Kaohsiung Tech Corridor Offers AI Job Openings, High Salaries Lure Talent in the Food Industry

In Kaohsiung, 43 companies have released over a thousand job opportunities, with a high recruitment rate in the electronic technology sector being particularly attractive to job seekers. The food industry, facing labor shortages, has introduced high salaries to attract applicants, with a well-known restaurant chain offering a salary of NT$66,000 for district managers. The retail sector has also offered subsidies and benefits to entice quality talent.
Job seekers are looking for positions, particularly in technology roles, such as overseas sales or management trainees. Major companies like Hon Hai and AU Optronics are responding to technological trends by opening roles related to AI, electric vehicles, and big data. The manager of a restaurant chain mentioned that their wages are above industry standards, and they have already hired one out of two interview candidates, with plans to start in mid-May.
The job fair in Kaohsiung has attracted many applicants, as talent is in demand across all sectors. The electronic manufacturing industry has a particularly high inquiry rate, and sectors like food service, retail, and hospitality are leveraging high salaries or benefits to attract talent. The retail industry also noted its expansion plans across Taiwan, enabling the company to offer relocation options with associated housing and living subsidies.
The Kaohsiung City Labor Bureau has highlighted the government's push for the S-Corridor technology industry park, aiming to speed up the integration of industry chains.