Company sectors

Use these SUIDs to classify employer industries in the Employer Data API.

Overview

Company sectors classify employers by industry and business type using a 3-tier hierarchy: broad categories (Tier 1) to specific Subsectors (Tier 2 and 3).

The sector hierarchy helps:

Job seekers find employers in their industry of interest
Employers accurately represent their business type
Search match job seekers with relevant employers

Use sector SUIDs when creating or updating employer profiles to ensure accurate industry classification.

Example usage

Specify sector SUIDs in the sectorSUIDs field of the CountrySpecificEmployerAttributesInput object when calling patchEmployer:

mutation UpdateEmployer {
  patchEmployer(input: {
    employerId: "example-employer-id"
    countryCode: "JP"
    countrySpecificAttributes: {
      sectorSUIDs: ["MSQWR"] # Financial Services
    }
  }) {
    employer {
      id
      countrySpecificAttributes {
        sectorSUIDs
      }
    }
  }
}

Find the right SUID

Identify the tier 1 sector: Find the broad industry category that best matches the employer (such as "Financial Services", "Healthcare", "Retail")
Check for subsectors: Find more specific tier 2 or tier 3 categories that better describe the business.
Choose the most specific match: Use the most specific tier that accurately describes the employer.
Consider multiple sectors: Some employers operate in multiple sectors and might benefit from multiple SUIDs.
Use the SUID: Add the 5-character SUID code to the sectorSUIDs array.

Understand the hierarchy

The 3-tier structure provides classification flexibility:

3-tier structure
Tier	Categories	Example
Tier 1	Broad industry categories	"Financial Services", "Healthcare", "Retail"
Tier 2	More specific subsectors in an industry	"Staffing & Recruiting" under Professional Services
Tier 3	Highly specific business types	"Recruiting and Staffing" under Staffing & Recruiting

Not all tier 1 sectors have tier 2 and tier 3 sub-categories. Some industries are specific enough at tier 1 or tier 2.

Best practices

Use the most specific tier: Choose tier 2 or tier 3 subsectors to provide accurate classification.
Verify the match: Ensure the sector represents the employer's primary business activity.
Consider multisector businesses: For companies that operate across multiple sectors (such as a retail company with restaurants), use the primary business activity.
Update as needed: If an employer's business focus changes, update the sector SUIDs.
Check Japanese labels: For Japanese employers, verify the Japanese label matches the business type.
Use tier 1 for conglomerates: Tier 1 sectors might better represent large diversified companies that operate across many subsectors.

Company sectors reference

The following table lists all available company sector SUIDs organized by hierarchy. The table includes 140 sectors across 20+ major industry categories:

Tier 1 is a sector, while tiers 2 through 6 are subsectors.

