Jobstreet by SEEK uncovers employment fraud trends in APAC

PH ranks second as most targeted spot

In recognition of International Fraud Awareness Week, SEEK, the parent company of Jobstreet and Jobsdb, released new insights into employment fraud trends across the Asia-Pacific region, revealing how scammers adapt their tactics to exploit local job market conditions and economic needs.

The Philippines is revealed to be the second-largest target, representing 20% of APAC fraud attempts, following Indonesia as the dominant fraud hotspot, accounting for 38% of all APAC fraud attempts and 62% of Asian market fraud.

SEEK's fraud detection systems identified distinct regional patterns between July 2024 and June 2025, with fraudsters showing sophisticated targeting strategies that vary between Australia, New Zealand (ANZ), and the six Asian markets SEEK operates in (Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand). The analysis is based on SEEK's internal fraud-detection data across its APAC platforms, including Jobstreet and Jobsdb.

Jobstreet by SEEK democratizes easy talent hunting for small, medium businesses through SMEasy

Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners often wear many hats, juggling different responsibilities to keep their business running. That is why employers who leverage tools that help optimize their processes have an advantage, including attracting and hiring quality talent.

Leading online job portal Jobstreet by SEEK is now making hiring easier and more efficient with SMEasy, helping SME owners in finding the right people for their business while empowering them throughout the hiring process through user-friendly tools and recruitment tips.

The campaign reinforces the platform’s free job posting feature for SME owners, with the potential of reaching thousands of quality jobseekers from its nearly 14-million candidate user base nationwide. Jobstreet by SEEK also encourages hirers to utilize legitimate job platforms to minimize the risks of hiring fraudulent applicants and secure the best talent with confidence.

Jobstreet by SEEK democratizes platform, offers free job posts for all employers

As it continues to revolutionize the employment market in the new age of hiring, Jobstreet by SEEK has democratized its all-new platform with Free Lite Ads, giving employers the opportunity to post unlimited job listings anytime and for any role, for free.

Employers in need of job applicants need not worry about their hiring budget as Free Lite Ads let you enjoy free access and seamless hiring on the Philippines’ largest AI-powered career platform that delivers faster and better matches. Jobstreet by SEEK has the largest talent pool with over 11.6 million Filipino registered candidates so you can ensure greater talent reach and applications.

This initiative seeks to empower employers with freedom and value, strengthening Jobstreet by SEEK’s goal of attaining eight million jobs nationwide, and allowing small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and large businesses to meet their demands for quality talent.

Achieve job hunting success with the exciting new features of Jobstreet by SEEK

Today’s Philippine job market landscape has become highly competitive with the  emergence of a growing number of skilled workers. According to SEEK's 2023 Philippine Employment Outlook article, this increase was likely driven by the inflow of foreign investments, opening more doors for growth. While this presents more opportunities, it also means that more candidates are vying for open positions, making it a test of who can stand out best to employers.

That is why, maximizing the digital tools and platforms widely accessible today can be crucial in making your job search journey less complicated. According to the Future of Recruitment report by Jobstreet by SEEK, 28% of the Filipino job seekers surveyed prefer to use online recruitment platforms because of the convenience they offer. Through these, job opportunities become readily available within your fingertips. At the click of a button, you can already find companies that fit your background and preferences.

JobStreet takes career growth to the next level with seekMAX, revolutionizing upskilling in the Philippines

A look on the interface of seekMAX, JobStreet’s learning content platform,
when accessed via the JobStreet app

JobStreet by SEEK, the leading talent recruitment and job-seeking platform in the Philippines, launches its newest innovation: seekMAX, an in-app learning content platform, dedicated to helping professionals further hone their skills and advance in their careers.

Through seekMAX, Filipino candidates can explore over a thousand free bite-sized video content that can be accessed anytime, anywhere via the JobStreet mobile app. Creating an account is not required, but logging in is highly recommended for a more personalized experience that allows you to seamlessly continue watching content from where you left off.

JobStreet shares in-demand skills that will benefit jobseekers in 2023

The year 2023 is an interesting year for the job market, considering the evolving work environment and the growing demand for hybrid work setups. As hirers and employees transition to their most optimal work arrangement, this likewise requires candidates to upgrade their skills to stay competitive in the coming year.

With this, leading online job platform JobStreet by SEEK shares skills that will enable candidates to become future-ready, seek better opportunities, and put themselves at an advantage over other talents.

JobStreet bags two awards at the 19th Philippine Quill Awards

JobStreet once again proves its industry leadership as the country’s top online job portal and career partner as they recently bagged two awards at the esteemed 19th IABC Philippine Quill Awards.

This year, the company secured recognitions for its entries Going Hyperlocal: JobStreet's Microsite Launch under Marketing and Brand Communication Category; and COVIDCOMMS 2021: Boosting the Job Market through JobStreet’s Government Virtual Career Fairs under Government Relations Category. 

Aiming to help boost the job market in provinces, the campaign “Going Hyperlocal '' introduced local employment opportunities in Cebu, Iloilo, and Davao with helpful guides and resources written in their respective dialect through a dedicated microsite platform. This initiative allowed province-based hirers to easily connect with nearby candidates and likewise encourage job seekers in finding jobs that matter in their locality to help decongest Metro Manila during the pandemic.

Pasig City, JobStreet seal partnership to empower employers and rebuild careers among jobseekers

 

The City Government of Pasig and leading online job portal JobStreet officially sealed their partnership that seeks to continue empowering jobseekers and providing jobs that matter to Pasigueños amid the pandemic.

This was done through a virtual ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), led by Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto and JobStreet Philippines Country Manager Philip Gioca.

