this
40. Who divided Hong Kong's working population in way?
41.
What purpose do the groupings serve?
HKG, using groupings of occupations specified by the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO). The groupings form the basis for the Hong Kong census and are used for other statistical purposes there including collection and analysis of emigration data.
The groups enable the working population to be effectively divided into manageable numbers. Those with broadly comparable skills are brought together and a distinction between professionals and associate professionals is maintained. The groups cover many hundreds of different
Occupations.
42. Are the groups used for collecting emigration data?
43.
To what use is the emigration data put?
44.
How reliable are these emigration statistics?
45. Why are emigration rates over 3 years taken into account?
46.
Yes.
This is the main advantage of having the groups.
The
data
are used
to
of
calculate the number assurances which should be made available to particular groups.
This is calculated according to a formula based on the numbers in each category and emigration rates over the past 3 years.
HKG are satisfied that these statistics are very reliable.
То
give Emigration
a broad spread.
rates fluctuate
according to demands for
particular Occupations by other countries.
a
HKG
Who decides whether particular job
job falls
falls within an eligible category?
on the basis of
carefully drawn up manuals
listing
occupation
category.
may
every
eligible
by appropriate
Some applicants
have experience in different areas and could be eligible for more than one