{"id":18253,"date":"2024-03-08T13:59:14","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T06:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog?p=18253"},"modified":"2024-03-14T16:22:49","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T09:22:49","slug":"job-hunting-tips-and-resume-trends-this-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/job-hunting-tips-and-resume-trends-this-2024","title":{"rendered":"Top Job Hunting Tips and Resume Trends This 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Philippines has recorded the lowest unemployment rate of 3.1% since 2005 as per the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dof.gov.ph\/latest-labor-force-survey-results-reflect-continued-improvement-of-ph-jobs-market-and-quality-of-jobs-for-filipinos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December 2023 Labor Force Survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This means that more and more Filipinos are securing jobs all over the country and even in the world. Unfortunately, according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/top-stories\/2024\/02\/05\/573426\/jobless-rate-may-rise-to-6-3-this-year-bmi\/#google_vignette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMI Country Risk &amp; Industry Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this rate may go up to 6.3% again this year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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\u2019ve listed a few job-hunting tips that will help you be on top of your game:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Establish your network.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strengthen your online presence. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s 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!<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Continue to develop your skills. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Research the companies you are applying to. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand the company culture, values, and expectations. This is crucial especially if you will be undergoing your first interview.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[<\/span><b>READ:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/blog\/kalibrr-co-ceo-paul-rivera-provides-4-important-jobs-interview-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>\u201cDon\u2019t be afraid to ask what you\u2019re worth\u201d: Kalibrr\u2019s Co-Founder Paul Rivera Provides 4 Important Interview Tips<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Building an ATS-Friendly resume. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Crafting your personal branding. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand out by incorporating personal branding elements into your resume. Showcase your achievements, skills, and unique value proposition clearly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Knowing which skills attract the most. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kalibrr<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and explore thousands of job opportunities!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more tips on acing job interviews, follow Kalibrr on <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Kalibrr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kalibrr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/kalibrr-technology-ventures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@kalibrr.ph?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiktok<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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