Under the MOU, new and existing Pasig-based employers are entitled to free monthly job posting credits on JobStreet. This initiative, in collaboration with Pasig’s Public Employment Service Office, aims to help employers find the right candidates through JobStreet that has a large pool of jobseekers. The initiative will run for the next three years.

JobStreet empowers SMEs in Southeast Asia through virtual workshop

Driven by its dedication to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs), leading online job portal JobStreet recently kicked off its Southeast Asia-wide virtual workshop series entitled “A Stronger Workforce During the Pandemic: The Resilience of SMEs.”  

The initiative aims to guide SME hirers in upgrading their workforce to improve talent attraction and retention amid the quarantine economy. 

In the Philippines, the SME sector accounts for 99% of registered businesses and is considered the backbone of the economy. However, nearly two-thirds of SMEs in the country have been strongly affected by the pandemic according to a 2020 survey from the International Trade Centre.  

How to adapt to the next normal way of online job hunting

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we look for jobs. While online job interviews and applying for vacancies in just a few clicks sound simpler, there is actually a lot more that goes into the next normal way of online job seeking. 

With a large number of candidates seeking the same opportunities amidst the health crisis, it is crucial to maximize opportunities to make the most out of your online job hunting. Leading online job portal JobStreet shares some essential tips on how to adapt to doing your job search online. 

JobStreet launches 100,000 free online courses in partnership with FutureLearn

In an effort to empower Filipino candidates during these uncertain times, leading online job portal JobStreet launches 100,000 free online courses in partnership with FutureLearn, a British digital education platform.

JobStreet continues its commitment to extend valuable support among job seekers amid the pandemic by not only providing jobs that matter but also giving learning and upskilling opportunities to every Filipino.

With this partnership between JobStreet and FutureLearn, Filipinos can now learn 100% online with world-class universities and industry experts with a diverse selection of courses. The levels per course are delivered one step at a time as one progresses in learning. Courses are accessible on mobile, tablet, or desktop.

How to save up when your salary is just “enough”

 

If there is one major thing that the pandemic has taught us, it is to save money. So when the need and unprecedented time arises, we have something in our pockets. But how can one save if there is just enough? 

Layoffs, closures, and retrenchment during the pandemic have left many people struggling financially. However, being financially literate can help you secure your future as long as you develop a plan and spend according to your means.

Leading online job portal JobStreet recognized this difficulty among Filipino employees. In a Facebook Live Session during the recent Virtual Career Fair, host DJ Nicole Hyala and guests Salve Dulpito, Ady Cotoco, Charm De Leon, and Jerick Vivar discussed ways to save money when salary is just enough. Here’s what they have to say. 

JobStreet unveils brand evolution, highlights Jobs That Matter

In celebration of its 25th year, leading online job portal JobStreet officially unveils its brand evolution, recalibrating the platform by empowering aspiring job seekers and employers with “jobs that matter.”

Unveiling its first-ever brand evolution, JobStreet highlights its mission to work with passion and purpose and its commitment to connect job seekers and hirers with what matters to them most. More than just directing jobseekers to a position or a hirer, JobStreet serves as a platform that connects people not only to jobs where their skill set is needed but also where they can pursue a meaningful career. 

Since its foundation in 1995, JobStreet has continued to evolve to more than just a talent source platform. JobStreet remains the number 1 talent sourcing partner in Asia and places the greatest number of candidates overall, having 30million candidates and over 570,000 hirers. With an average of 15million visits to their sites every month and over 600,000 job opportunities available at any given time, JobStreet stands as a leader in the industry. JobStreet has also produced data-driven job reports vital during the onset of the pandemic, providing the public and private sectors the latest employment statistics, inspirational support, and industry insights. 

How to achieve work-life balance in the new normal

Working from home is here to stay for the foreseeable future as we all adapt to the changes brought by the new normal. While working remotely has many benefits, finding balance within your life and job can become more complicated. Consequently, this can take a considerable toll on your health and happiness—leaving you feeling burnt-out, overworked, and stressed. 

There is an understandably more significant level of work-related stress for employees since the pandemic. According to the August 2020 Job Report of leading job portal JobStreet, over half (54%) of the respondents who are working from home said they created a separate workspace, while 48% are working longer hours, 43% changed the times they work, and lastly, 37% take on more household responsibilities themselves. 

As an established job platform in the region, JobStreet aims to help jobseekers in all phases of their career. To learn how to achieve work-life balance in the new normal, here are a few tips from JobStreet.

Career Fair by JobStreet.com helps career hopefuls find the job they love

JobStreet Philippines and government agency representatives say “Cheers to finding the job you love!” In photo are (From left): JobStreet Philippines Country Manager Philip Gioca, NBI Computer Programmer I Teresita Lazaro, SSS Senior Communications Analyst Cynthia S. Cabardo, BIR Revenue Officer IV Ana Marie Du and Pag-IBIG Fund Division Chief III from the Member Relations Department Cristina B. Diaz

Getting a job aligned with your own life goals is never easy, especially for millennials and Gen Zers who are devoted to their passions and are on their way to becoming the biggest part of the workforce. JobStreet Philippines, the number one online job portal in the country, recently conducted a survey of more than 18,000 Filipinos across 25 industries to see just what this future workforce is looking for in a career.

“Our survey showed that Gen Y and Gen Z respondents found corporate social responsibility more relevant compared to other generations,” shared JobStreet Philippines Country Manager Philip Gioca. “Millennials and Gen Zers are looking for companies that make a positive impact on society and the environment. They are also more experiential, looking for travel and growth opportunities whenever possible, and believe that proper compensation is essential in any workplace. Work-life balance and a more flexible schedule is also something they place great importance in,” said Gioca.

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