisciplinary methods such as stratigraphy, typology, 3D analysis, mathematics, and modelling.


behavioural science researcher
behavioural science analyst
behavioural science scholar
behavioural science research analyst
behavioral scientist

Behavioural scientists research, observe and describe human behaviour in society. They draw conclusions on the motives that stir actions in humans, observe the various circumstances for different behaviours, and describe different personalities. They advise organisations and governmental institutions on this field. They may also analyse the behaviour of animals.


criminology science researcher
criminology studies scholar
criminology studies scientist
criminologist
criminology research scientist
criminology scientist
criminology researcher
criminology scholar
criminology studies researcher
criminologists
criminology studies research scientist

Criminologists study conditions pertaining to humans such as the social and psychological aspects that could lead them to commit criminal acts. They observe and analyse different factors ranging from behavioural conditions up to social background and environment of suspects in order to advise organisations on the prevention of crime.


economic geographer
geography research scientist
physical geographer
natural geographer
biogeographer
geographer
cultural geographer
geographers
human geographer

Geographers are scholars who study human and physical geography. Depending on their specialisation, they study political, economical and cultural aspects of humanity contained within human geography. Moreover, they study land formations, soils, natural frontiers, and water flows contained in physical geography.


sociology research analyst
rural sociology analyst
rural sociology scholar
rural sociology research scientist
rural sociologist
economic sociology analyst
urban sociology scientist
gerontologist
rural sociology science researcher
economic sociology science researcher
economic sociology scholar
urban sociology analyst
sociology scientist
economic sociology scientist
intercultural communications adviser
sociologist
family and consumer science researcher
rural sociology scientist
urban sociology research analyst
sociology science researcher
sociology researcher
urban sociology research scientist
sociologists
urban sociologist
urban sociology science researcher
sociology research scientist
economic sociologist
sociology scholar
urban sociology researcher
urban sociology scholar
economic sociology research scientist
sociology analyst
rural sociology researcher
law sociologist
economic sociology research analyst
rural sociology research analyst
economic sociology researcher

Sociologists focus their research on explaining social behaviour and the way people have organised themselves as a society. They research and explain the way societies have evolved by describing their legal, political, and economic systems and their cultural expressions.


social research interviewer
social science researcher
social work research manager
social work research assistant
social work research officer
social work researcher
social research worker
communities research worker
social scientist

Social work researchers manage research projects aiming to investigate and provide reports on social issues. They first perform research by gathering information through interviews, focus groups and questionnaires; followed by organising and analysing the gathered information using computer software packages. They analyse social problems and needs, and the different ways and techniques to respond to them.


researcher in the psychology of death and dying

Thanatology researchers study death and the dying in a variety of scientific fields such as psychology, sociology, physiology and anthropology. They contribute to the growth of knowledge on aspects of death such as the psychological phenomena the dying and those around them are experiencing.


Philosophers, Historians and Political Scientists

Philosophers, historians and political scientists conduct research into the nature of human experience and existence, phases or aspects of human history, and political structures, movements and behaviour. They document and report on findings to inform and guide political and individual actions

diplomatic historian
historians
economic historian
egyptologist
military historian
political historian
art historian
historian

Historians research, analyze, interpret, and present the past of human societies. They analyse documents, sources, and traces from the past in order to understand the past societies.


genealogy expert
ancestry expert
family tree researcher
genealogist

Genealogists trace history and lineages of families. The results of their effort are displayed in a table of the descent from person to person which forms a family tree or they are written as narratives. Genealogists use analysis of public records, informal interviews, genetic analysis, and other methods to gain input information.


moralist
philosopher
philosophy student
philosophy scholar
philosophy expert

Philosophers study and argument over general and structural problems pertaining to society, humans and individuals. They have well-developed rational and argumentative abilities to engage in discussion related to existence, value systems, knowledge, or reality. They recur to logic in discussion which lead to levels of deepness and abstraction.


peace researcher
political research scientist
political analyst
public administration researcher
political scientist
political science researcher
political studies researcher
pundit
war researcher
political researcher
political scholar
peace and conflict researcher
political studies research scientist
politics scienctist
political studies scholar
political studies scientist

Political scientists study political behaviour, activity and systems, including the elements that fall therein. Their study of the field ranges from the origins and evolution of various political systems to topical matters such as decision-making processes, political behaviour, political trends, society, and power perspectives. They advise governments and institutional organisations on governance matters.


