What's Up Philippines? Update on Tech, Startups, and Jobs Scene by Elle Castaneda [Presented at TechTalks.ph Singapore event]

1. Philippines is rising!
I want to work for a Startup…

2. Elle Castaneda
Presentation for
“What’s Up Philippines”
Update on Tech, Startups and Jobs Scence
09 Jan 2016
Singapore
ElleCastaneda@gmail.com

4. Talent VS Skill
Skill is a learnt ability. It is acquired or developed
after you put in a lot of time and hard work. The
difference between talent and skill is hardwork.

5. Why Startups Outsource in PH?
• Low Cost.
• English is the primary language in business
and schools.
• Western style, similar to US culture.
• Government Support – PEZA (Philippine
Economic Zone Authority).

6. Location, location , location…
• Tech
Software Development + Graphic Designer + UI/UX
Designer | Manila | Davao | Cebu
Ruby on Rails. Python. CSS. Javascript. PHP.
C++. C#.
• Non tech
BPO + Accounting + IT + Engineering
Cebu | Davao | Manila | Cagayan de Oro |
Pampanga | Ilo-ilo

7. Hiring
Background of most talents*
• 19% self-taught
• 41% trained by first employer
• 5% Internship
• 35% by Degree
* Data from 3 years of personal recruitment experiences of Ms Castaneda.

8. Where are the A Players...?
• 53% employed
• 9% Freelancer
• 34% Overseas
• 4% Soul Searching
* Data from 3 years of personal recruitment experiences of Ms Castaneda.

9. Challenges of Talents
• Commuting.
• Salary, compensation and benefits.
• Bureaucracy of corporations.
• Working for a boss, not a leader.

10. Why work with a Startup?
• Above market salary rate, compensation and
benefits.
• Start doing real work.
• Learning and Responsibility.
• Shape the culture around you.
• An environment of innovation.
• Start your own venture.

11. Thank you!
Elle Castaneda
ElleCastaneda@gmail.com