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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Philippine DOLE extends career coaching for college, high school students
“The activities, which will be in the form of seminars are meant to inform students on key labor market information, including jobs that are in demand and which will be in demand in the next 10 years,” Baldoz said, as she urged students to plan their future career based on these jobs by attending the seminars. Click here to read more
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Monday, April 4, 2011
More Philippine companies on hiring mode, survey says CONSTRUCTION JOBS ARE HOT
COMPANIES led by those in construction are hiring more people to support their expansion this year, according to the results of a survey conducted by the central bank.
advanced software engineering class Computer and math fields are expected to add 785,700 jobs between 2008 and 2018, a growth rate twice the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Computer science majors also will earn higher-than-average salaries. Read more at the original article click here
Friday, April 1, 2011
What is the best course to take now in college? Computer scientists and programmers
But engineers are in high demand abroad and a good number of OFWs are highly paid skilled engineers. Then again, not all engineers are created equal. There are also some types of engineers more in demand atcertain times than others. It seems that these days, it is all about computer engineering.
As for salaries, NYT reports that “Google is paying computer science majors just out of college $90,000 to $105,000, as much as $20,000 more than it was paying a few months ago. That is so far above the industry average of $80,000 that start-ups cannot match Google salaries.”
The Times continues: “…the shortage of qualified engineers has grown acute in the last six months… Nationwide unemployment among computer scientists and programmers is higher than in other white-collar professions – around five percent… But even with a glut of engineers on the job market, few have the skills that tech companies look for, said Cadir Lee, chief technology officer at Zynga.
“Colleges rarely teach the newer programming languages like PHP, Ruby and Python, which have become more popular at young Web companies than older ones like Java, he said. Other skills, like working with large amounts of data and analytics, can be acquired only at a few companies.”
As for salaries, NYT reports that “Google is paying computer science majors just out of college $90,000 to $105,000, as much as $20,000 more than it was paying a few months ago. That is so far above the industry average of $80,000 that start-ups cannot match Google salaries.”
The Times continues: “…the shortage of qualified engineers has grown acute in the last six months… Nationwide unemployment among computer scientists and programmers is higher than in other white-collar professions – around five percent… But even with a glut of engineers on the job market, few have the skills that tech companies look for, said Cadir Lee, chief technology officer at Zynga.
“Colleges rarely teach the newer programming languages like PHP, Ruby and Python, which have become more popular at young Web companies than older ones like Java, he said. Other skills, like working with large amounts of data and analytics, can be acquired only at a few companies.”
Reference: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=66&articleId=671062
In the 21st century, if you are not educated in genetic engineering, robotics, computer science, bioremediation or nanoscience, your outlook for employment is bleak, not only in the U.S. but worldwide. (from USA Today)
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Top Jobs for Filipinos
The biggest number of jobseekers is for factory and service crew and cashier and production machine operators.
Others in the list are sales and office clerks, nurses and sales ladies.
On the other hand, the top vacancies reported in the DOLE Philjobnet system are call center agents, accounting clerks, mechanical engineers, domestic helpers, sales clerks and warehousemen.
Others in the list are sales and office clerks, nurses and sales ladies.
On the other hand, the top vacancies reported in the DOLE Philjobnet system are call center agents, accounting clerks, mechanical engineers, domestic helpers, sales clerks and warehousemen.
In 2007, Soriano said POEA figures revealed that among the first-time OFWs, 121, 715 were factory workers, 107,135 were classified as service workers mostly domestics while only 43,225 were professional and technical workers. Another 20, 000 were sent out as sales workers and clerks.
“In 2007, 74 percent of deployed workers were domestics, service and factory workers. Of all the deployed, only 14 percent were new hires,” he pointed out.
He said the “most alarming trend” has been the increasing rate of female workers getting jobs overseas. In the past seven years, he said, 64 percent were female against 36 male and most of them were sent as domestic helpers, entertainers and factory hands.
“In 2007, 74 percent of deployed workers were domestics, service and factory workers. Of all the deployed, only 14 percent were new hires,” he pointed out.
