Open resources we build on

Everything below is publicly available. We list what we use and under which terms.

01 — Frameworks

Holland’s RIASEC theory

Six interest types and the three-letter code used in the result.

Public scientific model.

Oxford University Careers Service

Methodology: self-knowledge, exploring options, decision, action.

Public methodology of a university careers service.

CDI Career Development Framework

A framework of career development skills by learning stage.

Public framework.

Gatsby Benchmarks

Eight benchmarks of good career guidance in schools.

Public report.

02 — Occupation databases

ESCO

European classification of occupations and skills, used inside Vetor.

European Commission, free to use, 28 languages including EN and PT.

O*NET OnLine · My Next Move

Occupation profiles, tasks, skills and interest codes.

US Department of Labor, public domain.

Prospects · TargetJobs

Career guides on sectors, roles and entry routes.

Public career guides, United Kingdom.

03 — Open item pools

IPIP

International Personality Item Pool: open items for research.

Public domain.

Vetor’s own questions are original. O*NET Career Exploration Tools are referenced, not reproduced (USDOL/ETA). ESCO © European Union.