Sales Roles Lead Demand for Workers in Israel, Not Just Tech
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Sales positions are the most in-demand jobs in Israel, with over 12,000 vacancies, according to new data from the Central Bureau of Statistics. While overall job openings slightly decreased in October, demand for sales roles and engineers increased. Waiter and bartender positions saw the largest drop in demand. The CBS report highlights significant vacancies across various sectors, including tech, transportation, and construction.
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- Sales roles are the most in-demand jobs in Israel, with over 12,000 vacancies.
- Engineers follow closely with 11,213 average monthly job openings.
- Overall job vacancies in Israel decreased slightly to 143,770 in October.
- Demand for sales roles and engineers saw an increase, while waiter positions declined.
- Construction sector jobs also experienced a rise in demand.
- Many positions require specific training or experience, and salary data is not provided.
New data from Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) reveals that sales positions are currently the most in-demand jobs in the country, with over 12,000 vacancies. This contradicts the common assumption that high-tech roles dominate job openings. The CBS report, covering August-October, shows an average of 12,117 open sales positions monthly, encompassing roles like sales agents, representatives, and retail staff.
Engineers follow closely with an average of 11,213 vacancies across various disciplines. Other highly sought-after professions include waiters and bartenders (7,758), software developers (5,959), and transportation roles like truck and bus drivers (5,867). The data also highlights significant demand in kitchen and cleaning services (5,745), cooks (4,990), nursing care providers (4,949), and security guards (4,430).
While the overall number of job openings in Israel saw a slight decrease to 143,770 in October from 146,757 in September, demand in specific sectors is growing. Sales roles experienced a 3% increase in vacancies, and those for engineers and technicians rose by 5%. The construction sector also saw a 4% increase in demand for roles such as plasterers, tilers, and frame workers, reaching 4,356 monthly vacancies.
Conversely, the hospitality sector experienced the sharpest decline, with a 10% drop in waiter and bartender positions. Software developer roles also saw a 6% decrease, and engineering positions declined by 3%. Despite the overall slowdown, tens of thousands of jobs remain available across diverse fields, though the CBS notes that a high number of vacancies does not guarantee easy employment, as many positions require specific training, experience, or licenses, and salary information is not included.
