The Job Report For employers in the Philippines amidst COVID-19 - #TogetherAhead, we rise above our challenges - Jobstreet
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May 2020 Edition The Job Report For employers in the Philippines amidst COVID-19 #TogetherAhead, we rise above our challenges.
Over 2M
Displaced Filipino
workers during
COVID-19 pandemic
Source: https://www.dole.gov.ph/news/over-230k-ofws-seek-govt-cash-aid-2m-workers-displaced-by-pandemic/
Over 21,000 companies continue to hire on JobStreet.
JobStreet is here to help you overcome challenges brought by the pandemic. We are rediscovering that the greatest asset in a company is still its people. Together, we need to keep workers safe, fill in essential positions, and keep the economy moving as we develop new ways to do our jobs in the New Normal.
As Asia’s Best Talent Sourcing Partner, we at JobStreet are committed to providing you with deep and actionable insights through: • Exclusive big data relating to jobseekers & employers • Exclusive market research findings
I. The current labor climate during COVID19
o Industries still hiring
o Industries with declined hiring activities
o In-demand job roles from employers
o Job opportunities in the provinces
o Jobs available for fresh graduates
What’s II. Hiring in the time of pandemic
o Job roles candidates are searching right now
Inside?
o Jobseeker preferences and other job search trends
o Candidates available to work during quarantine
o What you can do
III. How JobStreet is helping the Filipino workforce
o COVID-19 one-stop hub for candidates and employers
o New product feature for jobseekers
o Special aid for employers
o #SanaOL campaign to help displaced Filipino workers
The current labor climate during COVID19
2.7 Billion workers* across the globe have been affected by COVID-19. Despite this, JobStreet anticipates that many roles are still in-demand for hiring during the pandemic. * source: International Labor Organization
Many companies continue to hire for the future.
Over
37,000+ +63% +10%
jobs ads for education-related
Examples:
jobs job ads for maintenance services
Examples:
available as of May 2020 • Online English tutor • Maintenance supervisor
• Part-time education consultant • Mechanical technician maintenance
Most number of jobs in • Education program specialist • Maintenance planner
1. BPO
2. Human Resources & Consulting
3. Government
4. Education
Many companies are still hiring and prioritizing their investment on
JobStreet as the leading and most effective job site.
Source: JobStreet Internal Data, latest period vs. previous year
Provincial Jobs on the rise by Industry:
Provincial Jobs on the rise by Industry:
Provincial Jobs on the rise by Industry:
People remain at the heart of the Philippine Job Market
Top three in- IT/Computer Industries that An increase in As the COVID-
demand jobs are Industry have started to demand for 19 market remains
still: Customer flourishes amid cut back remote work "employer-
service, the pandemic, on hiring: roles such as centric", fresh
Healthcare and with majority of Security/ graduates should
in Telesales and
Education. the workforce Protective continuously
Telemarketing
moving to Services, Engine focus on
the digital space. (now the 18th
ering, Merchand upskilling to
ising, and most in-
demand make the most
Retail.
job, previously out of the
in 25th place). available jobs.Hiring in the time of pandemic
What has changed after the ECQ? COVID-19 has changed the climate for job seekers. This is now the optimal time to get ready for a new breed of candidates.
Demand for job postings and career advice continues.
88% more
30 million
job searches on Google in April 2020.
direct searches vs. other job sites. JobStreet
• Additional 5.4 million searches for career advice
Other
jobsites
Source: Google Search Report, April 2020Employers benefit from a
growth in job searches.
+26%
search growth for nurse & medical jobs
+16%
search growth for customer service jobs
What are your hiring needs today? Reach out to your account managers to learn more
Are your job ads optimized with the latest keyword trends for jobs? about optimizing your job ad keywords.
Source: JobStreet Internal Data, post vs. pre-ECQ (enhanced community quarantine)Applications per job ad increase despite enhanced community
quarantine (ECQ).
Top Industry Gainers Applications per ad vs. previous year
Stockbroking & Securities +65%
Legal Services +55%
Semiconductors +52%
Utilities & Power +11%
Research +10%
Banking & Financial Services +10%
Telecommunication +10%
We offer job ad packages and tools to optimize ad
Are you looking for more candidates and better performance. You can also try JobStreet Talent Search to
ROI for your job ads? actively find the most relevant candidates.
