The Top Growing Jobs In The Philippines
The rapidly changing employment landscape has gotten even more digital-focused in 2020 as COVID-19 disrupted not just our lifestyle but also the way we work.
Recently, Linkedin released a special employment report on employment trends in 2020 The report on the disruption caused by the pandemic on the employment landscape noted that some less valued jobs were propelled into the spotlight.
These are the jobs that saw the highest growth between April and October 2020
Digital content specialist
As people were mandated to stay at home, online entertainment experienced a massive surge in 2020. In Southeast Asia alone, new users of streaming services made up about 38% of the overall users. Due to this, LinkedIn concluded that there will be a continuous demand for professionals who can create interesting online content for consumers.
- Editor
- Copywriter
- Podcaster
- Youtuber
- Video Editor
- Writing
- Copywriting
- Excellent command of English
- Basic SEO knowledge
₱17,000 to ₱58,000
Source: Salary Explorer
Digital marketing specialist
Conditions in 2020 tested the ability of brands and organizations to communicate with their customers. LinkedIn reported that social media and digital marketing evolved and expanded to fill the gap left by physical interaction. Lockdown conditions further pushed organizations to utilize social media, thus more companies have finally seen the potential of such a platform. This trend isn’t likely to die down and is expected to continue in the future.
- Social Media Manager
- Digital Marketing Specialist
- Social Media Marketing Specialist
- Marketing Specialist
- Marketing Analyst
- Social media savviness
- SEO and SEM
- Data Analytics
- Content Marketing
- Strategic thinking
- Keeping up with market trends
₱26,500 to ₱41,000
Source: Payscale
E-commerce
One of the biggest winners in 2020 was the eCommerce industry. As businesses shut down their physical stores and everyone got stuck at home, we all turned to the Shopee and Lazada. The eCommerce space in Southeast Asia grew by 63% in 2020, and is expected to be worth US$172 billion by 2025.
With its growing consumer demand, this sector is in dire need of more professionals who are adept at online marketing and search engine optimization.
- Online Specialist
- eCommerce Coordinator
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Facebook and Google Ads
- Data Analytics
- Design
- Email Marketing
- Knowledge of shopping platforms such as Shopify and Amazon. For local eCommerce: Lazada and Shopee
₱26,500 to ₱41,000
Source: Payscale
Business development and sales
As the world gradually recovers from the economic downturn brought about by the coronavirus, it has become a top priority for many companies to identify new opportunities and understand the evolving needs of their clients to put them back on the path of growth and success. Also, many organizations have seen an increase in demand for their products and services due to the pandemic, making it necessary for them to expand their business development and sales capabilities.
- Sales Specialist
- Account Manager
- Account Executive
- Business Development Specialist
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- Goal-oriented
- Analytical skills
- Outstanding communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Organization skills
₱57,550 to ₱83,333
Source: Payscale
Customer service
Despite the lockdowns last year, the customer service industry had to carry on. Professionals in the customer service sector have always conducted their work online and over the phone; making the transition to working from home a little easier.
- Customer Service Executive
- Customer Experience Manager
- Customer Support Specialist
- Contact Centre Specialist
- Customer Service Team Lead
- English communication skills – written and oral
- Computer savvy
- Critical thinking
- Persuasive Speaking Skills
- Empathy
₱19,000 to ₱24,333
Source: Payscale
Supply chain
We all know that the eCommerce industry has seen a significant amount of growth in 2020 and with it comes the demand for better logistic services. According to LinkedIn’s report, there’s a surge in the demand for skilled in logistics and operations, as companies in the region work hard to provide a smooth point of sale process to door-to-door deliveries of their products.
- Distributor
- Logistics Supervisor
- Operational Specialist
- Logistics Manager
- Head Of Supply Chain Management
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a team, as well as to manage and motivate others
- Logical reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Creative thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Data analysis
- Time-management
- Ability to deal with unexpected changes.
₱22,083 to ₱45,583
Source: Payscale
Healthcare and medical support
This sector has seen a growth in roles other than the traditional healthcare jobs like doctors, nurses, radiologists, and etc. More specifically, LinkedIn reported a growing demand in roles like pharmacists, medical technologists, and healthcare assistants.
- Medical Technologist
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Healthcare Assistant
- Medical Officer
- Medical Specialist
Unlike the rest of the growing jobs in LinkedIn’s report, roles in this sector require specific educational backgrounds and even licenses to practice. Thus possessing the skills alone won’t qualify an applicant for any of the jobs mentioned in this sector. For example, only Medical Technologist license holders in the Philippines can apply for Medical Technologist jobs; the same applies to Healthcare Assistants. So rather than skills, relevant educational background is more important in landing a role in this sector.
Medical Technologist – ₱14,793 to ₱30,500
Pharmacy Assistant – ₱10,245 to ₱15,750
Medical Officer – ₱12,500 to ₱83,000
Source: Payscale
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