Psychologists research into and study the mental processes and behaviour of human beings as individuals or in groups, and apply this knowledge to promote personal, social, educational or occupational adjustment and development.

polygraph instructor
signals analyst
lie detector operator
polygraph operator
polygraphist
lie detector examiner
polygraph technician
polygraph examiner

Polygraph examiners prepare individuals for polygraph testing, conduct the polygraph exam and interpret the results. They pay close attention to detail and use a range of instruments to monitor respiratory, sweat and cardiovascular responses to questions addressed during the process. Polygraph examiners write reports on the basis of the results and can provide courtroom testimony.


practitioner of sport and exercise psychology

Psychologists study the behaviour and mental processes in humans. They provide services to clients who deal with mental health issues and life issues such as bereavement, relationship difficulties, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. They also provide counselling for mental health issues such as eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, and psychosis in order to help the clients rehabilitate and reach a healthy behaviour.


practitioner of clinical psychology
clinical psychologist
expert in clinical psychology
specialist clinical psychologist
hospital psychologist
psychologist in hospital
clinical psychology practitioner
expert clinical psychologist
hospital psychology practitioner

Clinical psychologists diagnose, rehabilitate, and support individuals affected by mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders and problems as well as mental changes and pathogenic conditions through use of cognitive tools and appropriate intervention. They use clinical psychological resources on the basis of psychological science, its findings, theories, methods, and techniques for the investigation, interpretation, and prediction of human experience and behaviour.


educational psychology specialist
practitioner in school psychology
school psychologist
psychologist in education institution
educational psychologist
students' psychology assistant
specialist in educational psychology
educational psychology practitioner
practitioner of educational psychology
students psychologist
students psycology specialist
practitioner in educational psychology
school psychology practitioner
psychologist, educational

Educational psychologists are psychologists employed by educational institutions to provide psychological and emotional support to students in need. They are specialised in the provision of direct support and interventions to students, conducting psychological testing and assessment, and consulting with families, teachers and other school-based student support professionals, such as school social workers and educational counsellors, about the students. They may also work with the school administration to improve practical support strategies in order to improve the students' well-being.


specialist healthcare psychologist
health psychology researcher
expert healthcare psychologist
consultant in health psychology
healthcare psychologist
health psychologist
practitioner of healthcare psychology
research health psychologist
consultant health psychologist

Health psychologists deal with the various aspects of health related behaviour of individuals and groups, by helping individuals or groups prevent illness and promote healthy behaviours by also providing counseling services. They perform tasks for the development of health promotion activities and projects on the basis of psychological science, research findings, theories, methods and techniques. They also engage in research about health related issues to influence public policy on health care issues.


geriatric psychotherapist
hypno-psychotherapist
psychotherapist
specialist psychotherapist
person-centered psychotherapist
person-centred psychotherapist
body psychotherapist
positive psychotherapist
neuro-linguistic psychotherapist
transactional analytic psychotherapist
gestalt psychotherapist
expert psychotherapist
expert in psychotherapy
psycoterapy expert
child psychotherapist
integrative psychotherapist
psychoanalytical psychotherapist
cognitive behavioural therapist
systemic therapist
practitioner of psychotherapy
humanistic psychotherapist
psychotherapy practitioner
multi-modal psychotherapist
group psychotherapist
psychodrama psychotherapist
transpersonal psychotherapist
psychodynamic psychotherapist
youth psychotherapist
reality therapy psychotherapist
existential psychotherapist

Psychotherapists assist and treat healthcare users with varying degrees of psychological, psychosocial, or psychosomatic behavioural disorders and pathogenic conditions by means of psychotherapeutic methods. They promote personal development and well-being and provide advice on improving relationships, capabilities, and problem-solving techniques. They use science-based psychotherapeutic methods such as behavioural therapy, existential analysis and logotherapy, psychoanalysis or systemic family therapy in order to guide the patients in their development and help them search for appropriate solutions to their problems. Psychotherapists are not required to have academic degrees in psychology or a medical qualification in psychiatry. It is an independent occupation from psychology, psychiatry, and counselling.


