Job Vacancies Decline in Israel During October
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reported a decrease in available job openings in October, with 143,770 positions open, down from September. The vacancy rate also saw a slight decline. While overall job openings fell, specific sectors like sales and construction experienced mixed trends, with some roles increasing and others decreasing.
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- Israel had 143,770 job vacancies in October, a decrease from September.
- The overall job vacancy rate in Israel fell to 4.32% in October.
- Sales positions saw a 3% increase in average vacancies from August to October.
- Software developer roles decreased by 6% in October.
- Vacancies for waiters and bartenders dropped by 10% in October.
- Construction industry roles showed mixed trends with some up and some down.
The number of available job openings in Israel decreased in October, according to data released Sunday by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). A total of 143,770 positions were open, a drop of 2,987 from September. The vacancy rate also fell slightly, from 4.4% in September to 4.32% in October.
While overall vacancies declined, trends varied across different sectors. Sales positions saw a 3% increase in average vacancies from August to October, reaching 12,117, though telemarketing roles specifically decreased by 5%. In the tech sector, engineering positions numbered 11,213, with software developer roles falling by 6% to 5,959.
Other sectors experienced notable shifts. Vacancies for waiters and bartenders dropped by 10% to 7,758, and for cooks by 4% to 4,990. Conversely, kitchen and cleaning staff positions rose by 3%. The construction industry showed mixed results, with openings for house builders and concrete layers down 7%, while roles for tilers, plasterers, and frame workers increased by 4%. Truck and bus driver positions decreased by 1%, and security guard roles fell by 3%. Caregiver positions also saw a 4% decline.
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