He said the “most alarming trend” has been the increasing rate of female workers getting jobs overseas. In the past seven years, he said, 64 percent were female against 36 male and most of them were sent as domestic helpers, entertainers and factory hands.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Philippine Government Online Services and How To's
For information dissemination purposes and to assist local and foreign searchers, we have listed some links to how to's and online services of the Philippine government.
Online Services (basic)
Philippine Government Online Services and How To's (click highlighted headlines to read)
- Passport Application
- Application or renewal of Driver's License
- Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Death Certificate
- Master list of public schools in the Philippines
- Master list of private schools in the Philippines
- DTI form for Consumer Complaint
- NTC form for complaints
- SSS Online Inquiry
- PRC Online Exam Application
- CSC Civil Service Exam
- BIR Tax Payments and TIN application
- Report a corrupt Government Official or Employee
- NBI Clearance
- Get a Birth Certificate
- Get a Passport
- Dual Citizenship Application
- Become an Immigrant
- Philippine Visa Application
- OFW Benefits
- Driver's License Application
- Patent or Copyright Application
- Income Tax Return (ITR) filing and paying
- Renew Philippine Driver's License abroad
- Sales Promo Application
- Correct name and place of birth in schoolastic (school) records
top vacancies reported in the DOLE Philjobnet system are call center agents, mechanical engineers, domestic helpers, sales clerks and warehousemen.
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The biggest number of jobseekers is for factory and service crew and cashier and production machine operators.
Others in the list are sales and office clerks, nurses and sales ladies.
On the other hand, the top vacancies reported in the DOLE Philjobnet system are call center agents, accounting clerks, mechanical engineers, domestic helpers, sales clerks and warehousemen.
Others in the list are sales and office clerks, nurses and sales ladies.
On the other hand, the top vacancies reported in the DOLE Philjobnet system are call center agents, accounting clerks, mechanical engineers, domestic helpers, sales clerks and warehousemen.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Philippine Skilled workers getting scarce - and old
“Philippine Star report: The country is not generating enough qualified skilled manpower and if the situation is not reversed, we can expect a continuing decline in hiring of Filipino workers abroad,” FAME executive director Lito Soriano said.
Local recruiters are especially having difficulty filling positions for oil production engineers and oil riggers in the Middle East.
He said government efforts to produce more welders and other skilled workers for overseas deployment, yielded low results. Because of this, Soriano said colleges and universities should offer courses that train students for overseas employment.
Local recruiters are especially having difficulty filling positions for oil production engineers and oil riggers in the Middle East.
He said government efforts to produce more welders and other skilled workers for overseas deployment, yielded low results. Because of this, Soriano said colleges and universities should offer courses that train students for overseas employment.
Continue reading here http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=545680&publicationSubCategoryId=63
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Many More Construction jobs in Cebu for South Road Properties from SM and Filinvest
If you are a construction worker from the Visayas, head to Cebu as the gigantic construction project is scheduled to start mid 2010
THE Cebu City government on Thursday signed an agreement with SM Prime Holdings Inc. for the outright sale of 30 hectares of the reclaimed South Road Properties (SRP), marking the official start of an estimated P20-billion investment by the company in the property for the next eight years.
SM Prime president Hans Sy said they will build a new mall that should be among the top 10 biggest malls in the world, a convention center and a chain of sky-rise hotels and condominium buildings. He said the whole development will be completed in eight years.
Although the contract with the city stipulates SM to build within 18 months, Sy said construction work will commence by the middle of 2010 for the 250,000-square-meter mall and the 60,000 square-meter convention center.
SRP, northern Cebu projects to cost SM Prime some P21B
THE Cebu City government on Thursday signed an agreement with SM Prime Holdings Inc. for the outright sale of 30 hectares of the reclaimed South Road Properties (SRP), marking the official start of an estimated P20-billion investment by the company in the property for the next eight years.
SM Prime president Hans Sy said they will build a new mall that should be among the top 10 biggest malls in the world, a convention center and a chain of sky-rise hotels and condominium buildings. He said the whole development will be completed in eight years.
