Hello Jobbden: Turning Challenges to Opportunities

Written by Trixia Policarpio

Why are you looking for a job? This is most likely one of the job interview questions that is never skipped. People can give many different answers to the question. Some want to find financial stability, some want to get more work experience, and others want to get ahead in their careers. April, May, and June are not only summer months but also when most people graduate from high school and college. This means that many people will be looking for jobs all over the country.?

With a huge applicant pool, competition increases, and you may find it tough to get employment at times. But you might not be looking in the right places or on the right platforms. Employers also want to find the best people for their team, and you'd be surprised by how many companies are looking for excellent skills and talents. We want to leverage technology and make your job hunting experience simple and exciting!

Jobdden is the nation's first and only employment marketplace specifically created and programmed for applicants and clients in the marketing, creative, and technology industries. At Jobbden, we rely on accurate data to understand a company's unique requirements to make their business heard and stand out in the industry.?

The Department of Trade and Industry cited how 75% of HR managers in e-commerce enterprises said that the sector is thriving and the country needs more talent. The Job Outlook Survey, a study that the department commissioned, reported that most of the employees needed by companies are from the marketing sector. 52% of companies demand Digital Marketing Specialists, 38% for Social Media Specialists, 26% for Account Managers, and 20% for Content Strategists/Writers, Data Analysts/Business Intelligence, and Quality Assurance Specialists. HR recruiters and HR leaders note that communication, persuasion, critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability are all essential soft skills.

Different companies offer distinct and exceptional services, but this goes overlooked without proper and effective branding. This fact indicates the demand for creatives, as revealed by a study showing that 67% of small businesses believe that the relevance of graphic design to business performance will rise exponentially over the next five years. Similar to Deloitte’s report, the creative industry may rise 40% by 2030, adding 8 million jobs.?

On the other hand, Jobbden also recognizes the technological industry's issues. According to the 2022 Digital People Insight survey, more than half of Asia-Pacific chief executives believe it is challenging to hire digital talent with the necessary skills. This is substantiated by IT Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) President and CEO Jack Madrid, who states that the attrition rate in the country's ITBPM business is between 30 and 40%, with a rise of over 10 points since 2021. Jobbden seeks to contribute to the market and create beneficial solutions by fostering connections between aspiring IT employees and specialists and caring, devoted enterprises.

Jobbden, the new and easy-to-use platform, was an idea formulated by Mr. King Santos and Mr. Ronnel Vargas—two prominent Filipino entrepreneurs who were able to build and sustain multiple startups throughout the height of the pandemic. They put together the best team to tailor the platform better to fit the needs of career-seekers and ambitious companies worldwide.?

Building a platform from the ground up was no simple task, especially during a period when a devastating global health crisis had a significant impact on the local economy. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the unemployment rate increased to 17.7% in April 2020, with 7.3 million Filipinos out of work. The unemployment rate has reached a new high, showing the consequences of the COVID-19 economic closure on the Philippine labor market. From a 5.1% unemployment rate in April 2019, it increased to 5.3% in January 2020.?

While these are clearly challenging times for both employees and businesses, the people behind Jobbden are resolved to face the situation fearlessly and persevere. They choose to see this challenge as a chance to provide the market with something genuinely creative and revolutionary. Jobbden began as an endeavor to create a digital environment where brilliant people might find the most relevant employment for their abilities and expertise—simple as that.

Jobbden was founded with a vision: to address some of the most critical and urgent issues plaguing the local industries. If you share that vision, join us today and help us develop better communities for the future. Go to www.jobbden.com and sign up now!