Social Work and Counselling Professionals

Social work and counselling professionals provide advice and guidance to individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations in response to social and personal difficulties.  They assist clients to develop skills and access resources and support services needed to respond to issues arising from unemployment, poverty, disability, addiction, criminal and delinquent behaviour, and marital and other problems.

rehabilitation support counsellor
crisis intervention counsellor
gerontology counsellor
crisis intervension counsellor
social psychologist
crisis situation counselor
personal counsellor
crisis counsellor
social therapist
crisis situation counsellor
youth counsellor
crisis counselor
youth counseller
relationship advisor
social counselling worker
social counselor

Social counsellors provide support and guidance to individuals in the social work area, to help them solve specific problems in their personal life. It involves addressing personal and relationship issues, dealing with inner conflicts, crisis moments such as depression and addiction, in an attempt to empower individuals to achieve change and improve their life quality.


family and bereavement support officer
bereavement support worker
bereavement counselor
adult bereavement counsellor
community bereavement support officer
bereavement support  counsellor
bereavement advice counsellor
bereavement officer
bereavement social counsellor
family bereavement counsellor
bereavement service coordinator

Bereavement counsellors support and guide patients and their families to better cope with the death of the loved ones by assisting them in emergent situations, at the hospices and at the memorial services. They train other professionals and communities anticipating the supportive needs of bereavement and responding to the education requirements.


drug and alcohol addiction social counsellor

Drug and alcohol addiction counsellors provide assistance and counselling to individuals and families dealing with drug and alcohol addictions, monitoring their progress, advocating for them, performing crisis interventions and group therapy. They also assist the persons with the consequences of their addictions which can be unemployment, physical or mental disorders and poverty. Drug and alcohol addiction counsellors may also prepare educational programs for high-risk populations.


family planning social counsellor
family planning clinic advisor
pregnancy advisor
senior sexual health advisor
sexual health advisor
reproductive health advisor
sexual health lead
family planning counselor
family planning advisor

Family planning counsellors provide support and counselling to adults and adolescents on issues such as reproduction, contraceptive methods, pregnancy or termination of pregnancy, in compliance with the legislation and practices. They also provide information about maintaining optimum health practices, sexual disease prevention and treatment recommendation referrals, working in collaboration with the professional doctors.


marriage guidance and relationship counsellor

Marriage counsellors support and guide couples and families that are going through crises such as depression, substance abuse and relationship problems. They help improving their communication by providing group or individual therapy.


sexual violence advisor
sexual assault social counselor
victim care unit counsellor
counsellor, sexual violence
sexual violence counselor
sexual violence victim advocate
victim care unit worker
sexual assault counsellor
sexual violence support worker
victim support worker
victim care worker
domestic violence counsellor

Sexual violence counsellors provide support services, crisis care services and counselling to women and adolescents who have been directly or indirectly exposed to sexual assault and/or rape. They inform victims of the relevant legal procedures and protective services maintaining client confidentiality. They also address problematic sexualized behaviours of children.


social pedagogy practitioner
community educator
social pedagogue
social outreach worker
community education practitioner
socio-cultural animator
practitioner in social pedagogy
social work pedagogue
community social pedagogue
social pedagogue cultural animation
social pedagogy project worker
qualified social pedagogue
cultural animator
social pedagogy team worker
social educator

Social pedagogues provide care, support, and education to children and young persons with different backgrounds or capabilities. They develop educational processes for young persons to be in charge of their own experiences, using a multi-disciplinary approach set to the learning experience. Social pedagogues contribute to the individuals' learning, welfare, and societal inclusion, and put an emphasis on building self-reliance.


community counsellor
social  services worker
community rehabilitation worker
cultural mediator
social outreach worker
community service worker
community liaison worker
social and community services worker
social services worker
welfare worker
community centre worker
assistant, social services
community worker
community and social services worker
child and youth worker
social worker
community services officer
social services assistant
community development worker

Social workers are practice-based professionals who promote social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. They interact with individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities in order to provide various forms of therapy and counselling, group work, and community work. Social workers guide people to use services to claim benefits, access community resources, find jobs and training, obtain legal advice or deal with other local authority departments.


