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52 practical sectors, mapped to all 21 sections of UN ISIC Revision 4, from pharma and mathematics to freelance work.
52 matches · Results update as you type.
Accounting, audit & tax ↗
Keep records, test financial statements, and advise on tax.
sectorAerospace & defence ↗
Design, test, and maintain aircraft, spacecraft, and defence systems.
sectorAgriculture & forestry ↗
Organize field information and agricultural operations.
sectorArchitecture & urban planning ↗
Design buildings, places, and urban systems.
sectorArts, culture & entertainment ↗
Develop creative concepts and coordinate experiences.
sectorAutomotive & mobility ↗
Engineer vehicles, autonomy, and mobility services.
sectorBanking & capital markets ↗
Finance companies, manage portfolios, and control financial risk.
sectorChemistry & materials science ↗
Discover and characterise molecules, reactions, and materials.
sectorConstruction & engineering ↗
Coordinate projects, documents, and stakeholder updates.
sectorEarth, climate & geospatial ↗
Study the planet and map environmental change.
sectorEconomics & policy ↗
Model economies, evaluate policy, and forecast outcomes.
sectorEducation & learning ↗
Create learning materials and run educational programs.
sectorEnergy & utilities ↗
Explore energy data and communicate operational plans.
sectorFashion & apparel design ↗
Design, photograph, and market clothing and accessories.
sectorFinance & insurance ↗
Analyze business performance and communicate findings.
sectorFMCG & consumer goods ↗
Make, market, and distribute everyday packaged goods such as food, drinks, toiletries, and household products.
sectorFood & beverage production ↗
Document processes and communicate product information.
sectorFreelance & creator economy ↗
Work independently: selling services, creating content, teaching online, and running a one-person business.
sectorGame development ↗
Design, build, and publish interactive entertainment.
sectorGovernment & public services ↗
Prepare public information and analyze service delivery.
sectorHealthcare & social care ↗
Coordinate care teams, information, and operations.
sectorHospitality & tourism ↗
Prepare guest communications and operational materials.
sectorHousehold & domestic services ↗
Coordinate schedules and everyday administrative tasks.
sectorHR & business support ↗
Coordinate hiring, onboarding, and internal operations.
sectorInsurance & actuarial ↗
Price risk, underwrite policies, and settle claims.
sectorInternational organizations ↗
Coordinate programs and share knowledge across teams.
sectorLegal & professional services ↗
Organize professional knowledge and administrative work.
sectorLibraries, archives & museums ↗
Preserve collections and help people find knowledge.
sectorManufacturing ↗
Support production, quality, and maintenance operations.
sectorMarketing & advertising ↗
Plan campaigns and create consistent brand content.
sectorMathematics & statistics ↗
Develop mathematical methods and analyse uncertainty.
sectorMedia & publishing ↗
Develop editorial content and organize production.
sectorMedical devices & diagnostics ↗
Develop and regulate devices, diagnostics, and imaging products.
sectorMining & extraction ↗
Organize exploration information and operational reports.
sectorNonprofits & associations ↗
Communicate impact and coordinate community programs.
sectorPersonal & repair services ↗
Manage appointments, customer messages, and local marketing.
sectorPharma & biotech ↗
Discover, test, manufacture, and bring medicines to patients.
sectorPublic health & epidemiology ↗
Monitor population health and evaluate interventions.
sectorReal estate ↗
Produce property materials and manage client workflows.
sectorRestaurants & food service ↗
Run restaurants, cafes, bars, and catering, from the kitchen to the books.
sectorRetail & ecommerce ↗
Create product content and understand store performance.
sectorScience & research ↗
Organize research operations and communicate findings.
sectorSocial sciences & humanities ↗
Study people, societies, language, and culture.
sectorSports & recreation ↗
Plan activities and create participant communications.
sectorTechnology & software ↗
Build, test, and maintain digital products.
sectorTelecommunications ↗
Support technical documentation and service reporting.
sectorTranslation & language services ↗
Carry meaning across languages and markets.
sectorTransport & logistics ↗
Manage transport information and supply chain reporting.
sectorUniversities & academic research ↗
Teach, investigate, publish, and win research funding.
sectorVeterinary & animal health ↗
Provide and document care for animals.
sectorWater, waste & environment ↗
Track environmental information and service operations.
sectorWholesale & distribution ↗
Buy and sell goods in bulk: stock godowns, bill retailers, collect dues, and deliver orders.
How this search works
Exact titles and abbreviations come first, then prefixes, keywords and curated synonyms, followed by close spelling suggestions. Contrasts use a separate curated dictionary: senior/junior, buying/selling, public/private-sector work, and manual/automated tasks. Not every role, task, or sector has a meaningful opposite.
This is a curated snapshot, not an exhaustive inventory. Sector and role mappings are editorial. Read our methodology →
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