Quality education is not the sole determinant of an applicant's success in job applications but their alma mater also plays a significant role.
JobStreet, an online job search platform by SEEK, recently unveiled the schools that have garnered the highest favorability for hiring based on their survey results.
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) claimed the top position, closely followed by the University of the Philippines (UP) and De La Salle University (DLSU).
Joining the ranks of prestigious institutions are the University of Sto. Tomas (UST), Mapua University, Batangas State University, University of Mindanao, University of Cebu, Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP), and STI College.
According to JobStreet, PUP has consistently maintained its leading position as the preferred source of candidates for most employers.
In addition, the online job search platform provided insights into the performance of these schools in specific industries.
The top three choices for employers in the information technology sector are PUP, UP, and Mapua University.
For human resources (HR) management roles, employers tend to favor graduates from PUP, UP, and the University of Mindanao.
Hiring managers in the BPO industry tend to prioritize candidates from PUP, UP, and UST.
In the manufacturing sector, graduates from PUP, Batangas State University, and UP tend to excel during the hiring process.
The construction industry shows a preference for graduates from the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP), TIP, and Mapua University.
Meanwhile, companies engaged in wholesale trading prefer candidates from PUP, UP, and the University of the East (UE).
The survey conducted by JobStreet in May involved more than 700 companies spanning 42 industries in the Philippines.
