SM Supermalls and its valued partners successfully mounted the SM Group Job Fair at SM City Dasmariñas last May 27, bringing together aspiring applicants, employers, and career opportunities under one accessible venue.
More than 1,000 job seekers attended the event, interviewing with more than 20 companies offering opportunities across retail, operations, merchandising, customer service, finance, marketing, warehouse operations, pharmacy, and management roles. More than 140 were hired on the spot (HOTS) with several hundreds more for follow-up interviews beyond the job fair. This reflects the event’s immediate impact in helping Filipinos move closer to meaningful employment.
For many attendees, the event became more than just a job fair—it became an opportunity for a fresh start and a brighter future.
One hired-on-the-spot (HOTS) applicant shared
how the SM Job Fair gave them renewed hope and confidence in finding meaningful
work.
“Thanks, God! Kasi natanggap din naman agad
ako at hindi ako nahirapan. Anong oras palang uuwi na ako kasi tanggap na ako.
And this is my first time kasi umattend ng job fair. And hindi ako na
disappoint kasi napaka accommodating ng staff kamo. At saka ambabait pa,”
shared Marissa Orias Urbano, hired at Toy Kingdom.
Some successful hires plan to use their income to fund their education. Marcelo P. Magboo III who was hired at SM Appliance Center shared that he stopped his college education for almost two years because of financial problems. He participated in the SM Job Fair, “napagisip-isip ko po ngayon na, bakit hindi po ako magtrabaho para makapag-aral ulit… Masaya po (na natanggap), tumaas po yung chance na makapag-aral ako ulit. Thank you SM for giving me a chance to get a job… magkakaroon na ako ng pambayad sa sarili kong pag-aaral.”
Government and institutional partners also emphasized the importance of bringing opportunities closer to communities through accessible employment platforms.
The initiative was made possible through strong collaboration among SM Supermalls, SM Retail, Jobstreet, PSAC Jobs, PCCI, ECOP, PHILEXPORT, PESO, LGUs, DICT, and other institutional partners committed to supporting employment generation and workforce development.
Career opportunities across retail, customer service, operations, and management were made available during the SM Retail Job Fair.
SM Job Fairs also integrate government support
services to help streamline the hiring process for applicants. Participating
agencies—including the Social Security System (SSS), PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and
other government partners—help applicants process essential employment
requirements on-site, making the experience faster, easier, and more
accessible.
This collaboration between government,
industry, and private sector partners reflects a shared mission of helping more
Filipinos move forward through employment and lifelong learning.
The successful turnout at SM City Dasmariñas
also builds momentum for the upcoming nationwide Araw ng Kalayaan Job Fairs
this June 12 across participating SM malls nationwide.
This year’s Independence Day Job Fairs will go beyond traditional hiring by integrating digital upskilling and future-ready learning opportunities in partnership with DICT, TESDA, Jobstreet, and local government partners. Main event activities will be highlighted at SM City East Ortigas, featuring digital upskilling sessions and participation from Pasig City local government and various institutional partners.
Applicants can also look forward to learning
opportunities focused on AI, digital productivity, cybersecurity awareness, and
workplace readiness—supporting not only immediate employment, but long-term
career growth in today’s evolving workforce.
Participating malls for the June 12 SM Araw ng Kalayaan Job Fairs include:
- SM Megamall
- SM City Marikina
- SM Center Sangandaan
- SM City East Ortigas
- SM City San Lazaro
- SM Center Las Piñas
- SM City Sucat
- SM City Rosales
- SM City Laoag
- SM City Tuguegarao
- SM City Bataan
- SM City Telabastagan
- SM City San Jose Del Monte
- SM City Dasmariñas
- SM City Legazpi
- SM City Bacolod
- SM Seaside City Cebu
- SM CDO Downtown Premier
- SM City Davao
- SM City General Santos
Additional SM Job Fairs and industry-focused hiring events will also continue throughout June in select SM malls nationwide, further strengthening SM Supermalls’ commitment to helping Filipinos access jobs, skills, and new opportunities closer to their communities.
- June 3 - SM City Tuguegarao
- June 7 - SMX Davao - SM Lanang Premier
(Tourism & Hospitality)
- June 9 - SM City Baliwag
- June 9 - SM City Davao (ICT companies)
- June 11 - SM City Valenzuela
- June 11 - SM City Bacoor
- June 11 - SM City San Mateo
- June 11 - SM City Iloilo
- June 16 - 17 - SM City Novaliches
- June 16 - 17 - SM City Iloilo (ICT
companies)
- June 17 - SM City Calamba
- June 18 - SM City Bacolod
- June 18 - SM City Daet
- June 25 - SM City Trece Martires
- June 27 - SM City Bataan (Trabaho at
Negosyo)
- June 30 - SM Center Muntinlupa
At SM, opportunities go beyond employment—empowering more Filipinos to move forward through jobs, skills, and brighter possibilities for the future.
Schedules and participating malls are subject
to change without prior notice. For updates and the latest list of
participating malls, visit the SM Supermalls Job Fair Page or follow SM
Supermalls’ official social media pages.
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About SM Supermalls – Job Fair
SM Supermalls—one of Southeast Asia’s leading mall developers—continues to maximize the job fair experience by bringing employment opportunities closer to Filipinos through accessible job fairs in malls nationwide. As the country’s most preferred and loved retail destination, SM designs job fair experiences that respond to the evolving needs of different job seeker tribes—from fresh graduates and first-time job hunters to career shifters and experienced professionals seeking their next opportunity. More than a venue, SM serves as a platform where talent meets opportunity—connecting job seekers with employers, strengthening workforce development, and supporting inclusive economic growth through strong public and private partnerships. Because meaningful opportunities should be within reach—designed with every Filipino’s future in mind. All For You.
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