MANILA - A total of 59,740 applicants joined this year’s Government Online Career Fair (GOCF) held from September 18-22, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) said on Wednesday.
The GOCF, which was organized by the CSC in collaboration with JobStreet.com, was created to provide a virtual platform for qualified applicants looking for available opportunities in the government.
According to the CSC Examination, Recruitment, and Placement Office, 83 government agencies participated in the five-day event, offering positions to fresh graduates, first-time jobseekers, and other applicants aspiring to join the civil service.
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.
Key roles that were available during the GOCF week encompassed positions such as Project Development Officer, Administrative Officer, Civil Engineer, Administrative Assistant, and Guidance Counselor.
“We wanted to invite more people to be part of the 1.9 million strong civil service as we celebrated 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,” CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles said in a statement.
“The continued support of JobStreet.com 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 (caring) 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. (PR)