advice worker, benefits
welfare benefits advice worker
welfare rights worker
social benefits social worker
benefits advice worker
welfare rights adviser
welfare benefits adviser
welfare rights counsellor
welfare benefits social worker
employment and benefits advice worker
benefit advisor
welfare rights officer
social security social worker

Benefits advice workers guide individuals in the social work area to help them solve specific problems in their personal life by addressing personal and relationship issues, inner conflicts, depression and addictions. They attempt to empower individuals to achieve change and improve the quality of their life. They may also support and advise clients on demanding their social security benefits.


learning advisor
wellfare officer (education)
education social worker
school based social worker
school attendance officer
education and family engagement officer
education engagement officer
senior education welfare officer
educational institution social worker
pastoral advisor
attendance welfare officer
school-based social worker
education welfare officer
school social worker
social worker in schools
education welfare practitioner
attendance support officer
school welfare officer
social worker in education institutions
social worker in education
specialist school social worker

Education welfare officers address the social and psychological well-being of students. They counsel students concerning their personal issues that affect their school behaviour, performance and social life. These issues may range from attention deficit problems, to social and personal issues such as poverty or domestic and sexual abuse. Education welfare officers also handle the communication between the students, the parents and the school.


employability support worker
supported employment worker
employment support worker
unemployment social worker
social worker (community development)
job placement social worker
employment support social worker
employment rights worker
employment social worker

Employment support workers provide assistance to people with difficulties to find a job and long-term unemployed people. They provide guidance in the creation CVs, searching for job openings, contacting employers, and the preparation for job interviews.


enterprise social worker
enterprise development officer
business social worker
enterprise development adviser
community enterprise development worker
industry social worker
enterprise development community worker
enterprise development worker
corporate social worker
enterprise development manager
enterprise development facilitator
social enterprise development worker
social entrepreneur
cooperative development worker

Enterprise development workers support enterprises in solving big social problems by liaising with communities and customers. They strive to improve the productivity of employees and the health of their families by focusing on the work-life balance.


Family social workers provide advice to families about the range of social services available to solve their problems or challenging life situations such as addictions, mental illnesses, medical or financial struggles. They help their users to access these social services and monitor their appropriate usage.


older adults community care social worker

Gerontology social workers provide assistance to elderly individuals and their families helping them to cope with their biopsychosocial needs. They help connecting the elderly with community resources by gathering information about the array of services available to them. Gerontology social workers assess their clients' needs, functional capacity and health problems and liaise with medical professionals when necessary.


advice and guidance worker, homelessness

Homelessness workers provide on-the-spot assistance, counselling and advice to people who have housing problems or live on the streets. They present them with services available to homeless people starting from hostel vacancies to financial aid services. They may have to cope with persons with mental health problems, addictions or victims of domestic or sexual abuse.


public health social worker
hospital discharge social worker
hospital social worker
medical social worker
palliative care social worker
social worker
social worker, palliative care

Hospital social workers provide counselling to patients and their families helping them to better cope with the illness, the emotions surrounding diagnosis, and with social and financial problems. They work in cooperation with doctors, nurses and other health professionals sensitising them on the emotional aspects of a patient. They act as link between patients and medical staff. Hospital social workers also support the patients and their families with the discharge from the hospital.


care coordinator (mental health)
social worker (mental health)
care coordinator
approved mental health professional
mental health social worker
mental health community social worker
mental health gateway worker
mental health advocate
mental health social support worker

Mental health social workers assist and provide counselling to people with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems. They focus on providing personalised support to cases and monitor the recovery process of their clients by providing therapy, crisis intervention, client advocacy and education. Mental health social workers may contribute to mental health services improvement and mental health outcomes for citizens.


migrant advice and support worker
refugee social worker
social worker
cultural mediator social worker
immigrant advice worker
asylum support worker
immigration support worker
migrant social worker
immigration social worker
migrant re-settlement worker
asylum advice worker
migrant advice worker

Migrant social workers provide advice to migrants in order to guide them through the necessary steps of integration, namely living and working in a foreign country. They explain eligibility criteria, rights, and duties. They help migrants in the development and maintenance of their information as clients for further referral to day care, social services and employment programs. Migrant social workers collaborate with employers and inform them of the available migrant services, advocating for migrant clients.