Yrkesbeteckning

Yrkesbeteckning is a Swedish term referring to the formal designation of a person’s profession or occupation. The word combines yrke (occupation) with beteckning (designation or label) and is used in official and professional contexts to name what a person is professionally qualified to do.

Use and scope: Yrkesbeteckningen appears in personnel records, payroll systems, job advertisements, and vocational registries. It is also used in statistical reporting to classify occupations, often aligning with standardized schemes such as ISCO-based classifications used in Sweden. In education and professional regulation, the yrkesbeteckning may reflect recognized trades or professions and can be linked to qualification requirements or licensure in some fields.

Relation to other terms: The concept is related to, but not always identical with, a job title or arbetsbenämning. A yrkesbeteckning denotes the formal profession, while the specific role or department within an organization may have a different internal title. In some contexts, the terms are used interchangeably, but the distinction can matter in official documentation and career records.

Examples: Common yrkesbeteckningar include läkare (physician), sjuksköterska (nurse), lärare (teacher), elektriker (electrician), and jurist (lawyer). The appropriate designation often depends on qualifications, regulation, and the context in which the designation is used.

See also: Occupational classification, ISCO, professional title, arbetsbenämning.