Jobstreet reports that 46% of Filipino professionals use generative AI.
As technology continues to shape the future of work, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful tool for job seekers. A recent study by Jobstreet by SEEK has revealed that Filipino workers are increasingly turning to AI to enhance their job search and career advancement.
Survey data from more than 150,735 respondents worldwide, spanning more than 180 countries and 26 industries, including more than 6,400 Filipino workers from a range of age groups, educational backgrounds, and industrial backgrounds, served as the study's foundation.
One of the study's main conclusions was that 46% of Filipino participants said they use generative AI on a monthly basis for their jobs.
“When asked about the frequency of using GenAI in both their work and personal lives, 46% of Filipinos answered that they use GenAI monthly, slightly exceeding the global average of 39%,” said Juanengo.
He added that 64% of Filipino workers between the ages of 18 and 24 are twice as likely as workers in other age groups to use generative AI.
Among the respondents, 58% identified skill development and learning as the primary use of generative AI in their personal lives, while 50% identified writing activities as the primary use of generative AI for work.
With 71% utilizing AI in data sciences and digitization and 35% expecting a significant career shift, Filipino workers are most likely to experience job shifts as a result of AI.
With 56% anticipating major changes, Filipino talent in craft or manual labor roles is particularly worried about the effects of AI. The least worried employees are those in technical or engineering fields, with 28% to 30% of them thinking their careers won't be impacted. In order to remain relevant, more than 70% of talent is willing to retrain, with functional and analytical abilities ranking highest. In collaboration with stakeholders and educational institutions, Jobstreet by SEEK suggests strategic upskilling and reskilling approaches.
“Though AI holds the potential to transform work as we know it, it’s not something we should fear. Through proper reskilling and upskilling with proper training, AI can serve as a reliable tool in bettering the way companies and organizations process their output, as well as improving efficiency among talent,” said Dannah Majarocon, managing director for Philippines at Jobstreet by SEEK.