Use the Israeli Sherut HaTa’asuka – Employment Service to open a jobseeker file, search for jobs, and, where relevant, register for unemployment.

After registering on the Employment Service website, log into your personal area, choose ‘Initial registration to the office - רישום ראשוני ללשכה, book an appointment at your local Lishka, and arrive there within 14 days to complete your registration.

As a new Oleh, contact the Employment Division of the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and ask to speak with a Yoetz Ta’asuka – employment counselor about your profession, possible retraining, and government support.

The Employment Division provides Olim and returning residents with employment counseling, guidance on job search and Israeli workplace expectations, and, for those who qualify, participation in the cost of professional training through voucher programs.

Prepare an “Israeli-style” CV

Have an English and Hebrew CV tailored to Israeli expectations and to your target roles

Optimize your LinkedIn profile

Make sure your profile is complete, indicates that you are in Israel or planning Aliyah, and clearly shows what roles you are seeking. LinkedIn is one of the premier ways of looking for professional jobs in Israel; keep it up to date and let people know you are looking

• Register with headhunters and manpower agencies that cover your sector (general, high-tech, NGO, executive etc.)
• Use profession-specific boards (for example, health professions, social work, teachers, sciences)
• Where relevant, also check the websites of public employers (government ministries, hospitals, universities) for sector-specific opening
• If you are interested in remote or freelance work, use work-from-home and global freelance sections

• Join job-related Facebook groups by city, language, and profession
• Check municipality websites and local Facebook pages for public sector and community roles
• For academic, research, or administrative work, check university career pages and alumni networks