Bossjob Makes Bold Campus Move at UP Fair 2025, Advocates for Inclusive Careers and Smarter Job Hunting

In a vibrant blend of music, youth, and meaningful advocacy, Bossjob, the Philippines’ leading AI-powered, chat-first recruitment platform, joined this year’s UP Fair 2025 not as a career expo participant—but as a lifestyle ally, brand champion, and changemaker.

Held from April 2 to 5, 2025, at the University of the Philippines - Diliman, UP Fair is one of the country’s biggest university-led events, with over 50,000 attendees across four days. For Bossjob, the opportunity to immerse in this energetic, cause-driven environment signaled more than a traditional brand activation—it was a statement of intent: to meet the next generation of talents where they are, with tools and support they can actually use.

     

A Career Platform That Doesn’t Wait for the Career Fair

     

Bossjob’s participation marked its first foray into a non-career-focused youth event, breaking the mold of traditional job portals. Instead of limiting its presence to job fairs or corporate-led activations, Bossjob brought its advocacy for access and equity in hiring straight to a creative, youth-centered platform.

Through an interactive booth experience that offered free ice cream, cotton candy, and exclusive giveaways, Bossjob attracted over 2,000 attendees eager to engage with the platform. New users were encouraged to download the app, like the Facebook page, register their profiles, and explore its innovative features—all while enjoying a sweet treat and a welcoming space to talk careers.

A Platform for Everyone: From Blue-Collar to “Open Collar” Careers

Visitors explored Bossjob’s tech-forward features, including:

● Direct to Chat with Recruiters – a feature that puts job seekers in immediate contact with hiring managers

● AI Resume Analysis – smart feedback to help users improve their resumes

● AI CV & AI Photo Generator – creative tools that help users present themselves more confidently and professionally

    

The app’s inclusive approach—designed for ALL—was fully on display. Bossjob reinforced its commitment to providing job seekers with free, easy-to-use, and meaningful tech to land the roles they deserve.     

Advocacy in Action: Aligning with the UP Fair’s Daily Themes

True to the spirit of UP Fair, Bossjob integrated its mission with the event’s daily advocacies:

● Day 1 – Kalye Tunes (Urban Poor): Advocating for equal job opportunities for underserved sectors

● Day 2 – Quests (Women & Gender): Championing inclusive hiring and gender equity in the workplace

● Day 3 – Elements (Peasants): Providing access to dignified work for all

● Day 4 – REV Music Festival (National Minorities): Exploring partnerships to extend recruitment access to marginalized groups

● Overall Fair Theme – Education: Reinforcing Bossjob’s commitment to supporting students as they transition from campus to career

 
    

“UP Fair was the perfect space to engage young people not just as job seekers but as future leaders, creatives, and community-builders,” said Ibon Ma. Laya Toledo, Marketing Director of Bossjob PH. “We weren’t there just to promote the Bossjob platform and its services. We were there to champion career accessibility, digital empowerment, and real options for real people.”

Building Careers with Culture and Community

Beyond downloads and giveaways, Bossjob’s presence was about building a meaningful relationship with the country’s next workforce. By planting its flag at UP Fair 2025, Bossjob isn’t just offering a faster way to find a job—it’s offering a fresh, inclusive, tech-enabled way to build a career.

As Bossjob continues to scale its presence nationwide, it remains focused on one goal: to be the recruitment platform that makes job hunting smarter, more human, and more hopeful.

To learn more or try the platform, visit Bossjob.ph or download the      Bossjob app today.

Bossjob Successfully Concludes First-Ever Kasanggayahan HR Summit in Sorsogon

 Bossjob, the fastest-growing AI-powered mobile chat-first recruitment platform, marked another milestone as it successfully concluded the First-Ever Kasanggayahan HR Summit in Sorsogon Province. The event, held at Villa Isabel Hotel, gathered hundreds of participants, including HR professionals, MSME owners, and local leaders. This collaborative effort was supported by the City Government of Sorsogon, the Provincial Government of Sorsogon, the Sorsogon City BPLO Chief Rodel Ferreras, and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Sorsogon, led by Provincial Director Ma. Lourdes Pancho.

In her speech, Ma. Lourdes Pancho expressed her enthusiasm for Bossjob’s expansion into the region, particularly in the province of Sorsogon. She highlighted the platform’s potential to greatly benefit Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by streamlining their recruitment processes. “We are thrilled with Bossjob’s entry into Sorsogon. It’s a game-changer for our business sector. DTI is committed to supporting Bossjob’s initiatives that empower MSMEs in the province,” she said.

Keynote Speaker Highlights the Role of HR in Business Growth

The summit featured Darwin Rivers, an acclaimed HR professional, founder of Philippine HR Group and guest speaker, who emphasized the critical role HR plays in driving business growth. Rivers discussed the "4 E's" of managing employees effectively:

1. Employee Engagement

2. Employee Enablement

3. Employee Satisfaction

4. Employee Experience

He noted that while many organizations focus heavily on employee engagement, they often overlook the equally vital areas of enablement, satisfaction, and overall experience. His insights resonated strongly with the audience, inspiring HR professionals and business owners to adopt a more holistic approach to employee management.

