Aliyah: Looking for a hi-tech job in Israel Helping new immigrants (Olim) to find a job in Israel in the field of IT and Computer Sciences.

1. Congratulations!
You made Aliyah!
What now?
Hayim Makabee
http://EffectiveSoftwareDesign.com

2. About Me:
Education:
Experience:
Today:

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.

25. Software Salaries (Jobinfo)

26. Internet Salaries (Jobinfo)

27. Software Salaries (Nisha)

28. Software Salaries (Ethosia)

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.

30. Great opportunities ahead…

31. You must read this book…

32. Good luck!
‫בהצלחה‬!