Sales, Engineering Roles Lead Israel's In-Demand Jobs Amid Market Shift
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Israel's job market saw a drop to 144,000 vacancies in October, but demand remains high in specific fields. Sales roles led with over 12,000 openings, followed by engineering positions. The hospitality sector experienced a significant 10% decrease in available jobs for waiters and bartenders. The Central Bureau of Statistics data indicates an uneven demand across professions, with some sectors growing while others decline.
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- Sales positions were the most in-demand in Israel, averaging over 12,000 monthly vacancies.
- Engineering roles ranked second with over 11,000 available positions, despite a 3% decrease.
- Hospitality jobs for waiters and bartenders saw a 10% drop in openings.
- Overall job vacancies in Israel fell to approximately 144,000 in October.
- Demand for workers remains uneven across different professions in Israel.
The number of available job openings in Israel decreased to approximately 144,000 in October, according to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). Despite the overall decline, several sectors continue to experience high demand for workers.
Sales positions were the most sought-after, averaging 12,117 vacancies per month between August and October 2026, a 3% increase from the previous period. This category includes various sales roles, from representatives to shop assistants. Engineers followed, with an average of 11,213 open positions, though this represented a 3% decrease. Software developers also saw significant demand, with 5,959 monthly vacancies, but this was a 6% drop.
A notable decline of 10% was observed in the hospitality sector, with an average of 7,758 openings for waiters and bartenders. Chef positions also decreased by 4% to 4,990 monthly vacancies. Conversely, roles in kitchen and cleaning services saw a 3% rise, reaching 5,745 openings.
Demand remains high for drivers, security guards, and caregivers. Truck and bus driver positions averaged 5,867 vacancies, a 1% decrease. Caregiver roles in institutions and homes averaged 4,949, down 4%, while security guard positions fell 3% to 4,430. In contrast, engineers and technicians experienced a 5% increase in demand, with 4,676 openings.
The CBS survey, conducted since 2009, tracks businesses with five or more employees. While October saw a general dip in job openings to 143,770 (seasonally adjusted), the demand across professions is uneven. Some sectors, like sales and engineering, are seeing growth or sustained high demand, while others, such as software development and hospitality, are experiencing a downturn.
