SM Job Fairs draw thousands nationwide in Labor Day activation

A large crowd fills SM City Bacolod as job applicants explore opportunities at the May 1 Job Fair.

This Labor Day, SM Supermalls demonstrated their dedication to Filipino workers by organizing one of the biggest simultaneous job fair events in the nation, demonstrating a strong sense of solidarity and purpose.  The 2025 Job Fairs, which took place on May 1 at 20 SM malls and other sites across the country, gave thousands of job seekers options that would change their lives.

Connecting job seekers to employment opportunities

With 14,864 job seekers in attendance and 2,091 being employed on the spot, the Labor Day job fairs attracted a sizable number of participants.  This confirms how important SM Supermalls is to the country's job creation initiatives.

The nationwide SM job fair results in 2,091 on-the-spot hires, and several of these successful applicants pose for a photograph with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Secretary Kiko Benitez, and Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Ted Herbosa.

Renewal of partnership with Jobstreet by SEEK

SM and Jobstreet by SEEK, one of the nation's top digital job boards, extended their strategic alliance.  By strengthening online and offline recruitment channels, the ongoing partnership helps more Filipinos land the employment they deserve.

Stories from the ground: Real lives, real impact

Inspiring success tales surfaced from the 20 participating SM malls and venues.  The atmosphere on the ground was teeming with optimism, from fresh prospects to first-time job seekers who secured their ideal employment.

“Mabilis ang process ng Job Fair, at saka lahat andito na. Yung mga requirements na kailangan sa paghahanap ng trabaho, nandito na. Malaking bagay po 'yun.” ~said a hired-on-the-spot room attendan

Partners praised the seamless logistics, heavy foot traffic, and presence of government booths from the Social Security System (SSS), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), and Pag-IBIG, making the process smoother for both applicants and recruiters.

Government booths provide on-site support, streamlining the application process for both job searchers and recruiters.

More opportunities ahead: May Job Fair series continues

The momentum continues with weekly job fairs lined up across SM Supermalls. Everyone is invited to take their shot at meaningful employment, especially at the SM Group Exclusive Job Fair on May 29 at SM City Dasmariñas. Here’s the full May schedule:

• May 22 - SM City Lucena
• May 26 - SM City Caloocan
• May 29 - SM City Dasmariñas
• May 30 - SM City Legazpi / SM City Trece Martires

Hopeful applicants browse job listings at SM City Davao.

SM Supermalls: Driving employment, empowering communities

Every time it hosts a job fair, SM Supermalls solidifies its position as a driving force behind sustainable livelihood, community development, and economic empowerment.  Don't pass up this next chance; it's where your future begins.

A job hunter delves into various roles at the SM Labor Day Job Fair at the SMX Convention Center Manila.

An SM team member at the SM City Roxas Job Fair guides community members through the application process.

About SM Supermalls 

SM Supermalls, a division of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., is the Philippines' leading developer, operator, and owner of world-class malls. SM Supermalls is dedicated to fostering sustainable and community-centric developments. Through initiatives like job fairs, SM Supermalls continues to play a pivotal role in nation-building, offering opportunities that transform lives and contribute to the well-being of Filipino communities.