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Last September 22, 2023, Kalibrr\u2019s Co-Founder and Co-CEO Paul Rivera discussed the demand for jobs this upcoming holiday season with CNN Philippines\u2019 \u201cThe Exchange\u201d host Rico Hizon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n According to Paul, there is an uptake in vacancies for seasonal positions in different fields such as retail, logistics, customer service, and many more. This is especially true for foreign business process outsourcing (BPO) companies that need temporary support during the holiday period. Unfortunately, these jobs are typically contractual.<\/span><\/p>\n By the end of the year, more companies open full-time positions as they complete their strategic planning and prepare for next year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Philippines is known for having \u201cthe longest Christmas celebration in the world,\u201d as <\/span>CNBC<\/span><\/a> reports. By the start of \u201cber\u201d months, or specifically September, Filipinos prepare for it and the spending goes along with them. To support this, more Filipinos are looking for jobs before or during these months for a full table during the holidays.<\/span><\/p>\n Paul advises companies to start recruiting now because the labor market is tight. \u201cYou have to be competitive. It\u2019s not just one thing to offer a job; you have to look at the wages that you\u2019re offering to attract the talent that you need,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\n For job seekers, he reiterated that the skills that are always in demand are soft skills\u2014communication, leadership, or time management. As technical skills can be learned, soft skills are \u201cfoundational for the rest of your life,\u201d Paul added.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Along with this, it is also important to acquire digital skills as e-commerce and digital-related jobs continue to emerge in the country. Paul highlighted that the ability to use technology in a productive manner is as important as ever. According to <\/span>Statista<\/span><\/a>, the Philippines has the highest amount of time connected to the internet. This is why, as Paul stated, \u201cFilipinos are adept at learning new technology.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s unbelievable demand for Filipino talent in the global marketplace.\u201d Paul shared his insights as observed in Kalibrr\u2019s platform. He said that, due to the resurgence and growth of the outsourcing sector, many foreign companies look for members to build their teams in the Philippines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re currently looking for a new opportunity to save up for the holiday season, create your profile for FREE on <\/span>Kalibrr<\/span><\/a> today and browse among thousands of companies and available roles.<\/span><\/p>\n —<\/p>\n 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 5.5 million professionals and counting. Kalibrr ultimately connects these talents to companies in search of their next generation of leaders.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n 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\u2019s most powerful start-up incubators and venture capitalists. These include Y Combinator, Omidyar Network, Patamar Capital, Wavemaker Partners, and Kickstart Ventures.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n For more tips on acing job interviews, follow Kalibrr on <\/span><\/i>Facebook<\/span><\/i><\/a>, <\/span><\/i>Instagram<\/span><\/i><\/a>, <\/span><\/i>LinkedIn<\/span><\/i><\/a>, and <\/span><\/i>Tiktok<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Last September 22, 2023, Kalibrr\u2019s Co-Founder and Co-CEO Paul Rivera discussed the demand for jobs this upcoming holiday season with CNN Philippines\u2019 \u201cThe Exchange\u201d host Rico Hizon.\u00a0 According to Paul, there is an uptake in vacancies for seasonal positions in different fields such as retail, logistics, customer service, and many more. 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