In the Philippines where communities are tightly knit, it’s no surprise that when it comes to job search, referrals from family or friends is the most favored method of most Filipinos.
In the July 2020 Labor Force Survey conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, 464 or more than a third of the surveyed 1,238 job seekers said that they approach their relatives or friends when looking for employment and other earning opportunities.
The Filipinos’ natural penchant for referrals is what prompted the founders of PasaJob to develop an app that makes this act of connecting easier and rewarding at the same time.
“We wanted to come up with a platform that not only harnesses the power of referrals but also rewards Filipinos for actively referring or connecting people,” said Kristen Mariano, PasaJob’s Founder and CEO.
A referral-based reward system
PasaJob uses a system of long-chain referrals to reward individuals who are able to successfully connect employers to qualifed candidates.
“In this process, employers can get connected to a wider pool of qualifed candidates as jobs are passed on from one contact to another. On the other hand, referrers or individuals that led to that successful hire are rewarded with a percentage of the posting fee placed by employers. It’s a win-win situation for all.” Mariano explained.
A job platform even for the employed
With this referral function in place, PasaJob can be used by any individual — even those who currently have jobs.
“We see this as an opportunity for any individual to help their friends and relatives who are looking for better opportunities. The reward is more than just monetary, it’s gaining a sense of community too,” Mariano said.
An app for Filipinos by Filipinos
Aside from utilizing technology in the behavior of referring contacts to jobs, PasaJob’s all-Filipino management team aims to build a platform that will empower local companies to provide jobs and more easily fll them.
The team includes former Senator Bam Aquino (Director and Board of Advisors), Eddie Ybañez (Chief Technology Ofcer), Atty. Jake Del Puerto (Chief Operations Ofcer), Zean Villongco (Chief Design Ofcer), Millie de Luna-Daluz (Chief Strategy Ofcer), and Meryl Ligunas (Chief Marketing Ofcer).
As the country faces one of its highest unemployment rates in recent times, PasaJob enters the market as an innovative tool to connect Filipinos to more earning opportunities.
Job seekers and interested referrers may download PasaJob via Google Play and the App Store, while employers may send an e-mail to info@pasajob.com for inquiries.
About PasaJob
PasaJob is a long-chain referral-based job platform that rewards individuals for connecting employers with the right candidates. It aims to empower each part of the recruitment process by bringing companies closer to candidates who can be vouched for by credible professionals, allowing job seekers to find a wide variety of jobs, and rewarding referrers or PasaMates for tapping their own networks to fill available roles.
For more information, visit pasajob.com or contact Meryl Ligunas at meryl@pasajob.com
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Very helpful apps eto.. Esp sa panahon ngayon mas maraming jobless at nahirapang mag apply. this is very helpful..
Nice naman nito nakatulong kana at kikita ka pa ❤️
Nice naman po nitong app na ito. Nakakatulong ka na magkaroon sila ng work at the same time nagkakapera ka pa po.
Nice naman po nitong PasaJob, malaking tulong po ito sa mga naghahanap ng work, lalo lalo na panahon ngayon na maraming nawalan ng work.