Labor Day in the Philippines will be marked this year with job fairs nationwide offering more than 200,000 work opportunities for Filipinos.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) revealed in a media presser ahead of May 1, 2024, that 95 job fair locations spanning the 17 regions will have 2,441 employers offering 204,818 vacancies.
The key roles in demand at this year’s job fairs include production workers, customer service representatives, cashiers, baggers, sales clerks, laborers, carpenters, painters, microfinance officers, financial advisers, service crew, cooks, waiters, truck drivers, nurses, property consultants, and tutors.
Job seekers are urged to come prepared with their application documents, including resumes or curriculum vitae, diplomas, transcripts of records, and certificates of employment for those previously employed.
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The Department of Labor and Employment is set to open 95 job fair sites across the Philippines to mark #LaborDay on #May1st. Scan the DOLE QR code for the job fair schedules. @dole_govph #Labor pic.twitter.com/2AbnZoM9S2
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These job fairs aim to combat the country’s unemployment rate, which dropped to 3.5 percent in February, leaving 1.8 million Filipino workers jobless.
DOLE assures the public that at least one job fair will open per province, ensuring accessibility to employment opportunities and affordable products on the day.
Here is the latest list of DOLE job fair venues:
Additionally, here are some highlighted job fair announcements from DOLE regional offices:
DOLE also holds annual job fairs during the June 12 Independence Day celebrations.
For further inquiries regarding the DOLE job fairs, individuals can reach out via Hotline 1349 or email 1349@dole.gov.ph.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to kickstart your career! Visit the nearest job fair venue and secure your future today.
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