The Civil Service Commission (CSC) said 59,740 applicants joined this year’s Government Online Career Fair (GOCF) held from Sept. 18 to 22.
The GOCF is a virtual platform, which was established by CSC in partnership with JobStreet.com to assist qualified job seekers in finding government job opportunities.
“We wanted to invite more people to be part of the 1.9 million strong civil service as we celebrate the 123rd Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA). The GOCF provided a convenient and accessible avenue for government agencies and interested applicants to interact, share details regarding job openings and requirements, and potentially apply at the comfort of their homes,” said CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles.
CSC Examination, Recruitment, and Placement Office Director IV Prisco S. Rivera, Jr. said 83 government agencies participated in the five-day event offering positions to fresh graduates, first-time job seekers, and other applicants.
The Department of Transportation-Railways Sector, Small Business Corporation, Insurance Commission, Western Philippines University, and Department of Budget and Management-Procurement Service were among the agencies with the highest number of job openings.
During the GOCF week, various key roles were available, including project development officer, administrative officer, civil engineer, administrative assistant, and guidance counselor.
Nograles also expressed gratitude to JobStreet.com for their assistance to the PCSA.
“Their continued support to the GOCF allows us to provide an encouraging environment for those who want a career in the civil service. The third week of PCSA highlighted the true value of ‘malasakit’ by opening possibilities for all sectors in just one click, including persons with disabilities, members of indigenous communities, and those identifying with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions,” he said.