While the unemployment rate in Vietnam has been at a high level, many local enterprises are still finding it hard to recruit good employees.
A job bazaar in Singapore
Statistics showed that unemployment rates in the country had reached 2.28% in the first half of this year. The figure indicated a considerable increase compared with the rate of 1.96% in 2012.
However, recruitment demand among big companies has not fallen and many claimed that they’re still looking for new employees.
Mai Hoa, who is in charge of human resource at VinGroup, said, “Currently, we’re trying to employ new staff at several posts in order to meet our long-term development plans.”
According to her, they have a great need for those who have finished vocational training.
Trinh Thanh Hai, a human resources official at ABB Group, said they’re recruiting newcomers for several posts, ranging from specialists to office staff, to ensure that their business plans are realised on schedule.
It seems that there is a paradox in the labour market as demand for the labour force of big companies has yet to be filled but many trained workers can’t find a job.
Some experts attributed the situation to the lack of an effective connection between employers and applicants.
Paul Nguyen, General Director of CareerBuilder, said, “Apart from online job applications for employment, the organisation of large-scale job bazaars and training events could be an effective solution to foster such a connection”.
Dr. Alan Phan said such events are a great opportunity for applicants to learn how to find a good job.
A Career Builder Day – Career & Education Expo 2013 will be held on August 24 at HCM City's White Palace and on September 7 at Hanoi's Grand Plaza.
