Top 10 Job Search Sites in the Philippines

Job hunting is not seasonal though there is always an increase of job applicants and job hiring after the month of March as there are new graduates looking for jobs and employers wanting to catch the best ones from new grads.  Sadly, only a few of these graduates end up being employed right away; thus, the search for a job continues and some even take years to land a job. Fortunately, job hunting nowadays is quite different as applicants no longer need to knock on doors and ask if there are jobs available in companies they came across with. Today, the Internet has given applicants the most convenient method of applying.

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Chasing pavements and counting lamp posts is no longer the order of the day. Job applicants nowadays find greater comfort by searching for jobs in online job portals and they do it at the comfort of their homes.  It also saves them money as they no longer need to travel in search for jobs or buy newspapers to look in the job search in the classified ads section.  In addition, these job portals do not only provide applicants with job listings, these also offer tips and instructional materials on how to apply and land a job successfully, how to answer interview questions, how to prepare a resume, and many other helpful tips and guidelines. 

Top Ten Job Search Sites in the Philippines

Job portals are dime a dozen nowadays in the online world; thus, applicants need only to rely on the very few as there are job portals which are quite suspicious.  In addition, some online job sites are not obviously job sites but are also commercial places where jobs are posted from time to time. So if you're searching for the best option, here are the top ten online job sites in the Philippines.

JobStreet

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At the top of the list is JobStreet Philippines. This job portal is credited for altering the way people search jobs and companies hiring for employees.  It has probably one of the widest selections of job listings available.  One can search jobs according to specialization and location.  It is also possible to filter settings and search for jobs with a lower number of applicants. You can also search the site for jobs even if you are not a member; however, it is wiser to register and become a registered user in order to get important updates with regards to jobs based on desired location and specialization. 

JobsDB

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If you are looking for the sleekest job portal when it comes to job searching, this is the right place to navigate.  An online query form is provided where you can filter relevant information related to your job search. In terms of job quantity, it can rival JobStreet as there are aproximately 12,000 jobs available every day not only in the Philippines but in other Asian countries as well. Like JobStreet, one needs to register if you want to receive classified information with regards to your job search. One of the best things in this job portal is that the tips, guidelines, and suggestions are found on the front page of the site.  

Phil-JobNet

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If you are fond of attending job fairs as a strategy for job hunting, this is the site to visit. This is the official job portal of the Philippine government under the auspices of the Department of Labor and Employment or DOLE. Like Jobs DB and JobStreet, you need to register first in order to receive classified information from the site. Here, you can check weekly updates of the latest hot jobs available and you can also search for job fairs nearest to or within your location.  There are several pages where you can search for jobs; Hot Jobs of the Week, Job Fair Schedules, Skills Yellow Pages, Job Orders when looking for jobs abroad, and Partner Page which offer links to other job portals this site is linked to. 

WorkAbroad

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This job portal is probably one of the most politically correct in terms of job search and categories because it has a Job Search Category for High School graduates. Other job search categories you can browse in this site are; job search for seafarers, no placement fee jobs, jobs by country, jobs by specialization, jobs by POEA agencies, jobs by salary deduction, hot jobs and latest jobs, jobs with low application and Philippine Job openings.  Like Jobs DB, JobStreet, and PhilJobnet, one can upload your resume here, apply for jobs in and out of the Philippines, and even receive job offers. 

Trabaho.com

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One of the early pioneers when it comes to online job search. However, looking at the site, there is this notion that the site is not well maintained as it looks so outdated. But it doesn’t mean that it is not updated.  You can find latest articles on job hunting, you can also see a list of forthcoming seminars and events and instead of jobs, you will see a list of companies currently hiring.

Careerjet Philippines

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This job search portal was created to make job search very convenient for the applicant. It provides one huge map for users in terms of available jobs and convert it into a comprehensive data base which includes jobs abroad, from recruitment agencies, and other job portals or online recruitment sites.  Users will only have to use the query form instead of individually navigating different online job sites. 


OnlineJobsPhilippines.com

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It is not only a job portal but also a community where users share classified and important information relevant to job search.  In this site, you will find home based full time jobs, part time work, or additional income generating activities.

Job Central Asia

In order for employers to be motivated to post their employee search, this job portal offers free posting services.  For new users, you need to register first and create an account. Afterwards, you are ready to find jobs that suit your requirements. 

Monster.com

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If you want an interactive job portal, this is the right place for you.  It offers services like polishing your resume, job advertising for employers with views to boot, career resources, index of employers, and job search by functions or locations.  You need to create and submit your resume first in order to join the site. It is highly recommended that users visit the career resources page as it is one of the best career pages among online job portals.

JobOpenings.ph

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You will find its job search categories very useful as it includes OJT jobs, jobs for high school graduates, jobs for fresh graduates, jobs in the call center industry or BPOs, and the latest interesting feature is jobs with an interview schedule page.

Indeed, these job portals have made an advocacy of giving Filipino job applicants the best options when it comes to job search. These top ten job search sites in the Philippines has made job hunting very easy for Pinoy job seekers online.