Company sectors
Tier 1	Tier 2	Tier 3	English label	Japanese label	SUID
Aerospace & Defense			Aerospace & Defense	航空宇宙・防衛	`HV5U6`
Agriculture			Agriculture	農業・林業・水産業	`SVBZF`
Agriculture	Animal Production		Animal Production	畜産業	`PQ59U`
Agriculture	Crop Production		Crop Production	農耕業	`T49V8`
Agriculture	Farm Support		Farm Support	農林業支援サービス	`2BRN3`
Agriculture	Fishery		Fishery	水産業	`7RERV`
Agriculture	Floral Nursery		Floral Nursery	花き生産	`P4DUF`
Agriculture	Forestry, Logging & Timber Operations		Forestry, Logging & Timber Operations	林業	`6SRXN`
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation			Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	芸術・娯楽・レクリエーション	`N322U`
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	Culture & Entertainment		Culture & Entertainment	文化・教養・娯楽	`9RE87`
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	Gambling		Gambling	公営競技・パチンコ	`Z89KY`
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	Sports & Recreation		Sports & Recreation	スポーツ・レクリエーション	`2URDC`
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	Ticket Sales		Ticket Sales	チケット販売	`X3RQ3`
Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services			Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services	建設・修理・メンテナンスサービス	`NTW8X`
Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services	Architectural & Engineering Services		Architectural & Engineering Services	建築設計	`HTPJC`
Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services	Commercial Equipment Services		Commercial Equipment Services	商用・産業用機械サービス	`PF5YM`
Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services	Construction		Construction	建設・土木	`635FT`
Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services	General Repair & Maintenance		General Repair & Maintenance	一般的な修理・メンテナンス	`G5SND`
Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services	Vehicle Repair & Maintenance		Vehicle Repair & Maintenance	自動車整備・修理	`5G2KC`
Education			Education	教育・学校	`RFWNN`
Education	Colleges & Universities		Colleges & Universities	高等教育機関	`CX9CV`
Education	Education & Training Services		Education & Training Services	教育支援サービス	`PXHCG`
Education	Preschools & Child Care Services		Preschools & Child Care Services	保育・幼児教育	`S4J2H`
Education	Primary & Secondary Schools		Primary & Secondary Schools	初等・中等教育学校	`U6FAC`
Energy, Mining & Utilities			Energy, Mining & Utilities	インフラ・鉱業	`TAN6J`
Energy, Mining & Utilities	Energy & Utilities		Energy & Utilities	電力・ガス・水道・エネルギー	`BBWNN`
Energy, Mining & Utilities	Mining & Metals		Mining & Metals	鉱業・採石業・砂利採取業	`DVA94`
Financial Services			Financial Services	金融	`MSQWR`
Financial Services	Accounting & Tax		Accounting & Tax	会計・税務・監査	`PFYH6`
Financial Services	Banking & Lending		Banking & Lending	銀行・信用金庫・貸付	`V7NTF`
Financial Services	Debt Relief		Debt Relief	債権回収	`HMY57`
Financial Services	Financial Transaction Processing		Financial Transaction Processing	金融取引取扱	`9S9X7`
Financial Services	Investment & Asset Management		Investment & Asset Management	投資・ベンチャーキャピタル・資産管理	`6ZAA6`
Financial Services	Stock Exchanges		Stock Exchanges	証券取引	`AE87Q`
Government & Public Administration			Government & Public Administration	官公庁・行政・警察	`B23RH`
Government & Public Administration	Municipal Agencies		Municipal Agencies	市区町村役所	`4BSSN`
Government & Public Administration	National Agencies		National Agencies	官公庁	`5XEHQ`
Government & Public Administration	State & Regional Agencies		State & Regional Agencies	都道府県庁	`DQVS4`
Healthcare			Healthcare	医療・病院	`22VKN`
Healthcare	Ambulance & Medical Transportation		Ambulance & Medical Transportation	救急輸送サービス	`2KB47`
Healthcare	Dental Clinics		Dental Clinics	歯科・口腔外科医院	`8HQGB`
Healthcare	Hospitals & Health Clinics		Hospitals & Health Clinics	病院・診療所	`EBV85`
Healthcare	Medical Testing & Clinical Laboratories		Medical Testing & Clinical Laboratories	臨床検査	`FXGY8`
Healthcare	Nursing Care		Nursing Care	看護・介護	`ZQMQE`
Hotels & Travel Accommodation			Hotels & Travel Accommodation	観光・旅行・宿泊	`X42V4`
Hotels & Travel Accommodation	Hotels & Resorts		Hotels & Resorts	ホテル・旅館	`A53G8`
Hotels & Travel Accommodation	Travel Agencies		Travel Agencies	旅行代理店	`8TFB9`
