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Statisticians
Median salary: Php 35,010/month Across Industries
 Technical persons who use mathematical
techniques to analyse and interpret collected
data, draw conclusions and present their
findings.
• Most statisticians work in offices doing desk
work, however, they may also travel in order to
supervise data gathering through surveys and
questionnaires they have designed.
• A bachelor's degree related to Statistics and
Mathematics are required for entry-level jobs
 Call Center Representative/ Customer Service
Associate
Median salary: Php 35,424/month IT/Business Process
Outsourcing Industry
• Customer service representatives are third party employees who
communicate with customers on behalf of an organization. They offer
product and service information and respond to customer inquiries and
complaints, and provide customers with the best solution to address
problems/complaints.
• Customer representatives must be good at communicating and dealing
with people and must have basic computer and phone skills. They
typically have at least a high school diploma as a minimum requirement
and are usually trained on the job. However, there are a number of
companies which require at least two (2) years of college education.
Agencies like TESDA offer scholarship-based programs for contact centre
trainings for six (6) months
 Actuarian
Median salary: Php 35,480/month Banking and
Finance Industry
• Actuaries evaluate business risks and uncertainties, assess the
financial consequences of those risks and provide expert
advice. Using their knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and
financial theories, they assess the probability that a risk will
occur and thereby develop and recommend solutions to
minimize the cost of that risk. Actuaries come from a variety
of educational backgrounds. To become one, a bachelor’s
degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Business and
Finance is required.
 Production Supervisor and General Foreman
Median salary: Php 36,133/month Manufacturing Industry
Production supervisors and general foremen oversee production activities in
a specific unit of an establishment, including the management of the
performance of workers. They provide daily instructions to the team,
coordinate production control, make sure perfomance levels are met or
exceeded, and communicate with other foremen regarding technical
problems and output of their team.
These people are usually employed in the Manufacturing and Construction
industries. Hiring requirements vary. For manufacturing companies, they
generally prefer candidates with experience, training, and background in a
manufacturing facility, while a construction company would require applicants
with construction experience. A college degree is not a requirement in all
companies but completion of both high school and college level education is a
definite advantage coupled with years of experience.
 Systems Analyst and Designer
Median salary: Php 42, 112/month Cyberservices Industry
• Systems analysts and designers are IT personnel who works on new softwares
and system in designing solutions for business problems in order to improve
the effiency of a business undertaking. Using a variety of programming
languages, operating systems, and computer hardware platforms, they
analyze requirements, design computer programs, and
recommend/implement improvements in support of users and the
functioning of businesses
• The systems analysts are the liaisons between vendors and IT professionals
as they coordinate and link their business needs and requirements through
computer systems and programs
• When hiring a systems analyst, many employers require applicants who have
a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science/Technology,
or Management Information Systems (MIS). Some also hire people who have
computer- related bachelor’s degree
 Computer Programmer
Median salary: Php 43, 573/month Cyber services Industry

• Computer Programmer, one of the project

management professionals employed in various
subsectors of the IT industry, is one of the top
earning occupations in the country. They develop
and write programs or software packages
depending on the needs of the company/client.
They also work with computer operators and
systems analysts in resolving system or application
problems.
 Mining Engineer and Metallurgical Engineer
Median salary: Php55,638/month Mining Industry

• Mining Engineers are responsible for assessing the viability of mining

structures as well as modeling and planning mine sites. They conduct
feasibility studies and oversee major construction projects to ensure
that operations are running smoothly.
• Specializing in chemical, physical or process metallurgy, Metallurgical
Engineers, on the other hand, are responsible for designing and
fabricating metals
• To pursue such careers, a degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgical
Engineering, Geology or any related course is required
Aircraft Pilot, Navigator and Flight Engineer
Median salary: Php57,789/month. Aviation Industry

Graduates of Bachelor of Science in Aviation usually

become aircraft pilots who fly airplanes or
helicopters to transport passengers to different
locations, while flight engineers are responsible for
making sure that airplanes are well maintained and
safe for departure. A navigator on the other hand,
guides the airline to its destination through the use
of modern equipment.
Geologist
Median salary: Php 64,889/month. Mining Industry
A geologist is responsible for determining the location, and
assessing the quality and quantity of mineral deposits with the
use of high-tech computer applications. He surveys sites, collects
samples, records, and analyzes data through fieldwork. He
prepares reports, maps, and research papers, as well as plans
program of exploration of sites of different natural resources such
as oil, water, and gas.

To become a geologist, a bachelor’s degree in Geology is required,

although employers prefer those with post-graduate qualifications.
Experienced Geologists can get a higher salary by acting as
consultants for multinational companies in the mining industry.
 Art Director
Median salary: Php 69,286/month. Creative Industry
Topping the list of high-paying occupations in the country is
the Art Director. Typically working with production
designers, the Art Director in the film industry serves as the
head of the art department. He attends production
meetings, oversees the film sets and special effects,
supervises the production staff, and is responsible for
allocating and maximizing the budget for the art
department. Depending on the qualifications, with a
bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts or any related course and
with enough experience, one could earn as much as Php
70,000 a month, especially those who work in big budget
films.
 TOP 5
IN DEMAND JOBS
IN THE
PHILIPPINES
Aircraft pilot/Navigator/Flight Engineer
Computer Systems Analyst
Computer Programmer
Civil Engineer
Accountant
DOLE’S LIST OF OF 43 CROSS-CUTTING
IN-DEMAND AND HARD-TO-FILL
OCCUPATIONS
1. ACCOUNTANT 16. FORESTER 31. MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
2. AGRICULTURIST 17. GEODETIC ENGINEER 32. METALLURGIST

3. ACCOUNTING STAFF 18. HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 33. NUTRITIONIST

4. AIR-CONDITIONING STAFF 19. HERBOLOGIST 34. PAINTER

5. ANIMATOR 20. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER 35. PHARMACIST

6. CARPENTER 21. IT SPECIALIST 36. PHYSICIAN

7. CASHIER 22. INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER 37. PLUMBER

8. CIVIL ENGINEER 23. INSTRUMENTATION 38. SANITARY ENGINEER

9. CHEMICAL ENGINEER TECHNICIAN 39. SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
24. LANDSCAPE ARTIST
10. COMPUTER PROGRAMMER 40. SYSTEM ANALYST
25. LEGAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST
11. DRAFTSMAN 41. VETERINARIAN
26. LIBRARIAN
12. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER 42. WEB DESIGNER
27. MACHINIST
13. ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN 43. WELDER
28. MASON
14. FLORSIT
29. MATERIALS ENGINEER
15. FOOD TECHNOLOGIST
30. MECHANICAL ENGINEER