Source: JobStreet Internal Data, latest periodFilipinos are looking for alternative sources of income as the quarantine
limits job opportunities on ground.
+709%
search growth for “freelance” jobs
+514%
search growth for
+53%
search growth for “part time” jobs
“work-from-home” jobs
If you can offer flexible working arrangements, highlighting this to jobseekers can attract talent that
you previously could not reach.
Source: JobStreet Internal Data, post vs. pre-ECQ (enhanced community quarantine)New popular keywords
are emerging.
Rank Pre-ECQ Post ECQ
1 work from home work from home
2 office staff no experience
3 part time freelance
4 government part time
5 Canada K12
6 engineer nurse
7 accounting government
8 national government Canada
9 encoder manager
10 Human Resource high school graduate
11 New Zealand accounting
12 manager office staff
13 nurse engineer
Are your job ads optimized with the latest keywords?
14 electrical engineer New Zealand Reach out to our dedicated account managers to
learn more about optimizing your job ad keywords.
15 teacher teacher
Source: JobStreet Internal data, post vs. pre-ECQ (enhanced community quarantine) Significant increase in search ranking, April 2020 vs. Q1 2020Top 5 locations with most number
of people looking for homebased jobs
*includes work-from-home and freelance opportunities
1 Manila
2 Cebu
3 Cavite
4 Quezon
5 Pampanga
Locations with strict quarantine implementation have driven
candidates to search for other livelihood opportunities through
remote or freelance work.
*Data Source: JobStreet.com job seeker behavior, January 28 – April 30, 2020Talented candidates are waiting for you. Get a head start by reaching out to these job seekers as early as now. Re-invent your hiring process by nurturing your company's branding.
During COVID-19, what steps can you take to build
your corporate reputation & social responsibility?
Update your JobStreet company
profile page to reflect your
1 company’s values and CSR
initiatives.
Update your other public
company pages to showcase
2 your brand and your COVID-19
relief efforts.
Let us highlight your employer
value proposition on our social
3 media pages and COVID-19
Jobs & Resources hub.How JobStreet Is Helping the Filipino Workforce
Under #TogetherAhead, this is what we have
done for candidates and employers.
COVID-19 #WorkNow Special #SanaOL
Microsite New product Aid For
A campaign that
feature Employers highlights online
A one-stop hub
jobs, focusing
for candidate The most
Employers can on roles that can
and employer convenient way
post job ads free be fulfilled in
support during for job seekers
of charge for work from
the COVID-19 to let them know
selected roles. home setup.
pandemic. their immediate
availability
for employment.We created a microsite to meet the emerging needs of both job
seekers and hirers.
The resource center features:
> Companies who are still hiring
> Company best practices
> Trending and relevant jobs and topics
Find relevant content:
> The Job Report – with the latest big data trends
> Cost-saving measures during COVID-19
> Government support, and what that means for you.
> The dos and don’ts of conducting online interviews
Stay updated through our real-time COVID-19 Jobs and Resources Hub,
and find out more how #TogetherAhead, we can rise above our challenges.#WorkNow JobStreet's latest feature to provide a faster & easier connection between jobseekers who are in immediate need of a job, and employers who have urgent hiring needs.
How to use #WorkNow for hirers
How to use #WorkNow for hirers
Special Aid For Employers Free job posting credits for SMEs who offers: •Work from home •Fresh Grad •No work Experience •K12 Graduates •Partnership with YPF Until June 30, 2020
#SanaOL Sana lahat Online JobStreet highlighted online jobs, focusing on roles that can be fulfilled in work from home setup. It also opened doors for many displaced Filipino workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Other roles: • Work from home • Fresh Grad • No work Experience • K12 Graduates • Partnership with YPF
#SanaOL: Facebook Live with Government Agencies
With information that can be overwhelming, JobStreet made it easier for everyone to stay on-top of all the
news.
The Facebook Live series was made in partnership with different local government agencies to answer
hirer and candidates' most important concerns.
DOLE Facebook Broadcast
DSWD and OWWA Facebook Broadcast
Pag-IBIG Facebook Broadcast
PhilHealth Facebook BroadcastJobStreet partnered with YesPinoy Foundation We conducted career coaching and skills training to displaced workers during the pandemic.
#TogetherAhead, we rise above our challenges. Learn more with JobStreet on how you can adapt your hiring strategy: • Visit our online Covid-19 Jobs and Resources Hub • Contact your dedicated account manager today
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