No More Getting Rejected: 5 steps to landing that job you want in Israel

1. Link to your Linkedin Profile on your CV

There is more chance of you getting that first interview or call if you have a link to your Linkedin

profile on your CV (under your contact information section). 93% of recruiters check out candidates

on Linkedin so why not make it easy for us recruiters to check you out whilst putting yourself a step

ahead in the game. Do not forget to make sure that your Linkedin is up to date and matches up with

your CV.

Even more impressive, custom make your Linkedin URL and avoid that long one you probably have

made from jumbled numbers and letters. To tailor make your URL, go to your Linkedin profile page,

under your profile picture you will see your Linkedin URL. Click on the "Customize Your Public Profile

URL" button next to it. Then simply choose a custom URL which should contain your name and some

numbers if need be but avoid special characters.

2. Be Specific.

When it comes to writing your CV and Linkedin page be as specific as possible - while keeping it

brief. Remember that in Israel CV’s should only be one page. A vague CV often suggests that you do

not really know what you want to be doing, not that you have broad experience in many diverse

areas. The same applies to skills and adjectives you use to describe yourself – the most overused

word on Linkedin in 2014 was “motivated” so try your best to narrow it down and be precise.

When applying for a specific job – only put information that is relevant to the job that you are

applying for. It’s great to hear that you have excellent PR skills, but if you are applying for a High-

tech job than quite frankly, it means nothing to recruiters. Also, do not apply for every job at the

same company or with the same recruiter, it makes you look desperate; find the job you think is

most suitable for you, tailor your CV to it if unsuccessful then look into applying for the other ones.

3. Stop being so Worried about your Ego and Start to Network

What I have noticed is that people are scared of “putting themselves out there” – of admitting that

they are looking for a job – but by worrying about your ego you are letting great opportunities fly

past. Tell your friends you are looking for a job, spread the word, network as much as possible! Also,

take an active stance in your job hunt, do not just sit behind your computer and wait for a good job

to come up on Janglo, IsraeEmploy, Nefesh Benefesh, Linkedin or Facebook Groups (although I must

say at Olim Jobs we do post wonderful jobs on these sites as well).

4. Apply for the Right Types of Jobs

Demographics matter. Take age for example, when it comes to Startup companies, they are often

looking for young, dynamic employees. So if you are over 45, then do not be despondent if Startup

companies do not advance with your selection process. Apply to companies whose employees have

similar characteristics to you in terms of age, level of education, values, nationality etc.

5. Experience

For those of you who want to make Aliyah – I would suggest working overseas beforehand (even if

it’s just for a year), especially if you can get in with a multinational company. Experience is a huge

component of what companies look for these days. Be it for good or bad but in many cases it’s more

important than your education.

Wishing you lots of success in landing that dream job!