More than 500 job opportunities in Austria are being offered to Filipino skilled workers seeking employment abroad at the Philippines–Austria Friendship Week Mega Job Fair.

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) spearheaded the event in partnership with the Embassy of Austria in Manila, to match qualified Filipino talents with employment prospects abroad.

“Eight private recruitment agencies (PRAs) are participating, offering 546 job orders in Austria across various industries, including healthcare, hotel and restaurant, customer services, and others,” the DMW said in its Facebook post.

Part of the event was a pre-employment orientation seminar designed to educate applicants about the realities of working abroad while emphasizing the importance of avoiding illegal recruitment and human trafficking.

The DMW said the initiative aligns with the government’s broader goal of safe and fair employment for Filipinos abroad and showcases the strong labor cooperation between the Philippines and Austria.

The general application requirements include a valid passport, an updated resumé, a diploma, and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) certifications related to the position being applied for.

The DMW reminds job seekers to prepare well by bringing multiple copies of their resumé, dressing professionally, and learning about work culture abroad.

The agency said the Philippines–Austria Friendship Week Mega Job Fair marks a significant milestone in the two nations’ labor relations, with the Austrian Embassy’s involvement signaling openness to stronger bilateral cooperation in labor mobility.

Director Rose Duquez of DMW’s Government Placement Bureau said more than 700 job seekers submitted their applications during the job fair. (PNA)