From the rise in skills-based hiring to the demand for hybrid work, the employment landscape has been undergoing a wave of changes. As professionals in the Philippines enter the new year, understanding where some of the fastest-growing jobs lie can help them better prepare for the next move – whether they are looking to make a career pivot, get back in the workforce, or invest in skills that will prepare them for the future.
LinkedIn’s Jobs on the Rise list reveals that the need to drive business growth in an uncertain environment is creating opportunities in jobs focused on acquiring new customers and retaining existing ones, with demand for Business Development Representatives (ranked 2nd), Customer Success Specialists, and Delivery Specialists on the rise.
Jobs that require using data for translation to actionable insights to help business leaders and marketing communication professionals make more informed decisions, such as Insights Analyst (3rd) and Media Analyst (6th), are also in demand.
The rapid and continued shift towards digitalization leads to job growth for tech specialists, such as Data Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Cloud Engineers. There is a growing need for niche knowledge fields in financial compliance (Anti-Money Laundering Analyst) and processes (Tax Associate).
Clinical Research Associate is the fastest-growing job role in the Philippines, with Virtual Medical Assistants among the country’s most in-demand professionals.
Pooja Chhabria, LinkedIn’s Career Expert, says: “While the economy is likely to be uncertain throughout most of 2023, there are bright spots in the labor market with macro-trends such as the rapid acceleration towards greater digitalization and jobs focused on business growth powering some of the strongest opportunities for job seekers. The Jobs on the Rise list provides professionals insight into the skills they need to prepare for emerging roles. Professionals must embrace lifelong learning to remain competitive and relevant in the fast-evolving world of work.”
The 15 fastest-growing jobs in the Philippines are:
- Clinical Research Associate (Related titles include Clinical Research Assistant or Clinical Research Coordinator.)
What they do: Clinical research associates are responsible for the setup, conduct, and supervision of clinical trials and studies designed to determine the effectiveness and safety of drugs, products, and procedures. | Most common skills: Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) | Most common industries: Manufacturing, Professional Services, Hospitals, and Health Care | Current gender distribution: 72% female; 28% male | Median years of prior experience: 3.3 | Top roles transitioned from: Pharmacist, Clinical Research Coordinator | Remote job availability: 24.2%
- Business Development Representative (Related titles include Business Development Manager, Sales Development Representative.)
What they do: Business development representatives help a company’s marketing and sales departments by identifying, connecting, and nurturing new clients to generate new revenue. | Most common skills: Lead Generation, Business Development, Cold Calling | Most common industries: Technology and Media, Professional Services, Entertainment Providers | Current gender distribution: 52% female; 48% male | Median years of prior experience: 2.7 | Top roles transitioned from: Customer Service Representative, Sales Development Representative, Account Manager | Remote job availability: 60.5%
- Insights Analyst (Related titles include Consumer Insights Analyst or Data Insights Analyst.)
What they do: Insights analysts are responsible for translating a company’s financial, customer, and market data into insights that can help the business make informed decisions. | Most common skills: Microsoft Power BI, Business Insights, Data Visualization| Most common industries: Professional Services, Manufacturing, Technology, and Media | Current gender distribution: 34% female; 66% male | Median years of prior experience: 3.2 | Top roles transitioned from: Data Analyst, Business Analyst | Remote job availability: 13.3%
- Delivery Specialist (Related titles include Service Delivery Specialist.)
What they do: Delivery specialists manage projects on behalf of clients, ensuring that projects are completed within deadlines and budgets and that projects meet every client specification. | Most common skills: Service Delivery, Alteryx, Business Process Improvement | Most common industries: Professional Services, Technology and Media, Administrative and Support Services | Current gender distribution: 49% female; 51% male | Median years of prior experience: 2.8 | Remote job availability: 1%
- Anti-Money Laundering Analyst (Related titles include AML Surveillance Analyst, AML Compliance Analyst, or AML Investigator.)
What they do: Anti-money laundering analysts help organizations comply with anti-money laundering regulations by monitoring financial transactions and investigating any suspicious activity. | Most common skills: KYC Verification, Anti-Money Laundering, Due Diligence | Most common industries: Financial Services, Professional Services, Technology, and Media | Current gender distribution: 67% female; 33% male | Median years of prior experience: 2.8 | Top roles transitioned from: Salesperson, Customer Service Representative, New Account Specialist | Remote job availability: 4.8%
- Media Analyst (Related titles include Paid Media Analyst.)