Human Resources & Staffing			Human Resources & Staffing	人事・人材サービス	`Q3FC3`
Human Resources & Staffing	HR Consulting		HR Consulting	人事コンサルティング	`GAR9M`
Human Resources & Staffing	Recruiting & Staffing		Recruiting & Staffing	人材派遣・職業紹介	`3BYZZ`
Human Resources & Staffing	Recruiting & Staffing	Recruiting	Recruiting	職業紹介	`UTJZH`
Human Resources & Staffing	Recruiting & Staffing	Staffing	Staffing	人材派遣	`D722D`
Information Technology			Information Technology	情報技術	`NKR5F`
Information Technology	Computer Hardware Development		Computer Hardware Development	コンピュータハードウェア開発	`H778W`
Information Technology	Information Technology Support Services		Information Technology Support Services	IT サービス	`89ZBY`
Information Technology	Internet & Web Services		Internet & Web Services	インターネット・Web サービス	`CS9YK`
Information Technology	Software Development		Software Development	ソフトウェア開発	`PCZE9`
Insurance			Insurance	保険	`4EWFJ`
Insurance	Insurance Agencies & Brokerages		Insurance Agencies & Brokerages	保険代理	`UHTYH`
Insurance	Insurance Carriers		Insurance Carriers	生命保険・損害保険・保険サービス	`TVMAD`
`Legal`			`Legal`	法律	`6GW2X`
`Legal`	Law Firms		Law Firms	法律事務所	`D5VK9`
`Legal`	Legal Services		Legal Services	法関連サービス	`9JSJ8`
Management & Consulting			Management & Consulting	組織マネジメント・シンクタンク	`92AZY`
Management & Consulting	Business Consulting		Business Consulting	経営コンサルティング	`CDTP2`
Management & Consulting	Membership Organizations		Membership Organizations	社団・連盟	`8K97K`
Management & Consulting	Research & Development		Research & Development	研究開発	`T3NDB`
Management & Consulting	Security & Protective		Security & Protective	セキュリティー・警備サービス	`5G7JG`
Management & Consulting	Waste Management		Waste Management	廃棄物管理	`RR4DA`
Manufacturing			Manufacturing	製造・メーカー	`CPGHF`
Manufacturing	Chemical Manufacturing		Chemical Manufacturing	化学メーカー	`YG9JC`
Manufacturing	Commercial Printing		Commercial Printing	印刷・製版	`4M8U3`
Manufacturing	Consumer Product Manufacturing		Consumer Product Manufacturing	一般消費財・文具メーカー	`EYQR8`
Manufacturing	Electronics Manufacturing		Electronics Manufacturing	半導体・電子機器メーカー	`9Q9XU`
Manufacturing	Food & Beverage Manufacturing		Food & Beverage Manufacturing	食品・飲料メーカー	`79AQQ`
Manufacturing	Health Care Products Manufacturing		Health Care Products Manufacturing	化粧品・サプリメーカー	`62UGJ`
Manufacturing	Machinery Manufacturing		Machinery Manufacturing	機械・医療機器メーカー	`8ZEHH`
Manufacturing	Metal & Mineral Manufacturing		Metal & Mineral Manufacturing	鉄鋼・金属メーカー	`PK9W8`
Manufacturing	Textile & Apparel Manufacturing		Textile & Apparel Manufacturing	アパレル・繊維・スポーツメーカー	`FEMXU`
Manufacturing	Transportation Equipment Manufacturing		Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	自動車・輸送機器メーカー	`PG33U`
Manufacturing	Wood & Paper Manufacturing		Wood & Paper Manufacturing	木材・紙メーカー	`XA2BA`
Media & Communication			Media & Communication	広告・メディア・マスコミ	`4DGEF`
Media & Communication	Advertising & Public Relations		Advertising & Public Relations	広告・宣伝	`8NQ38`
Media & Communication	Broadcast Media		Broadcast Media	放送・テレビ局	`H8DP2`
Media & Communication	Film Production		Film Production	映画制作・配給	`NTNDG`
Media & Communication	Music & Sound Production		Music & Sound Production	音楽制作	`A3989`
Media & Communication	Photography		Photography	写真	`96ME7`
Media & Communication	Publishing		Publishing	出版社・新聞社	`K7RDD`
Media & Communication	Translation & Linguistic Services		Translation & Linguistic Services	翻訳・通訳	`DPX5T`
Media & Communication	Video Game Publishing		Video Game Publishing	ゲーム制作・販売	`4E68B`
Nonprofit & NGO			Nonprofit & NGO	福祉・独立行政法人・NGO・NPO	`ZMM32`
Nonprofit & NGO	Civic & Social Services		Civic & Social Services	市民・ソーシャルサービス	`T3XJD`
Nonprofit & NGO	Grantmaking & Charitable Foundations		Grantmaking & Charitable Foundations	助成団体・慈善団体	`WSMSF`
Nonprofit & NGO	Religious Institutions		Religious Institutions	宗教団体	`RXJJY`
Personal Consumer Services			Personal Consumer Services	生活関連サービス	`ZYCW4`
Personal Consumer Services	Beauty & Wellness		Beauty & Wellness	理容・美容・エステ	`UK32J`
Personal Consumer Services	Event Services		Event Services	冠婚葬祭・イベント	`QXJQN`
Personal Consumer Services	Laundry & Dry Cleaning		Laundry & Dry Cleaning	洗濯・クリーニング	`TKE5T`
Personal Consumer Services	Pet Care & Veterinary		Pet Care & Veterinary	ペットケア・獣医	`PDQ45`
