Are you dreaming of a flexible job that doesn’t require commuting? Do you have a situation which makes it hard to work outside the house? It sounds like you’re a perfect candidate for a remote work from home job!
The good news is that Covid has brought about a permanent change in the workplace, and working from home is more popular than ever before. However, many workplaces have integrated work from home into their existing work policies, offering hybrid jobs where you can work from home once or twice a week, but are expected to come into the office on the other days.
Jobs that are entirely work from home do exist in Israel, especially in industries in which face-to-face interactions are less important and technology can be relied on heavily. Some of the industries in which work from home is more popular include:
- Online teaching
- Editing and proofreading
- Graphic design
- Digital marketing
- Data entry
- Virtual assistant/office manager
- Grant writing
- Translation
In addition to looking for jobs in industries which lend themselves to work from home, another way to find a remote job is by applying to work for a small business in any industry. Small businesses often do not have office space and equipment for employees, so they prefer to hire people who will work from their own home office. Working in a small business may also offer other advantages, such as more diverse job responsibilities and the excitement of building something from the ground up.
Now that technology has turned the world into one big global village, your remote work from home job doesn’t have to be for an Israeli company. Many overseas companies want to hire people in Israel, due to the large pool of talent in the country as well as the attractive costs. In many cases, it’s possible to make aliyah and bring your job on aliyah too. You continue working for the same company from your home office in Israel instead of from the office in your previous location.
If you’re already in Israel, you can look for job listings for remote positions which are posted on social media platforms and online job search sites. For more advice on how to find these types of jobs, see How to Find US Companies Open to Employing Israelis.
If fully remote work and maximum flexibility are crucial to your wellbeing, consider freelancing in your chosen profession. When you freelance, your boss can’t suddenly decide employees must come into the office, you set your own hours and you decide how much work to take on. On the other hand, you have to drum up business and have to manage clients, marketing, admin and finances.
Remember that a remote work relationship, whether for an Israeli company, an overseas firm or in a freelance capacity, is first and foremost based on trust. Your employer or client needs to trust that you are doing high-quality work in a timely manner, that you are available for calls or meetings and that you have their best interests at heart. Once trust is built, you can maintain a long and fruitful working relationship without ever leaving your house to go to work.