(Eagle News) — More than 167,000 vacancies were made available for jobseekers in 54 job fair venues nationwide on 1 May, Labor Day, Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz said.
According to Baldoz, there were 54 job fairs scheduled nationwide. These were held in different venues in 17 regions under the overall supervision of the DOLE.
The 2016 Labor Day theme, Kinabukasan Sigurado sa Disenteng Trabaho, underscores the DOLE’s effort in developing the country’s top resource, our workers, and generating decent and productive jobs to secure a brighter future for the country.
Baldoz said the 54 job fairs gathered 1,112 employers, who were supposed to bring over 167,924 job vacancies.
Of the 167,924 jobs offered, 75,137, or 44.74 percent are for local; 92,257, or 54.94 percent are for overseas; and 530, or .32 percent are for government.
The industries with the most number of vacancies are community, social, personal service activities with 21,494 vacancies; construction with 9,800 vacancies; manufacturing with 7,898 vacancies. wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles, and personal and household goods which both have 5,850 vacancies.
For local employment, the top 20 occupations with most number of vacancies are: factory/production workers with 5,851 vacancies; production operators with 4,940 vacancies; call center agents, 2,492 vacancies; welders, 2,008 vacancies; customer service/ support representatives, 1,633 vacancies; sales clerks, 1,037 vacancies; collection agents, 582 vacancies; police officers, 500 vacancies; sales associates, 225 vacancies; office clerks with 168 vacancies; cashiers, 160 vacancies; credit counsellors/investigators, 160 vacancies; human resource assistants/clerks, 150 vacancies; sewers, 136; waiter/waitresses, 130 vacancies; warehouse staff, 128 vacancies; accountants, 125 vacancies; quality control staff, 116 vacancies; service crews, 115 vacancies; and drivers, 110 vacancies.
The simultaneous nationwide Job Fairs also showcased Career Fairs, which are aimed at assisting the youth and students in making career decisions. (with a report from DOLE).