Shopee Launches Career Jumpstart Series to Help Accelerate Tech Careers of Students, Young Filipinos

MANILA, MARCH 25, 2022 - By 2025, the Philippine internet economy is expected to grow by 30% annually to reach USD28 billion. In order to sustain such sizable growth, developing young, tech-driven talents will be key. In fact, the DTI has recognized the increasing need to upskill and reskill Philippine talent as one of the main priorities for the 2022 Philippine E-commerce Roadmap. As a means to support the digital economy boom, this April 2022, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, is launching its first ever Career Jumpstart Series, a curation of virtual open houses designed to train young tech leaders with career-building skills. 

The Shopee Career Jumpstart Series aims to equip leaders of tomorrow with the necessary skills to find success in the tech industry’s workplace setting. The open house learning series will be spaced out across three seminars scheduled on April 5, 7 and 9. Penultimate and graduating students, as well as young professionals with less than two years of work experience, are invited to join this event. 

Each seminar will be held virtually and focuses on relevant career-building topics such as effective resume writing, essential interview skills and case interview mastery. This presents the perfect opportunity for students and budding professionals to polish their skillsets before immersing themselves in a tech company setting.

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said “We are committed to developing young talent - from the initial interview stage, all the way up to securing a job and furthering one’s career. Through the Shopee Career Jumpstart Series, we believe that we can not only help young talent fulfill their potential, but also help contribute to the Philippines’ growing digital economy. We look forward to creating even more opportunities to hone the skills of young Filipinos and support local digital growth.”

Apart from the Career Jumpstart Series, Shopee also offers other programs and initiatives centered on polishing the skills of young talent. Shopee’s Global Leaders Program, for example, is a 2-year graduate program consisting of four 6-month local and overseas rotations that is open to final-year students or young professionals with up to two years of working experience. On the other hand, the Shopee Apprentice Program is an internship program designed to expose interns to the e-commerce and digital finance industry and allow them to participate in the  different end-to-end processes of large-scale projects and initiatives.

Registration for the Career Jumpstart Series will be open to all interested individuals. Registrants are not required to be applicants of Shopee’s other key talent programs such as the Shopee Apprentice Program or the Global Leaders Program.

Those interested in learning how to stand out among other applicants may apply for the Shopee Career Jumpstart Series here: https://shp.ee/yz3c5n3.

About Shopee
Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee connects shoppers, brands, and sellers across Asia and other fast-growing markets, empowering anyone to buy and sell anywhere and at any time. 

Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. It offers a wide product assortment, supported by integrated payments and logistics, as well as popular entertainment features tailored for each market. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.

Shopee is a part of Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), a leading global consumer internet company. In addition to Shopee, Sea’s other core businesses include its digital entertainment arm, Garena, and digital financial services arm, SeaMoney. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology.

4 Tips for a Thriving Career Amid the Pandemic

Wondering how to set yourself up for success in these uncertain times? While the pandemic may have put obstacles in your career path, there are still steps you can take to make sure you continue to grow and succeed in your chosen profession.    

To be a partner for Filipinos on their path to professional success, AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, launched AXA Prime, an elite program to help professionals become the next generation of confident and empowered leaders. 

Here are some tips from AXA to boost your professional growth even with the changing business landscape:

Invest in your skillset. Learning to invest in yourself may be the most profitable investment you’ll ever make. There are numerous training programs you can sign up for to expand your professional horizon. For instance, with AXA Prime, you’ll have access to various immersive training programs that can help you become the best version of yourself in your career. AXA Prime will help you hone your skills, grow your network, and also open up diverse career and travel opportunities. 

Find a mentor. While passion may play a part in picking a career, this decision also involves much more, such as job security and opportunities for growth. As a member of AXA Prime, you’ll be surrounded by like-minded professionals and mentors who are success-driven and goal-oriented and can help you navigate through the different stages of your career journey.

Determine your purpose. Finding purpose in your career often comes from doing something you genuinely care about. It’s also important to look at your job through the eyes of the people using the product or service you are offering to determine the ways you can help fill a need, especially during crucial times like in a pandemic. With AXA Prime, not only will you be able to work for a better future for your family, but you’ll also get to help individuals and other families transform their lives with the comprehensive portfolio of AXA products and services.

Be adaptable and flexible. The job market has always been changing rapidly, and the pandemic accelerated it even further, especially in the digital space. To succeed during the pandemic and beyond, it’s crucial to adapt to ever-evolving workplaces. Under AXA Prime, you’ll get to work with the best specialized digital tools, which is critical in today’s business world. You can also train using the latest equipment and learning aides at the newly-opened AXA Prime Development Center, to prepare you for career challenges that may come your way.

The current career landscape can be stressful and overwhelming as of late, but you have the power to take charge and turn the situation around.  

To join AXA Prime, visit www.axa.com.ph/axaprime.