Jewish Jobs
Finding Jewish Jobs – Not as hard to find as you thought
How does a job seeker successfully find Jewish Jobs?
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Network, network, network!
Everyone knows someone. Tell everyone you know that you are looking for a job! You never know the guy sitting next to you in shul may have the perfect job for you.
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Online Job Boards and Online Tools
There are many online job boards and tools for Jewish Jobs. Look for the one that suits your field. The OU job board and Jewish Jobs are a great place to start for Jewish communal jobs while Nefesh would be the place for mental health professionals to start their search. If you are looking for Jewish Jobs in the caregiving niche (Jewish babysitter, nanny, senior caregiver, special needs caregiver, therapist etc), Frumcare would be the ideal place for you to search.
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Connect with fellow alumni
Particularly if you attended Jewish schools but even if you did not. People like people with whom they have something in common and a common school is a great place to start a conversation. Go to alumni meetings and events. Alumni can be your ticket to a Jewish job.
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Jewish Classifieds
Don’t forget the Jewish Classifieds in local and national Jewish newspapers such as the Jewish Press and Hamodia
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Attend local events in the community
Attend networking events, tzedaka events, local events. Figure out ahead of time who may be a good contact for you and make sure to make contact at the meeting. Then follow up!
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Use LinkedIn
Connect with your neighbors, former colleagues, fellow shul members etc. on LinkedIn. Join Jewish Jobs LinkedIn Groups such as Jewish Job Network
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Volunteer
Volunteering in the field that you are looking for a job is a great idea. It gives you experience and networking opportunities at once.
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Headhunters
Look for headhunters that specialize in Jewish Jobs.
Bonus Tips:
Make sure to update your resume and revise it to fit the job you are applying for.
Prepare for your interview. Do research about the company or family you interviewing with. Prepare answers for common questions such as “Tell me about Yourself” or “What would your ideal job look like”.
Good Luck finding a Jewish Job!