IT Offers Fresh Grads One of the Top Salaries in the Philippines 2022!
If you’re in the thick of job-hunting, reading Jobstreet’s Salary Report may help by letting you know which industries and jobs:
- gave the highest salaries in the Philippines
- earned the most
- increased salaries despite the pandemic
To get these salary trends, JobStreet compared data gathered in the first to third quarters of 2021 to the same period in 2020. JobStreet’s internal database of employers’ job ads served as the source of median salary data. While the JobStreet salary report aims to help companies make hiring strategies, it can also help jobseekers choose jobs or decide on a long-term career. Want to learn more? You can download the full report for free!
Who Paid Fresh Graduates the Highest?
Just graduated? If salary is a major job-hunting factor, check out the Top 10 industries that give the highest pay for entry-level roles. These jobs are open for fresh graduates because they require less than a year of experience.
Telecommunication slightly outdid the IT (Information Technology) and Computer-Related industry in salaries for inexperienced employees. Other fields that made it to the Top 10 are Communication Services, Insurance, Hospitality, and Consumer Goods.
Education and Training tied with Healthcare in the top spot for the highest-paying jobs for new graduates. As a result of the pandemic, distance learning emerged. And, as the health crisis impacted jobs, workers hastened to reskill, which may explain why these workers’ salaries increased. According to the Decoding Global Talent Report, 77% of Filipino workers are willing to retrain for new jobs.
But pandemic or not, IT and Computer-Related retains its high spot on the list of top-compensating jobs and industries. In the last 2016 JobStreet Salary Report, it snagged the top spot, followed by Actuarial and Statistics, and Law and Legal Services. These latter industries are no longer found in the current top 10.
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10 Reasons Why You Should Apply as an IT Professional
IT has become an attractive career because of its adaptability and dynamic nature. Here are the reasons why you should consider building a career in IT.
1. It’s the highest-earning industry and specialization.
This is one of the key findings of the JobStreet Salary report. Because IT is the top earner, you can expect jobs that fall under it to have good compensation. Even in the coming years, IT is predicted to flourish further, which translates to salary increases in this industry in the coming years.
2. It’s in demand.
During the pandemic, businesses quickly realized that to survive and thrive, they needed to fast-track their digital transformation. Services and products should be accessible online for the sake of not just convenience but also health and safety. To future-proof their business, companies need IT professionals more than ever to beef up their tech processes.
3. It offers flexibility.
Because tech employees are sought after, they can demand flexibility. According to the Decoding the Digital Challenge Report, 95% of the world’s digital talent value work-life balance, preferring fully or partially remote work.
4. You’re not limited by geography.
Thanks to the rise of remote work, you don’t have to be in the same place as your employer. You can even be employed by foreign companies without leaving the country! This global access to IT-related jobs opens up more work opportunities, affording you the luxury of choice.
5. Its salaries remain competitive despite the size of the organization.
Another notable discovery from the JobStreet Salary Report is that SMEs (small to medium enterprises) and big companies offer competitive pay for IT workers. While some SMEs suffered because of the pandemic, the IT jobs in these organizations have come out even stronger to fill specialized roles in the job market.
6. It’s relevant across industries.
IT isn’t tied to any particular industry, which means you can graduate from a computer-related course and work almost anywhere. In fact, the JobStreet Salary report states specific industries—such as manufacturing and construction— that IT jobs thrive in. Download the report to find out where else your IT expertise can take you.
7. It has an attractive work culture.
Companies are realizing what tech workers want and they’re adjusting their work environments to accommodate these preferences. For instance, the Decoding Global Talent Report says that today’s jobseekers look for a company’s values before sending their applications. More than half (58%) declared that they would avoid employers that don’t value diversity and environment awareness.
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8. It provides career opportunities.
Aiming to climb the corporate ladder? Or maybe you’d rather try a different role within IT later on? With the many opportunities IT offers, you can grow your career in the ways you find meaningful. In fact, letting IT employees experience other jobs has become an effective tool for companies in attracting jobseekers. If you enjoy a dynamic work experience, then IT is for you.
9. It fosters constant learning.
Technology is always changing, so you need to continuously learn tools and processes to keep your skills marketable. While this keeps you on your toes, it also enriches your knowledge, making you even desirable to employers.
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10. It makes a difference.
Make no bones about it; you’re doing your part in shaping the future! IT has become woven in our daily lives, affecting how we think and do things. Its development affects all industries—healthcare, education, communications and many more. An IT career means actively taking part in creating technologies that impact society.
#SEEKBetter with an IT Career Today!
Do you want to#SEEKBettercareer opportunities in IT?
Bring your creativity, problem-solving skills, and passion for technology to the table, and start applying for IT jobs on JobStreet. It’s a fast-changing industry, but if you can keep up, you’ll enjoy rewards beyond a generous paycheck
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