Due to notable technological advancements, the most in-demand jobs in the Philippines have also evolved. Many of these job roles are related to technology, yet still require soft skills, such as leadership or management and communication skills. This only tells us that these emerging jobs are a mix of the new and traditional roles most especially when the digital world is involved.
So, if you’re looking for in-demand jobs in the Philippines for the next 5 years, check out the following roles you may want to consider!
Accountant
Accountants perform accounting functions such as audits or financial statement analysis.
Further, accountants can be employed in various industries such as accounting firms, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and public companies, and can also set up their individual practice. Aside from this, accountant jobs are in-demand because of its lucrative salary.
Data Scientist
This role is one of the top emerging jobs in the Philippines and of the 21st century.
Data scientists collect large amounts of unruly data and transform them to more usable formats. This, in turn, helps businesses and organizations to implement more effective strategies and execute better action plans through valuable data-driven insights. Moreover, data scientists also look for order and patterns in data and spot trends which can improve the business’ bottom line.
Digital Marketer
Digital transformation is key to business growth. This is why if you think you’re fit for roles in the digital world, you may consider being a digital marketer. Now, what exactly do these professionals do?
Digital marketers are responsible for using digital platforms and channels to generate leads and establish brand awareness. These platforms include social media, business or organization websites and blogs, email marketing, search engine optimization, and online ads. Further, they use analytics and relevant insights to evaluate areas of improvement and implement effective strategies to improve brand performance across digital platforms and contribute to business success.
Front-end Web Developer
Front-end developers are responsible for the implementation of web designs and other visual elements that users see and interact with in a web application. They do this through coding languages such as HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
IT Consultant
IT consultants serve as external analysts tasked to assess a company’s IT systems to help them meet their business goals. Their primary roles are to analyze and diagnose a company’s IT infrastructure, while understanding clients’ needs and implementing customized technology solutions.
Marketing Specialist
They develop marketing programs and materials to reach customers through various channels, platforms, and methods. These marketing materials are used for and distributed through websites and other platforms. As a result, they monitor and execute marketing plans to provide direction and advice on how best to reach the business’ target market.
Marketing specialists also liaise with sales teams and other crucial departments to implement different internal and external communications for the business or organization. Further, they can be in-house professionals or by-project basis.
Recruitment Specialist
As part of the team or department dedicated to help companies or organizations to fill staff vacancies, recruitment specialists are more hands-on in assessing candidate applications and credentials. They also build networks of potential hires while also sharing similar duties with recruiters such as conducting screening interviews and determining which candidates to invite back for the next steps. Further, they can also assist in developing and posting job listings to reach and recruit highly-qualified talents.
Sales Development Representative
Sales development representatives or SDRs are inside sales reps that focus on outreach, prospecting, and leads qualification. Not entirely focusing on closing business, SDRs connect with as many leads as possible and assess if these leads are qualified or not. Basically, they move leads through the sales pipeline. If a prospect is considered as a good fit, SDRs will then schedule the next steps to take with those in the higher levels of the organization.
Lastly, you may also want to consider looking into job positions in other industries and fields such as:
- Sales/Customer Service/Business Development
- Information Technology
- Admin and Human Resources
- Engineering
- Banking or Finance
- Marketing or Public Relations
- Management
- Transportation and Logistics
- Building and Construction
- Tech and Customer Support
Now, are you ready to start your job hunting journey? Read more of our career guide blogs and check out the wide range of job postings on Bossjob!