What they do: Media analysts measure the success of advertising campaigns and other marketing activities by monitoring media channels and analyzing media data. | Most common skills: Media Analysis, Media Monitoring, Data Analysis | Most common industries: Professional Services, Technology, and Media, Financial Services | Current gender distribution: 60% female; 40% male | Median years of prior experience: 1.7 | Top roles transitioned from: Customer Service Representative | Remote job availability: 48.3%
- Customer Success Specialist
What they do: Customer success specialists help businesses retain existing customers by responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and providing other support that ensures customer satisfaction. | Most common skills: Account Management, Customer Success, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) | Most common industries: Professional Services, Financial Services, Technology, and Media | Current gender distribution: 48% female; 52% male | Median years of prior experience: 3.7 | Remote job availability: 36.3%
- Virtual Medical Assistant
What they do: Virtual medical assistants take care of many administrative and clerical duties for clinics or hospitals, including the maintenance of medical databases, appointment scheduling, patient billing, and insurance coverage processing. | Most common skills: Virtual Assistance, Medical Assisting, Appointment Scheduling | Most common industries: Professional Services, Hospitals and Health Care, Administrative and Support Services | Current gender distribution: 70% female; 30% male | Median years of prior experience: 2.7 | Top roles transitioned from: Customer Service Representative, Registered Nurse, Nurse | Remote job availability: 15%
- Salesforce Consultant
What they do: Salesforce consultants help companies use the Salesforce CRM software, providing expert guidance during the setup, implementation, and optimisation of the tool to suit the company’s needs. | Most common skills: Salesforce.com Administration, Apex Programming, Salesforce Sales Cloud | Most common industries: Professional Services, Technology and Media, Manufacturing | Current gender distribution: 32% female; 68% male | Median years of prior experience: 3.3 | Top roles transitioned from: Salesforce developer, software engineer, Salesforce Administrator | Remote job availability: 46.3%
- Data Engineer
What they do: Data engineers work with raw data and transform it into a format that’s more accessible and usable for further analysis by data scientists. | Most common skills: Data Engineering, Load (ETL), Python (Programming Language) | Most common industries: Professional Services, Financial Services, Oil, Gas, and Mining | Current gender distribution: 32% female; 68% male | Median years of prior experience: 3.3 | Top roles transitioned from: Software Engineer, Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Developer | Remote job availability: 17.9%
- Security Operations Center Analyst (Related titles include Cybersecurity Analyst or Information Security Analyst.)
What they do: Security operations center analysts protect a company’s computer network by monitoring system activity, identifying and responding to threats, and patching any system security flaw. | Most common skills: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Operations Center, Cybersecurity | Most common industries: Professional Services, Financial Services, Technology and Media | Current gender distribution: 27% female; 73% male | Median years of prior experience: 2.7 | Top roles transitioned from: Cyber Security Analyst | Remote job availability: 13.70%
- DevOps Engineer
What they do: DevOps engineers sit between software development and software operation teams to improve end-user experience, balancing the rollout of new features with maintaining the stability and security of the software. | Most common skills: DevOps, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Kubernetes | Most common industries: Professional Services, Financial Services, Technology, and Media | Current gender distribution: 22% female; 78% male | Median years of prior experience: 3.7 | Top roles transitioned from: Software engineer, System Administrator, System Engineer | Remote job availability: 21.4%
- Product Owner
What they do: Product owners take the lead in all aspects of new product development and are responsible for setting the vision for the product, deciding what features the product should have, and managing the whole process from start to finish. | Most common skills: Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Product Management | Most common industries: Financial Services, Professional Services, Technology, and Media | Top locations hiring: Makati | Current gender distribution: 48% female; 52% male | Median years of prior experience: 4.3 | Top roles transitioned from: Business Analyst | Remote job availability: 17.5%
- Cloud Engineer
What they do: Cloud engineers manage a company’s cloud-based systems and are responsible for setting it up, ensuring its stability, implementing updates, and customizing its features to suit end users’ needs. | Most common skills: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing | Most common industries: Professional Services, Technology, and Media, Manufacturing| Current gender distribution: 23% female; 77% male | Median years of prior experience: 3.3 | Top roles transitioned from: Software Engineer, System Administrator, Application Developer | Remote job availability: 40.9%
- Tax Associate (Related titles include Tax Analyst, Tax Specialist, or Tax Preparer.)
What they do: Tax associates help organizations file their taxes correctly, find opportunities for tax deductions, and provide guidance on tax-related matters. | Most common skills: Tax Preparation, Tax Compliance, Accounting | Most common industries: Professional Services, Financial Services, Real Estate, and Equipment Rental Services | Current gender distribution: 67% female; 33% male | Median years of prior experience: 1.2 | Top roles transitioned from: Audit Associate, Accountant, Accounting Associate | Remote job availability: 7.3%
Supporting professionals to navigate their careers in 2023
As the job market continues to evolve, LinkedIn shares tips on how Filipino job seekers and professionals can attract career opportunities in 2023:
- Create a standout profile: Be sure your LinkedIn profile is up to date to stand out to recruiters. LinkedIn members with a profile photo have 21 times more views and up to nine times more connection requests than members who don’t. Be sure to include a summary of your background and highlight your key skills. By enabling the’ Open to Work’ feature in your profile, you may let recruiters and your network know you’re open to new opportunities.
- Look for in-demand roles: While the job market is tightening, our Jobs on the Rise data shows that roles in areas such as medical, technology, and those that help drive business growth are among the fastest-growing jobs. If you’re looking at a career change, choosing wisely the industry that you enter next is essential.
- Stay on top of the latest updates: In a shifting, competitive job market, the latest information may give you the necessary advantage. LinkedIn’s Get Hired newsletter provides timely job search advice and shows which companies are currently hiring and the Top Voices to follow to stay in the know.
- Get interview ready: Employers will be looking for the best fit, so before each application, think long and hard about why the role is for you. How can you demonstrate your qualifications? Why should they hire you over someone else? By using tools such as LinkedIn interview prep, you’ll be able to prepare yourself.
- Invest in yourself: Online courses may bridge the gap when learning new skills or brushing up on existing ones. For job seekers, it’s vital to understand the skills in demand, which of your current skills are transferable and what new skills you need to learn. Over 40% of companies globally rely on skills to find candidates, so identify the five most relevant skills in the job you want, acquire them, then add them to your profile. LinkedIn Learning has over 18,000 courses available for anyone looking to upskill, including free access to Build a Career You Love No Matter the Market, A Career Strategist’s Guide to Getting a Job, Mel Robbins on Confidence and A Bold New Approach to Goal Setting with Michael Bungay Stanier to help job seekers.
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