The Israeli state offers the most favorable and comfortable conditions for the development of professional activities. The country has a high standard of living and a stable economic situation. These factors are fundamental for those who decide to immigrate here. Work in Israel for Russians in their specialty can be legal and illegal. It is quite difficult to find a job in this state not officially, although there are options where people without education and work skills are required. Basically, these are cleaners, loaders, etc. The legislation severely punishes employers who accept illegal immigrants.

It is much easier for people with a specialty to find contract work. There is a shortage of personnel in various directions and areas in the country. Engineers, medical workers, lawyers, as well as plumbers, welders, truck drivers, etc. are constantly required.

There is no concept of minimum wage in the country. The Israeli government decided to create a basic salary, to which benefits, additional payments, financial compensation, etc. are added.

Methods of migration for the purpose of employment in Israel

The official registration of an employee in Israel is possible with immigration in two ways:

• When opening a work visa category B1. In order to start the process of issuing a document, you should start looking for an employer, because it is he who must obtain a work permit for a foreigner. The work visa is valid for one year. There are options when specialists are required for a long time, in which case it is possible to extend the time of stay within the country for another 4 years. Applications for a work permit for foreigners are considered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the country.
• In the case of immigration under a social program. People aged 25-55 can conclude a contract. In Israel, you can find jobs in caring for the elderly and children, cleaning houses, tutoring, etc. The maximum contract period is 8 years. You can find ads that require people who are ready to work in Israel on social programs on the Internet, with the help of friends or through print media.

Employment in Israel should begin with a resume. The document should describe all the professional advantages of this specialist. The chances of finding the desired position increase if the resume is written in Hebrew. Knowledge of the national language is a big plus for those who need a highly paid job.

Having arrived in the country for the purpose of employment, it is important to have work experience. The country has a tough competition for some professions. Local retraining courses for specialists will not be superfluous. They will help to understand the peculiarities of the labor activity of the state.

List of documents for work

• Identity document (passport);
• Repatriate certificate;
• Work Visa;
• Work permit (can be either from a specific employer or from any);
• Labor book;
• Employment biography (positions held, places of work and time);
• Work permit from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
• Diplomas of education (one or more);
• Characteristics from the place of study (for students).

Job search procedure in Israel for foreigners

Working in Israel for Russians is an opportunity to guarantee themselves comfortable working conditions and high pay for their professional activities. The search for a job should start at home. If an employer is found, an interview is required. To do this, it will be enough to open a tourist visa and visit Israel for a few days. After that, the employer can apply for an immigrant job and draw up an employment contract.

In Israel, the principle of large numbers, i.e. The more resumes sent out, the more likely you are to find a suitable job. The Israeli state is famous throughout the world for its highly qualified specialists, so it is extremely important to constantly develop, improve in your profession, attend seminars, exhibitions, competitions, etc.

Women's work in Israel is most often associated with families. This is a great option for those who want to make good money, because working conditions in such situations are as convenient as possible, you don’t have to pay for accommodation, and wages are high. The search for vacancies for Russian women can also be carried out in the field of trade, medical care, and cleaning. Usually, scientists and specialists in the field of IT technologies are always required.


An important condition for employment in Israel is the absence of a criminal record and problems with the law, as well as a periodic medical examination for the presence of serious diseases.

Employment of men in Israel

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Jobs in Israel for Russian men have an unlimited range of choices. To find the most favorable working conditions, you should contact special recruitment agencies. In such organizations, they always know places where physically healthy and hardworking men are needed. The most demanded are representatives of working professions, for example, builders. Bricklayers, plasterers, painters and others - there are many options for those who are interested in part-time work, and for those who need a stable income.

It is extremely important to get a job under the contract. Drawing up a contract is a guarantee of security and honesty of the transaction. Remuneration depends on the specialty, the complexity of the work, the number of hours per working day and the region of the country. It is worth noting that Israel mainly requires male foreigners under the age of 45. With a woman, the situation is exactly the opposite. The easiest way to find a job is for women over the age of 40.

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Returnees are people who immigrated to the country under the 1952 "Law of Return". They have an edge in regards to finding jobs in Israel. If there are two applicants for a position where a specialist is required, then the employer will always give preference to a Jew.

Variety of vacancies for Russian speakers

It is no secret that there are many medical clinics in Israel, people from all over the world come here for really qualified help. The medical field is constantly in need of high-quality personnel, so the doors to the country are open for a Russian-speaking medical specialist. However, there are positions in the medical field, where emigrants will be in demand no less. This is mainly caring for the elderly in hospices. Knowledge of the language in this vacancy is welcome, but not required, so emigrants, including Russian speakers, are taken there without any problems.

Social work in Israel offers jobs such as carers for the elderly and au pairs for people of age. This is a rather difficult job from the moral side, which requires patience, endurance, understanding and compassion on the part of the employee. In this regard, there is also an age limit - 25-55 years.

Getting a job in Israel is a chance to stay in the country for permanent residence. To do this, you must not have problems with the law, as well as live in resident status for a certain amount of time.

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