Aliyah: Looking for a hi-tech job in Israel
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The document provides guidance for new olim (immigrants) in Israel on their next steps after making aliyah, emphasizing decisions surrounding work or study, job search strategies, and the importance of networking. It offers insights into the job market, tech hubs, company sizes, and suggests resources such as placement agencies and LinkedIn groups for job hunting. Additionally, it encourages building connections with veteran olim to navigate challenges in their new environment.
Aliyah: Looking for a hi-tech job in Israel
- 1. Congratulations! You made Aliyah! What now? Hayim Makabee http://EffectiveSoftwareDesign.com
- 3. 1st Decision: You made Aliyah! Several possible reasons: ◦ Ideals, Zionism, Jewish Identity? ◦ Improving quality of life? ◦ Make a change in your life? All reasons are legitimate, but… Your next steps should be coherent.
- 4. Decision: Work or study? Having an Israeli degree would make everything much simpler: ◦ Recognized diploma. ◦ Enough time to learn Hebrew well. ◦ Making lots of friends and contacts. ◦ Getting used to Israeli mentality. ◦ Low cost of living in students dorms. ◦ Scholarship is sufficient income.
- 5. Decision: Where to work? Main hi-tech centers in Israel: ◦ Tel-Aviv ◦ Herzliya ◦ Raanana ◦ Petah-Tikwah ◦ Jerusalem (Malkha, Har Hotzvim) ◦ Haifa – Matam ◦ Yokneam See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon_Wadi
- 6. Mapped in Israel See: https://mappedinisrael.com/
- 7. Matam Park in Haifa
- 8. Decision: Company size? Big companies: ◦ Stability. ◦ Promotions may take time. ◦ Work load more reasonable (8-10). Startups: ◦ No stability. ◦ Promotions may be fast. ◦ Stressful work load (10-12). ◦ Special packages (stocks + options).
- 9. Decision: Technology Use your current skills: ◦ Previous experience is valuable. ◦ Is there demand for these skills? ◦ Are they becoming obsolete? Learn new skills: ◦ Previous experience less relevant. ◦ Takes time to learn. ◦ May be more valuable in the future.
- 10. No offense, please, but… Are you able to write a check in Hebrew? סבלנות! Decision: Your own startup?
- 11. On Realistic Expectations As a New Oleh, finding a good job in Israel, in your profession, is already a great achievement. Having the salary by month’s end will give you time and tranquility to: ◦ Adapt to your new life in Israel. ◦ Improve your Hebrew skills. ◦ Make long term plans.
- 12. How to find a job? Placement agencies. LinkedIn groups. Job search websites. Job fairs. Friends.
- 13. Placement Agencies Nisha: http://www.nisha.co.il/ Jobinfo: http://www.jobinfo.co.il/ Ethosia: http://www.ethosia.co.il/ SeeV: http://www.seev.co.il/ Dialog: http://www.dialog.co.il/ Experis: http://www.experis.co.il/ Many others…
- 14. LinkedIn Groups
- 15. Job Search Websites Israemploy: http://www.israemploy.net/ AllJobs: http://www.alljobs.co.il/ Drushim: http://www.drushim.co.il/ Job Master: http://www.jobmaster.co.il/ Jobnet: http://www.jobs-israel.com/ Many others…
- 16. Job Fairs
- 17. Friend-bring-friend Most people in Israel find jobs through friends and friends-of-friends recommendations. Where can you make friends? Events! Look for professional meetings in: ◦ Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ ◦ Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/
- 18. Making Connections in Israel People on LinkedIn who are very likely to accept invitations to connect: ◦ Head-hunters. ◦ Consultants. ◦ Bloggers. ◦ Speakers in meetings and conferences. ◦ People with 500+ connections.
- 19. Joining LinkedIn Groups Must: Join several LinkedIn groups for job search in Israel. Also join Israeli groups that fit your: ◦ Professional experience. ◦ Main interests. ◦ Main skills. These groups are a great place to make new connections.
- 20. Example: Java Groups in Israel
- 21. Meeting Israeli CS Students Most Computer Sciences students in Israel start working much before they end their studies. By talking to CS students you may find out which companies are hiring and what technologies they are using. CS faculties always have message boards with lots of job offers. Try also to listen to a lecture!
- 22. The Technion
- 23. You must contact the veterans! The best way to learn about the real difficulties and opportunities in Israel is to talk to “veteran Olim”. Find people: ◦ From your country of origin. ◦ With similar education. ◦ With similar professional skills. ◦ That made Aliyah 5 years ago.
- 24. The Job Market is Hot! מסיכוםרבעון3שלשנת2014לעומתהרבעון המקביללואשתקדעולהכיברבעוןזהנרשמו ירידותחדותשלקרובל-50אחוזיםבמספר קורותהחייםשנשלחולמשרותבתחומים המוביליםשלענףההייטקבישראל:ירידהבת 48אחוזיםבהפנייתקורותחייםלמשרות בתחוםהתוכנהוירידהבת49אחוזים בהפנייתקורותחייםלמשרותבתחום האינטרנט.כךעולהמניתוחבסיסנתונימאגר המידעשלJobinfo.
- 29. The first job is special Look at your first job in Israel as a place to get prepared for future jobs. The first job doesn’t need to be your “dream job”, but it should: ◦ Give you a reasonable income. ◦ Give you relevant experience. ◦ Serve as a reference for future jobs. After the first job, it should be much easier to find the second job.
- 31. You must read this book…