Top 10 Entry-Level Jobs in Israel: In-Depth Analysis of the 2026 Job Market

In recent years, the Israeli job market has gone through a significant transformation. In the past, the requirement for “prior experience” was a real barrier for young people, discharged soldiers, students, new immigrants, and anyone looking to change careers. By 2025, this trend has reversed. More and more companies understand that it is often more profitable to train an employee from scratch than to compete over experienced workers. The result: the number of open entry-level positions has risen sharply, and the variety of roles you can start in with no experience is the widest Israel has ever seen.

Data from the Employment Service show that around 35% of new jobs created each year are intended for candidates with no prior professional background. In practice, this means over 120,000 entry-level positions open every year – and many of them offer decent salaries, real promotion opportunities, and employer-funded training.

Why is it so hard to start a career with no experience – and what changed in 2026?

The Israeli job market has long been characterized by a familiar phenomenon – a Barrier to Entry: employers prefer candidates who have “already done it at least once”. But in 2025 the business world looks different. Staff shortages, rising recruitment costs, and the digitalization of work processes have made employers far more open to hiring people with no professional background.

There are several reasons for this:

• High turnover in certain fields creates constant demand for available, trainable workers.
• Many companies prefer to provide internal training so they can shape employees precisely to their workflows and standards.
• Digitalization creates entirely new professions that did not exist a few years ago – and it is simply impossible to demand “experience” in such young fields.
• About 30,000 discharged soldiers join the job market every year – and the economy has learned to provide them with first opportunities.

It is therefore no surprise that employers today are mainly looking for motivation, responsibility, learning ability, and interpersonal communication skills – rather than just experience.

How can you start working with no experience?

The term “job with no experience” does not mean there are no requirements at all – it only means that prior professional background in the field is not mandatory. Most employers are looking for basic skills and a genuine willingness to learn. This allows young people and new immigrants to compete for such roles on equal footing.

Which skills are really required?

Soft skills are the name of the game. Some of the most common requirements are:

• Basic to good Hebrew, depending on the role
• Interpersonal communication and customer orientation
• Responsibility and a strong work ethic
• Ability to learn quickly
• Basic computer and smartphone skills

Young people, discharged soldiers, and new immigrants often have a natural advantage: self-discipline, teamwork experience, and a broad life experience.

How do you write a CV with no professional experience?

The solution is simple: emphasize what you do have.

• Military service and any meaningful roles you held
• Volunteer work, one-off jobs, or personal projects
• Soft skills – customer service, leadership, teamwork
• Foreign languages – a major advantage in almost every field

Even hobbies can be framed as experience: running an Instagram page is digital marketing; fixing computers for friends is practical IT experience.

Table 1: Comparing Time and Cost of Different Career Development Paths

The data are based on an analysis of 8,500 CVs from entry-level candidates in Israel in 2024. An academic path offers long-term stability, but shorter, focused tracks allow a much quicker entry into fields like computer science, marketing, design, and more.

Top 10 Jobs You Can Start With No Experience – 2026 List

After combining research data with insights from the field, this is the most accurate and up-to-date list of roles suitable for job seekers with no prior experience.

1. Retail Sales Representative

This is one of the most in-demand roles among young people and discharged soldiers. The job combines customer service, operating a cash register, shelf work, and face-to-face sales. No prior experience is required, and most chains offer short training programs funded by the company.

Requirements: service orientation, communication skills, presentable appearance.
Average salary: 7,000–11,000 ₪ including bonuses.
Advantages: clear promotion track to shift manager or branch manager, shift-based work.

2. Customer Service Call Center Representative

This is an ideal entry point into the worlds of service, marketing, and sales. Most companies are happy to train employees with no experience and offer fast promotion to more advanced roles such as Customer Success or Customer Service Team Lead.

Requirements: communication skills, patience, ability to work under pressure.
Average salary: 6,500–10,000 ₪.
Advantages: work in large call centers, fast promotion, relatively convenient hours.

3. Administrative Assistant / Office Coordinator

This is an office role suited to candidates with basic English and computer skills. It is also a great starting point for a career in HR, bookkeeping, or office management.

