Industry-Leading Companies You Can Build a Career In

Career success is often equated to being at the top of your industry, and among the best ways to reach this goal is choosing an employer who is already there

While jobs have existed almost as long as mankind has, career success is still an inexact science. There continues to be no set way to go about it, and it admittedly also depends on the definition of career success for each individual. With that said, it’s never a disadvantage to work with those who have already reached the pinnacle of their industry. Doing so not only allows you to learn from the different paths taken by your co-workers, but also be in a working environment where the performance standards are among the highest.

The Philippines has a number of companies that lead their respective industries both locally and abroad. While joining their team is not as easy as applying to other companies, it’s also not entirely impossible. Remember, these companies are also among the largest in terms of number of offices and employees, and they commonly employ personnel of varying expertise and job levels. So whether you’re a fresh grad or up for a supervisory position, you likely have a place in a large and diverse operation.

The following are some industry-leading companies with growth that constantly sees them hiring.

ABS-CBN Corporation

Considered the Philippines’ largest entertainment and media conglomerate in terms of revenue, operating income, net income, assets, equity, market capitalization, and number of employees, it is easy to understand why ABS-CBN is considered the pinnacle of places to work in the local entertainment industry. With over 60 subsidiaries and affiliates, ABS-CBN offers opportunities in a range of roles and specializations.

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Accenture

A Fortune Global 500 company offering multinational services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and, operations, Accenture is among the leaders in the Business Process Outsourcing industry in the Philippines, counting the country among its places of global operations for over 30 years now. In 2015, the company reportedly had as many as 50,000 employees in the country.

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Ayala Land Premiere

Few companies say “big company” as much as the Ayala Corporation. The Philippines’ oldest conglomerate, it continues to successfully have a hand in a number of industries, making it among the most desired companies to work in as well. Among the industries it leads is the real estate industry, through its subsidiary Ayala Land, whose profit for the first quarter of 2019 grew by 12% compared to the same quarter of the prior year.

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Monde Nissin Corporation

A Philippine-based company that manufactures noodles, biscuits, packaged baked goods, and culinary aids for over 40 years, Monde Nissin Corporation is a household name present in millions of households, sari-sari stores, and groceries around the country. In addition to the development of homegrown brands, Monde Nissin has led acquisitions and forged business partnerships, partnering with companies such as Marigold Manufacturing Corporation and acquiring brands like M.Y. San Biscuit.

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Sun Life of Canada

Establishing a presence in the Philippines even before the country was officially a republic, Sun Life of Canada has been among the nation’s leading insurers for decades, paying out claims even during massive crises like World War II. It’s among the top of its industry continues today, with Sun Life remaining the leading life insurer in the country in terms of sales in 2018, according to the government-sanctioned Insurance Commission.

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