Whether you are considering a move to Israel or are already here, you have probably heard that a lot of English-speaking immigrants are working for companies in the United States. Some of the benefits of this arrangement are the ability to work in English, a more familiar workplace environment, the ability to use skills unique to the US market and the possibility of earning a higher salary.
But how do olim find these jobs? Where can you find US companies that are open to employing Israelis?
Outsourcing companies
There are a number of Israeli companies that specialize in outsourcing and hire Israelis to work for their clients in the US. You benefit from the network that the company has already built, which can make finding a job easier. On the other hand, whenever there is a middleman, you need to consider the expense of that intermediary and whether you want to work for an outsourcing company rather than directly with an American company.
Popular outsourcing companies include:
Job sites
Check out job websites and filter for work from home or remote positions. English-speaking Israeli job boards are likely to have more options for remote work with American companies. The advantage of these sites is that companies that are listed on these sites have chosen to appear there since they are specifically looking for Israeli employees.
These are some boards that focus on English-speaking jobs:
- Nefesh B’Nefesh Israel Job Board
- Janglo
- Anglo-Israel Job Network
- Jobs In Israel For Native English-Speakers
Research companies
Make a list of the companies in your industry that you might like to work at. Then do some online research to see who their employees are. Do they have employees who clearly live in Israel? Or perhaps they have a remote work policy and hire employees from different areas of the US or abroad? Even if these companies aren’t specifically looking to hire Israelis, there’s a chance that they would be open to hiring someone living in Israel. Apply through the regular channels and emphasize that you would like to work remotely.
Here are some websites where you can find remote jobs (although you have to check whether specific companies will hire residents of Israel):
Networking
It’s been said before that many jobs in Israel are procured through networking. You can often get a job based on who you know, and that is true for remote jobs for US companies as well. Go to networking events, connect online to people in your industry and tell everyone you know that you’re looking for work in an American company. The more people you know who are working for US companies (whether they live in Israel or the US), the easier it will be to find out about available jobs.
The next step
Once you find that remote job, the next step is to figure out how you will get paid and how you will report your income to the Israeli government. You can find some general advice on this dilemma in the article: How to Work from Israel for a US-based Company. For individualized guidance, book a consultation with us at info@route38.co.il.