Although the contract with the city stipulates SM to build within 18 months, Sy said construction work will commence by the middle of 2010 for the 250,000-square-meter mall and the 60,000 square-meter convention center.
SRP, northern Cebu projects to cost SM Prime some P21B
America's Bests Jobs 2010
1. Actuary . Median salary: $82,800.
2. Software Engineer Median Salary: $79,780
3. Computer Systems Analyst Median income: $69,760.
4. Biologist Median salary: $76,320.
5. Historian Median annual salary: $48,520.
6. Mathematician Median salary: About $100,000.
7. Paralegal Assistant Median salary: $46,120.
8. Statistician Median Salary: $65,720
9. Accountant Median salary: $54,630.
10. Dental Hygienist. Median salary (dental assistants): $32,380.
2. Software Engineer Median Salary: $79,780
3. Computer Systems Analyst Median income: $69,760.
4. Biologist Median salary: $76,320.
5. Historian Median annual salary: $48,520.
6. Mathematician Median salary: About $100,000.
7. Paralegal Assistant Median salary: $46,120.
8. Statistician Median Salary: $65,720
9. Accountant Median salary: $54,630.
10. Dental Hygienist. Median salary (dental assistants): $32,380.
Continue reading here http://www.cnbc.com/id/34725932?slide=2
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Middle Eastern countries top destination for OFWs in 2010 - POEA
01/10/2010 Press release Major development projects in Middle Eastern countries make the region still the top labor market for overseas Filipino workers (OFW) for 2010 and the years after, according to the government’s overseas employment agency.
In its report called “OFW Deployment Trend Outlook for 2010 and Beyond," the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) said Gulf Estates such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have major projects set to start this year.
POEA Administrator Jennifer Manalili said the projects involve the sectors of construction, energy, industry, petrochemicals, power, water, transport, health, food, tourism, retail, telecommunication, production and distribution services, banking, education and information technology.
Saudi Arabia, for example, remains the top destination country for OFWs as it embarks on a medium to long-term socio-economic development plans, including the creation of 12 mega-industrial/economic cities across the Kingdom, expected to last until 2024.
Job prospects across Asia
The Asian region, meanwhile, will continue to hire skilled workers and professionals in light of the development plans of these countries to widen their economic base, the report said.
For instance, Malaysia’s economy, particularly the petroleum sector, continues to thrive amid the global financial crisis, according to the POEA.
Development plans include new infrastructure projects in transport and communication, tourism development, public housing, healthcare services, and public utilities in the energy sector, it added.
Japan is also expected to promote employment of highly skilled foreign workers in healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, construction and machine assembly for the next 10 years.
The POEA, however, added that Japan would hire only around 60 nurses and 101 caregivers this year for the second batch of health workers under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (Jpepa) due to the effects of the financial crisis.
On the other hand, Taiwan’s comprehensive medium-term development plan will generate 700,000 jobs in the next five years, over 200,000 of which will be offered to foreign workers in the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Workers in demand in Asia are engineers, teachers, operators, health workers, welders, pipe fitters and riggers, plantation workers, service workers, IT specialists, manufacturing and hotel and gaming workers, IT and financial workers, and those in the healthcare, construction, ship building and repair sectors.
Reduced opportunities
Employment opportunities for Filipinos in Europe and other regions, however, remain low in light of the global crisis.
New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic and Australia are prioritizing employment of their own nationals as all are reeling from high unemployment rates due to the financial crunch.
Similarly, the United States is currently controlling the issuance of visas for workers even as it reportedly has a shortage of over 200,000 nurses.
Israel, which recorded one of the highest demands for caregivers last year, also recently implemented a legalization program that may slow down deployment of workers in the country.
The POEA is nevertheless optimistic that labor opportunities will be available in other parts of Europe, like Belgium, Cyprus, Italy, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark, particularly in the fields of engineering, information technology, medicine and nursing.
In the African region, Libya reportedly needs more workers for its oil and gas industries, while Cameroon and Seychelles are planning to recruit more teachers in the next five years.
Access of OFWs to these opportunities will depend on job orders that licensed recruitment and manning agencies here can secure from foreign employers, the POEA added.
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