CEBU CITY - The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 7 (Central Visayas) recorded at least 13 job applicants who were hired on the spot (HOT) during its December 8 job fair, "Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan: A Blended Jobs and Business Fairs". All HOT applicants were hired by a leading apparel manufacturer of a world-renowned sportswear and outdoor wear brand based at the Mactan Export Processing Zone in Lapulapu City, DOLE-7 Director Marion Sevilla said in a news release on Saturday. The HOTS were mostly production workers, quality controllers, industrial engineers, building engineers, and sewing mechanics. The number could still increase as about 29 applicants are considered near-hires during the job fair, which was held as part of the celebration of DOLE's 88th founding anniversary. Near-hires are jobseekers who are considered hired but still need to submit additional or lacking requirements or may need to attend further interviews or take tests. The DOLE-7 said it wo
CEBU CITY - More than 3,000 job vacancies are up for grabs in the upcoming jobs and business fairs happening Wednesday at the Cebu Trade Hall of SM City Cebu. The activity is part of the celebration of the Department of Labor and Employment's 88th founding anniversary. DOLE-7 director lawyer Marion Sevilla on Tuesday called on applicants to take advantage of this opportunity, whereby they have an option not to go out anymore and travel far but apply within the comforts and safety of their homes since the event is blended. Dubbed as "Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan: A Blended Jobs and Business Fairs," it would offer several job vacancies both locally and overseas. Of the 3,146 jobs available, 1,545 of which are for local employment and around 1,601 are needed abroad. Since the event is blended, Sevilla said applicants are still welcome to go to the physical venue for a limited face-to-face job fair. She called on the applicants to be ready with their vaccination cards as only