aliyah: looking for a hi-tech job in israel

Congratulations!

You made Aliyah!

What now?

Hayim Makabee

http://EffectiveSoftwareDesign.com

About Me:

Education:

Experience:

Today:

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.

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.

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

Mapped in Israel

See: https://mappedinisrael.com/

Matam Park in Haifa

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).

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.

No offense, please, but… Are you able to write a check in Hebrew?

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Decision: Your own startup?

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.

How to find a job?

Placement agencies.

LinkedIn groups.

Job search websites.

Job fairs.

Friends.

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…

LinkedIn Groups

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…

Job Fairs

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/

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.

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.

Example: Java Groups in Israel

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!

The Technion

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.

The Job Market is Hot!

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Software Salaries (Jobinfo)

Internet Salaries (Jobinfo)

Software Salaries (Nisha)

Software Salaries (Ethosia)

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.

Great opportunities ahead…

You must read this book…

Good luck!

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