28% of Filipinos use online job platforms
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — About 28% of Filipino workers prefer applying to online recruitment platforms, corporate pages, and websites.
In a study released by the recruitment platform JobStreet, job-seeking Filipinos — from entry-level to skilled workers — go straight to the source of job postings instead of relying on social media when looking for employment.
The paper also revealed that job platforms ensure reliability and legitimacy for both applicants and recruiters.
Jobstreet called social media “a double-edged tool” for business processes, particularly recruitment. While it can be a seemingly convenient tool to announce job vacancies, it doesn’t necessarily translate to quality applications.
“On social media, recruiters may encounter various applicants, but finding qualified candidates can be a challenge,” said JobStreet.
“Social media profiles exhibit more personal and non-professional activities or information about an individual—ergo, filtering of qualified applicants can be taxing for hirers.”
JobStreet Philippines Head of Marketing Kim Viray added that their platform aims for hires “to be fully equipped and future-ready when it comes to their recruitment practices, including optimizing their resources and utilizing effective platforms that help them get quality talents.”
