{"id":8376,"date":"2026-03-31T15:45:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T07:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dynamic-silver-sheep.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/?p=8376"},"modified":"2026-03-31T15:45:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T07:45:43","slug":"instant-jobs-real-impact-stories-from-sm-group-job-fair-at-sm-north-edsa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dynamic-silver-sheep.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/?p=8376","title":{"rendered":"Instant Jobs, Real Impact: Stories from SM Group Job Fair at SM North EDSA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Instant Jobs, Real Impact:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stories from SM Group Job Fair at SM North EDSA\"\"<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cHindi ko po akalain na matatanggap ako ngayon,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0shared\u00a0Felo Garcia<\/strong>, hired on the spot as a Sales Associate.\u00a0\u201cSalamat po SM dahil makaka-provide na ako sa mga pangangailangan ng anak ko at pamilya ko.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Another hired-on-the-spot applicant,\u00a0Joel Azores<\/strong>, emphasized the credibility and impact of the event, saying,\u00a0\u201cOne hundred percent ka po matatanggap sa Mega Job Fair dahil puro legit na company dito.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

With\u00a025 participating employers<\/strong>,\u00a0more than a thousand job seekers<\/strong>, and\u00a0236 or 22% hired on the spot<\/strong>, the annual SM Group Job Fair at\u00a0SM City North EDSA<\/strong>\u00a0once again proved to be a powerful platform for connecting Filipinos to real and immediate employment opportunities.<\/p>\n

Led by SM Retail, the job fair gathered companies from across the SM Group\u2019s diverse businesses\u2014spanning malls and real estate, retail, food and beverage, logistics, education, and banking. More than just high foot traffic, the event delivered\u00a0high intent, high engagement, and strong hiring outcomes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

From application to employment\u2014on the same day<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the strongest highlights of the job fair was the number of applicants\u00a0hired on the spot (HOTS)<\/strong>, showcasing the efficiency and accessibility of SM\u2019s hiring ecosystem.<\/p>\n

For many job seekers, the experience was nothing short of life-changing. Through on-site interviews and real-time assessments, applicants were able to move quickly from application to employment\u2014removing the long waiting periods often associated with traditional recruitment.<\/p>\n

A job fair that works for real people<\/strong><\/p>\n

For many first-time job seekers and breadwinners, the SM Job Fair offered not just jobs\u2014but relief, speed, and hope.\u00a0\u201cMakakatulong yung ganitong pa-event sa mga pamilya,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0shared\u00a0Joshua Bulauitan<\/strong>, hired on the spot as a Sales Clerk.\u00a0\u201cKung wala kang trabaho at nagigipit ka na, pumunta ka lang dito\u2014may instant trabaho ka.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

This immediate hiring momentum reflects SM Retail\u2019s consistently strong hiring demand and absorption rates, ensuring that SM Job Fairs translate into\u00a0real jobs\u2014not just applications<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Employers meet job-ready talent, faster<\/strong><\/p>\n

Employers likewise cited the effectiveness of SM Job Fairs in reaching the right candidates efficiently.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cSumali po kami dito because we are looking to hire more employees,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0said\u00a0Lyka Sababan of SM Appliance Center<\/strong>.\u00a0\u201cAlam po namin na maraming jobseekers ang pumupunta dito, and effective po talaga ang job fairs para sa mga companies na naghahanap ng new employees.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, financial services firms highlighted the long-term success of hires from SM Job Fairs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe candidates we hired from our last job fair here at SM North EDSA have good profiles,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0shared\u00a0Tia Macatlang of BDO Life<\/strong>,\u00a0\u201cand we see that they are now successful financial advisers.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Strengthening employment through public-private collaboration<\/strong><\/p>\n

The job fair was held in partnership with key government agencies, including the\u00a0Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0Public Employment Service Office (PESO)<\/strong>\u2014underscoring the value of public-private collaboration in employment generation.<\/p>\n

\u201cMalaki ang tulong ng SM Supermalls sa PESO at DOLE,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0said\u00a0Jon Tito<\/strong>, Group Leader of QC PESO.\u00a0\u201cKinakalat nila ang opportunities para sa mga naghahanap ng trabaho.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

SM Government Service Express: making hiring easier, faster<\/strong><\/p>\n

To further simplify the employment journey, the job fair featured\u00a0SM Government Service Express<\/strong>, a one-stop hub where applicants could process pre-employment requirements in one location.<\/p>\n

Participating agencies included the\u00a0Social Security System (SSS)<\/strong>,\u00a0Pag-IBIG Fund<\/strong>,\u00a0PhilHealth<\/strong>, and the\u00a0Philippine National Police<\/strong>\u00a0for police clearance.<\/p>\n

\u201cPinapadali ng ganitong job fairs ang mga oportunidad para sa jobseekers,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0explained\u00a0Adolf Hernandez of PhilHealth QC<\/strong>.\u00a0\u201cMay hired on the spot ka na, at nandito na rin ang mga government agencies para sa requirements.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

SSS echoed this, emphasizing accessibility:\u00a0\u201cImportante na sumasali ang mga government agencies sa job fairs,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0said\u00a0Ava Michelle Estrella of SSS<\/strong>,\u00a0\u201ckasi on the spot, natutulungan namin ang applicants sa pagkuha ng requirements.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Bringing opportunities closer, nationwide<\/strong><\/p>\n

Following the strong turnout at SM City North EDSA,\u00a0SM Supermalls<\/strong>\u00a0continues to bring job opportunities closer to Filipinos with a series of job fairs nationwide this March:<\/p>\n