This guide provides a collection of organisations and resources that help with employment integration (CVs, job search/placement, training/re-training, entrepreneurship etc.) in Israel, grouped for quick scanning and including an official website or direct contact for each where applicable.
State employment office for registration as a jobseeker, job search, and unemployment registration.
Government services for Olim and Toshavim Chozrim - תושבים חוזרים - returning residents’ vocational integration.
The Ministry of Aliyah and Integration operates 5 Maalot business centers that provide Olim and returning residents with subsidized business consulting, training, and guidance in establishing or expanding a small business. You can apply for assistance and see full details through the official service page and read more about the program on the general business-centers page
The State of Israel operates a national loan fund that provides bank loans to small and medium businesses with a state guarantee, to help establish or expand a business when regular collateral is limited. Olim and returning residents usually apply through participating banks, but the official entry point is the online portal of the Loan Fund for Small and Medium Businesses (Hebrew), with an overview in English here
Some examples:
For researching good hi-tech employers, not only finding job listings:
Secret Tel Aviv - Best Companies to Work For Lists of top companies in Israel, useful for targeting employers and then applying via their own sites or LinkedIn
Facebook is an excellent way to look for jobs. There are many groups catering to different professions and languages. The list below is an excellent general resource for job search and Aliyah-related networking; we also recommend conducting additional searches for profession or city-specific groups. Many cities in Israel have “Secret” Facebook groups, i.e. SecretTel Aviv and other Facebook groups dedicated to finding jobs for Olim etc.
This guide is for general information only; details may change and we are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or services of any external organizations or websites listed.
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