LinkedIn reveals 2023's Fastest-Growing Jobs in the Philippines
Offering fresh perspectives and a glimpse of new opportunities to professionals, regardless of whether they are contented with their current jobs or are seeking greener pastures, LinkedIn releases the latest edition of its Jobs on the Rise list.
With waves of changes in the employment landscape, the drastic shift in preference for a hybrid setup, the continued shift towards digitalization, and the way we are adapting to the things and best practices that emerged due to the pandemic, changes in jobs that are in demand do not come as a surprise. In LinkedIn's list of the fastest-growing careers in the Philippines for 2023, 15 job titles exhibited growth. The professional network believes that uncovering emerging trends in the workforce through the list can provide "insight into where long-term opportunity lies" and help professionals "prepare for the future world of work."
Aside from the emerging job titles in the employment scene, the list also provides information on each listed job’s current job distribution, median years of prior experience, and remote availability.
Here are the fastest-growing jobs in the Philippines for 2023 according to LinkedIn's latest Jobs on the Rise list:
⚫ Clinical Research Associate
Clinical research associates are responsible for the setup, conduct, and supervision of clinical trials and studies designed to determine the effectiveness and safety of drugs, products, and procedures.
‣ Most common skills: Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS)
‣ Most common industries: Manufacturing, Professional Services, Hospitals and Health Care
‣ Top roles transitioned from: Pharmacist, Clinical Research Coordinator
‣ Remote job availability: 24.2%
⚫ Business Development Representative
Business development representatives help both the marketing and sales departments of a company by identifying, connecting, and nurturing new clients in order to generate new revenue.
‣ Most common skills: Lead Generation, Business Development, Cold Calling
‣ Most common industries: Technology and Media, Professional Services, Entertainment Providers
‣ Top roles transitioned from: Customer Service Representative, Sales Development Representative, Account Manager
‣ Remote job availability: 60.5%
⚫ Insights Analyst
Insights analysts are responsible for translating a company’s financial, customer, and market data into insights that can help the business make informed decisions.
‣ Most common skills: Microsoft Power BI, Business Insights, Data Visualization
‣ Most common industries: Professional Services, Manufacturing, Technology and Media
‣ Top roles transitioned from: Data Analyst, Business Analyst
‣ Remote job availability: 13.3%
⚫ Delivery Specialist
Delivery specialists manage projects on behalf of clients, making sure that projects are completed within deadlines and budgets and that projects meet every client specification.
‣ Most common skills: Service Delivery, Alteryx, Business Process Improvement
‣ Most common industries: Professional Services, Technology and Media, Administrative and Support Services
‣ Remote job availability: 1%
⚫ Anti-Money Laundering Analyst
Anti-money laundering analysts help organizations comply with anti-money laundering regulations by monitoring financial transactions and investigating any suspicious activity.
‣ Most common skills: KYC Verification, Anti-Money Laundering, Due Diligence
‣ Most common industries: Financial Services, Professional Services, Technology and Media
‣ Top roles transitioned from: Salesperson, Customer Service Representative, New Account Specialist
‣ Remote job availability: 4.8%
⚫ Media Analyst
Media analysts measure the success of advertising campaigns and other marketing activities through the monitoring of media channels and analysis of media data.
‣ Most common skills: Media Analysis, Media Monitoring, Data Analysis
‣ Most common industries: Professional Services, Technology and Media, Financial Services
‣ Top roles transitioned from: Customer Service Representative
‣ Remote job availability: 48.3%
⚫ Customer Success Specialist
Customer success specialists help businesses retain existing customers by responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and providing other support that ensure customer satisfaction.
‣ Most common skills: Account Management, Customer Success, Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
‣ Most common industries: Professional Services, Financial Services, Technology and Media
‣ Remote job availability: 36.3%
⚫ Virtual Medical Assistant
Virtual medical assistants take care of many administrative and clerical duties for clinics or hospitals, including the maintenance of medical databases, appointment scheduling, patient billing, and insurance coverage processing.
‣ Most common skills: Virtual Assistance, Medical Assisting, Appointment Scheduling
‣ Most common industries: Professional Services, Hospitals and Health Care, Administrative and Support Services
‣ Top roles transitioned from: Customer Service Representative, Registered Nurse, Nurse
‣ Remote job availability: 15%
⚫ Salesforce Consultant
Salesforce consultants help companies use the Salesforce CRM software, providing expert guidance during the setup, implementation, and optimisation of the tool to suit the company’s needs.
‣ Most common skills: Salesforce.com Administration, Apex Programming, Salesforce Sales Cloud
‣ Most common industries: Professional Services, Technology and Media, Manufacturing
‣ Top roles transitioned from: Salesforce developer, software engineer, Salesforce Administrator
‣ Remote job availability: 46.3%
⚫ Data Engineer
Data engineers work with raw data and transform it into a format that’s more accessible and usable for further analysis by data scientists.
‣ Most common skills: Data Engineering, Load (ETL), Python (Programming Language)
‣ Most common industries: Professional Services, Financial Services, Oil, Gas, and Mining
‣ Top roles transitioned from: Software Engineer, Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Developer
‣ Remote job availability: 17.9%
⚫ Security Operations Center Analyst
Security operations center analysts protect a company’s computer network by monitoring system activity, identifying and responding to threats, and patching any system security flaw.
‣ Most common skills: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Operations Center, Cybersecurity
‣ Most common industries: Professional Services, Financial Services, Technology and Media
‣ Top roles transitioned from: Cyber Security Analyst
‣ Remote job availability: 13.70%
⚫ DevOps Engineer
DevOps engineers sit between software development and software operation teams to improve end user experience, balancing the rollout of new features with maintaining the stability and security of the software.
‣ Most common skills: DevOps, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Kubernetes
‣ Most common industries: Professional Services, Financial Services, Technology and Media
‣ Top roles transitioned from: Software engineer, System Administrator, System Engineer
‣ Remote job availability: 21.4%
⚫ Product Owner
Product owners take the lead in all aspects of new product development and are responsible for setting the vision for the product, deciding what features the product should have, and managing the whole process from start to finish.
‣ Most common skills: Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Product Management
‣ Most common industries: Financial Services, Professional Services, Technology and Media
‣ Top roles transitioned from: Business Analyst
‣ Remote job availability: 17.5%
⚫ Cloud Engineer
Cloud engineers manage a company’s cloud-based systems and are responsible for setting it up, ensuring its stability, implementing updates, and customizing its features to suit end users’ needs.
‣ Most common skills: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing
‣ Most common industries: Professional Services, Technology and Media, Manufacturing
‣ Top roles transitioned from: Software Engineer, System Administrator, Application Developer
‣ Remote job availability: 40.9%
⚫ Tax Associate
Tax associates help organizations file their taxes correctly, find opportunities for tax deductions, and provide guidance on tax-related matters.
‣ Most common skills: Tax Preparation, Tax Compliance, Accounting
‣ Most common industries: Professional Services, Financial Services, Real Estate and Equipment Rental Services
‣ Top roles transitioned from: Audit Associate, Accountant, Accounting Associate
‣ Remote job availability: 7.3%
For more information on the list, check out LinkedIn's official post here.