Bossjob’s Role in Empowering MSMEs

The event opened with a warm welcome from Feby Joy Llosala-Luneza, Growth Director of Bossjob, who expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from local government units and partner organizations. Bossjob’s Sales Manager for Expansion, Michelle Ayo, shared an insightful presentation on how the platform can revolutionize recruitment for MSMEs by offering cost-effective, AI-driven solutions.

“Our mission is to bridge the gap between employers and job seekers in the most efficient way possible. Bossjob is here to support Sorsogon’s businesses as they grow and thrive,” said Llosala-Luneza.

A Milestone for Sorsogon’s HR Community

The Kasanggayahan HR Summit marked a significant step in fostering collaboration among HR professionals, MSMEs, and local government units. It underscored the importance of strategic HR practices and innovative recruitment platforms like Bossjob in advancing the business landscape in the countryside.

With hundreds of participants and overwhelming support from key stakeholders, this event is a testament to Bossjob’s commitment to empowering businesses and job seekers alike. It also aligns with Bossjob’s broader mission to expand its footprint in key provinces, serving as a catalyst for growth and development in the Philippines’ MSME sector.

For more updates on Bossjob’s initiatives and events, visit www.bossjob.ph.

Bossjob launches new features to provide better job-hunting experience for SEA talents for 2024

  Bossjob, the chat-first career platform revolutionizing professional hiring in Southeast Asia (SEA), is making career opportunities even more within reach for talents as they introduce new features to enable them to access jobs from abroad and remote work opportunities easily.

The hiring platform has officially launched a new feature allowing recruiters from around the world to connect with talent across parts of Asia, including the Philippines. Employers can now post their job openings globally on the Bossjob website by selecting the 'International' option and targeting specific countries where they seek top talent. 

This feature not only facilitates outsourcing and remote team setups but also helps establish employer presence in previously unsupported regions. With the new feature, Bossjob aims to help companies reduce recruitment costs and streamline their cross-border hiring processes.

Bossjob's new feature comes particularly timely in helping employers seize opportunities to attract top talent. It is anticipated that individuals will be reassessing their career paths at the start of 2024. The start of a new year typically serves as a period for introspection and the setting of resolutions, leading many to reevaluate their professional aspirations and strive to begin the year on a positive note. 

Moreover, Bossjob particularly sees the importance of making these job opportunities more accessible to Filipinos. The Philippines Freelance Market 2022 Report suggested many Filipinos thrive as freelancers, benefitting from overseas freelancing opportunities.

Meanwhile, the platform has also launched the remote jobs section, making it easier for talents to scroll around the opportunities that best suit them. Job seekers can easily go to the "Remote Jobs" section of the Bossjob website and check hundreds of remote job positions across various industries, including information technology, customer service, human resources, sales, finance, manufacturing, banking, and healthcare.

Bossjob CEO Anthony Garcia says the company hopes to bring opportunities not only closer but more accessible to more Filipinos.

“With our new international feature and dedicated remote jobs section, we're not just expanding horizons, but we're actively dismantling barriers to global employment and fostering a more inclusive, accessible job market. At Bossjob, we believe that a great career should be accessible to everyone, everywhere, and our latest features are a significant step towards making that belief a reality,” Garcia said.

Preference for remote work among job seekers continues to rise

Starting in Q3 of 2023, Bossjob began supporting hybrid and remote job opportunities, leading to a significant increase in such listings. The number of jobs posted in these categories has since doubled, underscoring a growing trend in the employment market. 

Key industries embracing this trend include Information Technology (IT), sales, and emerging web3 sectors. Remote roles in high demand range from sales representatives and accountants to administrative assistants and business development managers.

The introduction of these flexible work options has led to a substantial increase in job seeker interest. Bossjob reports a sevenfold rise in the number of candidates seeking remote or hybrid work arrangements, with about 32% of its over 3 million active job seekers exploring these options.

The preference for remote work extends across various job categories, with customer service representatives (CSR), entry-level jobs, and IT roles being particularly sought after.

In addition to increased demand, Bossjob's data shows salaries for hybrid work arrangements are equally attractive to those opportunities that require people to work on-site. For instance, remote CSR roles offer an average salary of Php 29,000, compared to the Php 27,000 average pay for on-site positions.

Bossjob's expansion to supporting remote and hybrid work opportunities reflects a broader global trend and demonstrates the platform's commitment to evolving with the changing job market dynamics.

"In a rapidly evolving job market, Bossjob is at the forefront of the shift towards a project-based economy in the Philippines. Our data shows not just a trend but a reflection of a deeper change in work preferences. As we continue to champion this shift, Bossjob remains committed to connecting talent with forward-thinking employers, reshaping the workforce for a more dynamic and adaptable future,” Garcia said.

With a growing presence in Asia, including the Philippines, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, and Hong Kong, Bossjob aims to reach over 30 million users in SEA by 2026. As part of its efforts to expand its global market, it has started offering free services this year.

To know more about how to welcome the new year with a new career win, visit the Bossjob website at https://bossjob.com/.