Skills-Occupations Matrix Tables

The European Commission aims to unravel the complexity of the ESCO dataset through more dynamic illustrations of how ESCO concepts can be connected and used at more aggregated levels. The ESCO Skill-Occupation Matrix Tables, allow users to connect ISCO-08 occupation groups (and single occupations) to ESCO skills hierarchical groups (rather than one single skill). 

Content

• 1. Methodology
• 2. Use Cases
• 3. Accessing the Skill-Occupation Matrix Tables
• 4. Supporting documentation

1. Methodology  

Skills-Occupations Matrix Tables were based on a 4-step process:

• Data gathering.
• Data cleaning.
• Data merging and matching.
• Result: The result consists in a matrix table for every chosen level of occupation groups and skill groups. The size of the matrix depends on the level selected from the hierarchy. 

2. Use Cases

The Skill-Occupation Matrix Tables can benefit several ESCO implementers, including:

• Employment Services: Ease the process of classifying and managing employees and improve matching algorithms. 
• Education Institutions: Define students' career paths linked to study areas and conduct graduate tracking.
• Research Bodies: Connect the ESCO classification with data gathered generally and build surveys and investigate results.

3. Accessing the Skill-Occupation Matrix Tables

The Skill-Occupation Matrix Tables connecting occupation groups (from the ISCO hierarchy) and skill groups (from the ESCO hierarchy) can be developed independently following the methodology, downloaded from the Documents section or requested to the ESCO team here or via email (EMPL-ESCO-SECRETARIAT@ec.europa.eu). Every service offered is free of charge. 

4. Supporting documentation

For further insights into the development of the Skill-Occupation Matrix Tables please refer to the Report: Skills-Occupations Matrix Tables