Job applications in the Philippines have soared, with online recruitment platform Jobstreet by SEEK reporting a 179-percent year-on-year rise in applications per job post, highlighting an increasingly competitive labor market.
The company said the challenging hiring environment makes it critical for job seekers to stand out early. According to data from Jobstreet, 75 percent of resumes are screened out before they reach hiring managers. Employers typically make a hiring decision within the first 90 seconds of an interview.
Jobstreet by SEEK said it teamed up with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to host the “Ready, Set, Hired!” Education and Career Guidance Workshop. The event was part of the WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025.
The workshop, attended by over 100 job candidates, provided practical training on resume writing, interview techniques, and professional presentation. Participants also took part in mock interviews and received feedback from resume and style experts.
“Technical and vocational skills are becoming increasingly valuable in today’s digital economy,” said Dannah Majarocon, Jobstreet by SEEK Philippines managing director.