Personal Consumer Services	Private Households		Private Households	家事代行	`PEM6E`
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology			Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology	製薬・バイオテクノロジー	`5ZM33`
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology	Biotechnology		Biotechnology	バイオテクノロジー	`NNFYX`
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology	Pharmaceutical		Pharmaceutical	製薬	`JPQH6`
Real Estate			Real Estate	不動産	`S7KHR`
Real Estate	Property Management		Property Management	不動産管理	`NE35S`
Real Estate	Real Estate Agencies		Real Estate Agencies	不動産仲介	`BJX4R`
Restaurants & Food Service			Restaurants & Food Service	飲食	`W2F4E`
Restaurants & Food Service	Bars & Nightclubs		Bars & Nightclubs	バー・ナイトクラブ	`TP6SH`
Restaurants & Food Service	Catering & Food Service Contractors		Catering & Food Service Contractors	ケータリング・フードサービス	`DHBU6`
Restaurants & Food Service	Restaurants & Cafes		Restaurants & Cafes	レストラン・カフェ	`CWQGK`
Retail & Wholesale			Retail & Wholesale	小売・卸売・商社	`48BZP`
Retail & Wholesale	Auctions & Galleries		Auctions & Galleries	オークション・アート小売	`X8TU5`
Retail & Wholesale	Automotive Parts & Accessories Stores		Automotive Parts & Accessories Stores	カー用品小売	`JXSBJ`
Retail & Wholesale	Beauty & Personal Accessories Stores		Beauty & Personal Accessories Stores	化粧品・理美容用品小売	`2TGAN`
Retail & Wholesale	Consumer Electronics & Appliances Stores		Consumer Electronics & Appliances Stores	家電小売	`G6Z54`
Retail & Wholesale	Convenience Stores		Convenience Stores	コンビニエンスストア	`GPX33`
Retail & Wholesale	Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores		Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores	百貨店・アパレル小売	`BCJGK`
Retail & Wholesale	Drug & Health Stores		Drug & Health Stores	ドラッグストア	`3WG2K`
Retail & Wholesale	Food & Beverage Stores		Food & Beverage Stores	専門飲食料品小売	`XRQMJ`
Retail & Wholesale	General Merchandise & Superstores		General Merchandise & Superstores	総合スーパー	`B9RV3`
Retail & Wholesale	Gift, Novelty & Souvenir Stores		Gift, Novelty & Souvenir Stores	ギフト・土産物小売	`4FYJU`
Retail & Wholesale	Grocery Stores		Grocery Stores	スーパーマーケット	`DEKMC`
Retail & Wholesale	Home Furniture & Housewares Stores		Home Furniture & Housewares Stores	インテリア・家具小売	`93S5U`
Retail & Wholesale	Media & Entertainment Stores		Media & Entertainment Stores	書籍・レコード・ゲームソフト小売	`AEQEC`
Retail & Wholesale	Office Supply & Copy Stores		Office Supply & Copy Stores	文具・事務用品小売	`R2MWG`
Retail & Wholesale	Pet & Pet Supplies Stores		Pet & Pet Supplies Stores	ペット・ペット用品小売	`DTWRN`
Retail & Wholesale	Sporting Goods Stores		Sporting Goods Stores	スポーツ用品小売	`MBZJP`
Retail & Wholesale	Toy & Hobby Stores		Toy & Hobby Stores	玩具・ホビー用品小売	`2J6NB`
Retail & Wholesale	Vehicle Dealers		Vehicle Dealers	自動車販売	`V7K2C`
Retail & Wholesale	Wholesale		Wholesale	総合商社・専門商社・卸売	`KMA88`
Telecommunications			Telecommunications	通信・インターネット	`JGU5R`
Transportation & Logistics			Transportation & Logistics	運輸・交通・物流	`P634J`
Transportation & Logistics	Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation		Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation	航空運輸・空港運営	`HG3CQ`
Transportation & Logistics	Car & Truck Rental		Car & Truck Rental	自動車・トラックレンタル	`NZW2A`
Transportation & Logistics	Marine Transportation		Marine Transportation	水運	`ZTQ5R`
Transportation & Logistics	Parking & Valet		Parking & Valet	駐車場	`GJ468`
Transportation & Logistics	Rail Transportation		Rail Transportation	鉄道	`PYMTV`
Transportation & Logistics	Shipping & Trucking		Shipping & Trucking	配送・トラック輸送	`ABCS6`
Transportation & Logistics	Taxi & Car Services		Taxi & Car Services	タクシー・送迎サービス	`RDYGY`
Transportation & Logistics	Transportation Management		Transportation Management	物流・運行管理	`2VWHM`

Understanding SUIDs - Overview of Short Unique Identifiers
patchEmployer - Mutation to update employer profiles
CountrySpecificEmployerAttributesInput - GraphQL input object reference
Employer Data API - Complete Employer Data API documentation

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Company sectors

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Company sectors reference

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