Manila – Jobstreet by SEEK, a leading online job portal, remains committed to its mission of expanding job opportunities for Filipinos. The platform actively seeks partnerships with institutions, organizations, and government agencies to address the ongoing challenges of job accessibility in the country.
Acknowledging the challenges observed by the worldwide shift towards digitalization, as well as the increasing demand for more advanced skills, Jobstreet by SEEK has forged partnerships with various organizations and government entities to create a unified front in promoting job access to many Filipinos, while also offering guidance on upskilling the current workforce, empowering them to thrive in a changing job market.
Sharing expertise with government agencies
Throughout the third quarter, Jobstreet by SEEK entered into several key partnerships with the government. One notable collaboration was with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) as part of the Digital Innovation for Women Advancement (DIWA) program. This partnership included a workshop and gathering with DIWA members and delegates from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), focusing on enhancing visibility and skills development for women in the technology sector.
Jobstreet by SEEK also entered a partnership with the Civil Service Commission (CSC), joining the Leaders and HR Symposium, to equip HR practitioners and leaders with the latest trends and best practices in leadership, human resource management, and organization development in both public and private sectors.
Equipping hirers
Jobstreet by SEEK has collaborated with several organizations to empower companies and their human resources teams with essential insights on talent development and effective hiring strategies. One significant partnership was with the Philippines HR Group, where Jobstreet by SEEK participated in the 2024 Philippines HR Summit where the job portal’s key leaders shared insights on elevating hiring strategies in line with digital and technology trends.
Additionally, Jobstreet took part in the HR Innovation Conference 2024, in collaboration with consulting firm Q2 HR Solutions, where they engaged with HR professionals on strategies for future-proofing their hiring processes.
Empowering jobseekers
Jobstreet by SEEK remains dedicated to supporting job seekers in their pursuit of employment that aligns with their skills and needs. Recently, the company actively participated in various initiatives with educational institutions, major corporations, and government agencies to promote accessibility and upskilling for potential candidates.
Partnering with institutions like Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, and the University of Makati, Jobstreet by SEEK provided essential tips for students in resume making, interview techniques, and other skills for job seeking.
Likewise, the job platform collaborated with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in line with the 2024 Philippine National Skills Competition, providing guidance talks to Senior High School (SHS) and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students on job-seeking and employability.
Furthermore, Jobstreet by SEEK continues to collaborate in the Trabaho Para Sa Bayan Job Fair with SM Supermalls and the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC), helping to facilitate the hiring of thousands of Filipinos in a job fair roadshow across the country.
“As a leading job portal, we believe that Filipinos need to be equipped to face the ever-changing landscape of the job market,” shared Dannah Majarocon, Managing Director at Jobstreet by SEEK in the Philippines. “Hence, we will continue our efforts in working with the private and public sectors, as well as job seekers and hirers, in our collective goal of bringing more jobs to the country.”
For more information about Jobstreet by SEEK, visit https://www.jobstreet.com.ph/
