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, or 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
sectorSUIDsarray.
Understand the hierarchy
#The 3-tier structure provides classification flexibility:
| 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.
| 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 |
Related resources
#- SUIDs — How SUIDs work and when to use them.
patchEmployer— Creates or updates an employer.CountrySpecificEmployerAttributesInput— Country-specific data.- Employer Data API — Create and update employer entities on Indeed and the Indeed PLUS platform. Not available for direct employers.