Top In Demand Jobs Employers Are Actively Hiring for in 2026

As 2026 begins, many professionals are reassessing their career goals and exploring where the strongest opportunities lie.

To help jobseekers stay informed, Jobstreet by SEEK has released its latest In Demand Jobs Wrapped, offering a clear snapshot of the roles that dominated employer hiring activity over the past year.

Once again, Administration and Office Support leads the hiring landscape, accounting for 28.6 percent of all job postings on the platform. This highlights the continued need for reliable administrative talent as companies strengthen daily operations and business support functions.

Engineering roles followed as the second most sought after positions, representing 10.2 percent of job listings. The demand for Education and Training professionals also remained strong at 9.2 percent, reflecting the ongoing importance of skills development and learning. Close behind were Call Center and Customer Service roles at 9.1 percent, while Information and Communication Technology jobs made up 6.6 percent of employer searches.

Other sectors maintained steady hiring momentum throughout 2025. These include Accounting at 5.8 percent, Sales at 5.0 percent, Manufacturing, Transport, and Logistics at 4.7 percent, Retail and Consumer Products at 2.7 percent, and Marketing and Communications at 2.6 percent. Jobstreet by SEEK expects many of these roles to remain in demand throughout 2026.

On the jobseeker side, Call Center and Customer Service professionals remain the most active applicants on the platform, accounting for 12.3 percent of candidates. They are followed by jobseekers from Hospitality and Tourism at 9.8 percent, Manufacturing, Transport, and Logistics at 8 percent, Information and Communication Technology at 7.5 percent, and Engineering at 6.5 percent.

Looking ahead, Jobstreet by SEEK emphasizes that digital transformation will continue to shape hiring trends. The growing use of AI-driven tools and automated processes is increasing demand for tech-savvy and highly skilled professionals. Employers are also responding to jobseeker preferences for flexible work arrangements and companies that demonstrate strong corporate values, including sustainability, diversity, and inclusion.

“Jobstreet by SEEK will continue to serve as a reliable platform where talent connects with meaningful job opportunities. With this commitment in mind, we look forward to deepening our impact and supporting even more stakeholders in the year ahead,” said Dannah Majarocon, Managing Director of Jobstreet by SEEK Philippines.

For more insights on hiring trends and career opportunities, visit jobstreet.com.ph.