The Idiot’s Guide to Finding a Job in Israel

September 7, 2008 - 3:34 PM by Benji

Looking for a job in the Holy Land?  Many are.  Hi-tech is soaring, the shekel is strong, and the jobs, especially if you’re a native English-speaker, are there for the taking.

That said, if you’re not a native Israeli, you best be prepared for some cultural differences.  Here’s a quick sample from “The Idiot’s Guide to Finding a Job in Israel.” 

So how does someone get an interview anyway?  It’s all about Vitamin P here…short for “proteksia” or “having connections”. Knowing someone high up typically helps. Of course, “someone” can also be defined as the “son of the brother of the girl who used to date your uncle’s cousin”. When questioned, you should pretend as if this person is the best friend you have ever had and refer to him as a “gever” (guy) or “ach sheli” (my brother) at least 37 times in discussion. If you pull this off believably, congratulations, you just landed yourself a job.

You can read the entire entry here.  Enjoy!

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One Comment on The Idiot’s Guide to Finding a Job in Israel

  1. Jacob from JobMob on Tue, Sep 16th 2008 9:14 AM

    2. Hey Benji, great post, makes me laugh no matter how many times I read it.

    Stumbled this for you:
    http://jobmob.stumbleupon.com/review/25457599/

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