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I wanted to thank the NBN team for setting me up with my first job in Israel! I couldn't have found this position without you! I am so glad I turned to NBN for help.

--Taire, NBN 2011

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The NBN Employment Department sent me the links from their job board. I sent my resume to positions that I thought were relevant and gave my specific information to the NBN Employment Department. A month later I get a reply from someone who got my resume from the NBN Employment Department. I was thrilled!

-Amy, NBN 2010

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To start me off, NBN gave me all the necessary tools and resources to begin the search. And the best part about this all was that they themselves were looking out for me, and sending my resume to any fitting positions they found. With their help, I landed my first job in Israel in a very reasonable about of time. A big thank you to the NBN Employment Department!

-Donna, NBN 2010

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The NBN Employment Department gave us realistic expectations and helped us prepare a game plan - who to meet, which sectors are looking, how to make and approach potential contacts. Throughout the process, it was evident how the NBN staff care and do their utmost to help new Olim transition successfully. I found a wonderful job (that matches 100% what I desired in a position) because the NBN Employment Counselor saw a position and cared enough to send my resume in to the company. I received a phone call not too long after, and a few interviews later I am happily employed!

-Amy, NBN 2010

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Thank you for your smile! I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate the talk we had after the linked-in session. Thank you for listening. I will be in touch. From my heart, thank you for everything!

-Polly, NBN 2008

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I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for all of your assistance yesterday. I walked into your office not quite knowing what to expect and was amazed by the type of assistance that you were able to provide.

-Nir

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I started looking for a job on my own as soon as I arrived in Israel and after three months without a decent break, I reached out to NBN for help. NBN told me that they would start sending out my resume which I thought would be a nice, extra outlet. I was feeling hopeless, but now I am now very happily employed thanks to NBN who connected me with my current employer! Thank you NBN

-Tamar, NBN 2011

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I made an appointment at the NBN office to review my new resume tailored for the Israeli market.  The advice they give one is advice anyone who is job hunting knows - network, network, network.  What NBN gave me was a built-in network that I could immediately start to connect with.  However the most important thing I received was the belief that I had a great team behind me and that I am not alone!

-Ayala, NBN 2010

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I would like to say that the employment department for Nefesh b'Nefesh has been unflagging in its dedication to finding jobs for new olim - following through and helping at every stage, responsive to all inquiries, and always on the lookout for what is best for the oleh.

-Kim, NBN 2005

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Sales Professionals

Thank you to David Bitton, Regional Sales Manager for Europe at Strategy Runner, for participating in this interview. If you have further questions, please be in touch with David at bitton18@gmail.com.

What is your current position?
I am the regional sales manager for Europe at Strategy Runner, a hi-tech company that develops trading software & provides algorithmic automated trading systems for investors.

How did you find your job?
It was difficult. It took a lot of searching, and it really was a full time
job. I spent many hours a day searching the dozens of web sites, sending
my resume out and following up on them. Then there were the job interviews that took up part of each day. I finally found my job through an application I submitted on www.linkedin.com.

What experience do you need to get into your field?
One or two years of work experience in the field, and the right personality. You need to have thick skin and be persistent and organized.

Upper management positions in sales will require extensive experience – at least 5 years. In addition, for upper management, the more degrees the better - and an MBA is ideal.

What degree should someone making Aliyah come with, in order to break into your field?
It would probably help to have a BA in economics. If you are looking to work in upper level sales management, you will need an MBA.

Does it make any difference whether you studied in Israel or abroad?
No.

What are the benefits of working in this field?
There are several benefits: flexible hours; the fact that you are not always stuck in an office; the potential for high pay; and the opportunity to travel abroad.

What is the salary range?
For upper level management positions in a hi-tech company, the average salary is 25,000+ NIS/month, plus a car and commissions, etc. For a lower level position such as an account manager, I would say somewhere around 15,000+ NIS/month, plus car and other benefits.

What opportunities are currently available in your field?
Across the board, there are thousands of jobs available in sales, right now.

Any advice for students looking to go into your field?
Sales positions can be lucrative, but that is because it happens to be a difficult field. Most companies partly - or completely - depend on your ability to survive. The spot light is always on you.

I would suggest that you start out working in high tech companies, or in fields that you really enjoy. Read a lot of books about sales strategy, and develop your connections.

How do you feel about working and living here in Israel?
I love it! Israel is the best and only place in the world for Jews to live!

Other advice?
It is a tough field to break into, and it requires both diligence and perseverance.
One tip: I advise you to study and to take courses in sales, objection handling and time management. In particular, I recommend Miller Heiman's Online Learning Guide.