Top Job Hunting Tips and Resume Trends This 2024

The Philippines has recorded the lowest unemployment rate of 3.1% since 2005 as per the December 2023 Labor Force Survey. This means that more and more Filipinos are securing jobs all over the country and even in the world. Unfortunately, according to the BMI Country Risk & Industry Research, this rate may go up to 6.3% again this year. 

With this, the already competitive job market in the Philippines will toughen as more Filipinos seek a job opportunity. This is why standing out is crucial. Adapting to new job-hunting strategies can significantly enhance your chances of landing your dream job. To help you, we’ve listed a few job-hunting tips that will help you be on top of your game:

• Establish your network. Networking remains a powerful tool in job hunting. You may try attending industry events or connecting with professionals online which can open doors to exciting opportunities.
• Strengthen your online presence. In today’s digital world, the way you present yourself online may also affect how people perceive you in real life. Make sure to fact-check before you click!
• Continue to develop your skills. Identify the skills in demand in the Philippines and invest in your professional development. Online courses are often offered online to upskill or acquire new talents.
• Research the companies you are applying to. Understand the company culture, values, and expectations. This is crucial especially if you will be undergoing your first interview.

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Aside from these, you must also optimize your resume according to the current trends of the job-hunting industry. Your resume will be the first thing recruiters will see, so it is best to craft it in a way that it will stand the tallest among all others. You may start by:

• Building an ATS-Friendly resume. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are prevalent in recruitment processes. Research and craft an ATS-friendly resume using relevant keywords and formatting that these systems can easily recognize.
• Crafting your personal branding. Stand out by incorporating personal branding elements into your resume. Showcase your achievements, skills, and unique value proposition clearly.
• Knowing which skills attract the most. Soft skills such as digital literacy, communication skills, and adaptability are some of the most important ones to have today as technology continues to shape the job market. 

As a job seeker, embracing adaptability and continuous learning is key to not only surviving but thriving in this competitive job market. If you are currently on your job-hunting journey, create your profile for FREE on Kalibrr and explore thousands of job opportunities!

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Kalibrr is a recruitment technology company that aims to transform how candidates find jobs and how companies hire talent. Placing the candidate experience at the center of everything it does, we continue to attract the best talent from all over, with more than 7 million professionals and counting. Kalibrr ultimately connects these talents to companies in search of their next generation of leaders.

The only end-to-end recruitment solutions provider in Southeast Asia, Kalibrr is headquartered in Makati, Philippines, with offices in San Francisco, California, and Jakarta, Indonesia. Established in 2012, it has served over 18,000 clients and is backed by some of the world’s most powerful start-up incubators and venture capitalists. These include Y Combinator, Omidyar Network, Patamar Capital, Wavemaker Partners, and Kickstart Ventures.

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