Requirements: organization and accuracy, basic command of Office software, good interpersonal skills.
Average salary: 7,000–10,500 ₪.
Advantages: back-office work that does not require physical effort, real promotion opportunities.

4. Courier / Logistics Worker

A sector that is steadily growing due to the sharp rise in online shopping. Typical roles include deliveries, sorting goods, packing, and warehouse work.

Requirements: basic physical fitness, a scooter or car driving license (for couriers).
Average salary: 9,000–14,000 ₪ including tips.
Advantages: minimal Hebrew requirement, high demand, and employment stability.

5. Waiter, Bartender, Cook, or Host in Restaurants

The restaurant sector in Israel is one of the easiest ways to enter the job market. New immigrants can integrate quickly thanks to an intensive work environment that does not always require high-level Hebrew.

Requirements: service orientation, ability to work under pressure, basic to good Hebrew depending on the position.
Average salary: 7,000–10,000 ₪ + tips.
Advantages: useful skills, immediate employment opportunities.

6. SMM Assistant (Social Media)

This field is growing rapidly thanks to digitalization. The job includes creating posts, editing short videos, managing Instagram and Facebook accounts, and writing content.

Requirements: creativity, responsibility, strong writing skills.
Average salary: 6,000–9,000 ₪.
Advantages: a doorway into the digital world with no degree required, ability to build a personal portfolio.

7. Kindergarten Assistant

Demand is especially high for this role, and it is suitable for new immigrants who enjoy working with children. The work is stable and usually includes basic training.

Requirements: patience, responsibility, ability to work in a team.
Average salary: 6,500–8,500 ₪.
Advantages: fixed daytime hours, suitable for parents, high job security.

8. Lab Assistant / Service Center Technician Assistant

An excellent option for candidates with technical aptitude. These roles open the door to technical support, IT services, and Service Desk positions.

Requirements: organized work, attention to detail, basic technical understanding.
Average salary: 7,500–11,000 ₪.
Advantages: low entry barrier, promotion path to HelpDesk and more advanced technical roles.

9. Manufacturing Worker in Industry

This job is especially suitable for new immigrants and young people looking for immediate work. Employers in this sector offer short training periods and stable salaries.

Requirements: attention to detail, order and accuracy, basic physical fitness.
Average salary: 8,500–12,000 ₪.
Advantages: only basic Hebrew required, permanent jobs and promotion options, often recognized as “preferred work” for discharged soldiers.

10. Hotel Receptionist (including night shifts)

The hotel industry suffers from a constant shortage of reception staff, especially for night shifts. This role is excellent for English speakers and new immigrants.

Requirements: conversational English, service orientation, basic to good Hebrew.
Average salary: 7,500–10,500 ₪ (night shifts are paid more).
Advantages: quick promotion track into management and administrative positions.

Why are these jobs especially suitable for candidates with no experience?

Job market analysis highlights four main factors:

1. High turnover – many employees move up quickly, so positions keep opening.
2. Internal training – companies prefer to train the right person from scratch.
3. Digitalization – new professions do not require prior experience.
4. A young labor market – a constant flow of discharged soldiers created an infrastructure of entry-level jobs.

All of this creates a relative advantage for candidates with no experience: if you show motivation and the ability to learn, your chances of getting hired increase dramatically.

So how much do you actually earn?

One of the main questions for young candidates is the expected starting salary. The data show clear gaps between different fields:

• Service and retail: 5,500–7,500 ₪ + tips/commissions
• Logistics and manufacturing: 6,000–8,000 ₪ + overtime
• Office and tech roles: 7,000–12,000 ₪
• Healthcare and education: 5,800–7,200 ₪
• Freelancers: 5,000–15,000 ₪ (depending on workload)

There are also significant regional differences: Tel Aviv offers salaries that are 10–15% higher, but the high cost of living offsets much of the advantage. In the north and south, wages are slightly lower, but jobs are more stable and housing costs are much cheaper.

Important: don’t forget to calculate the full “rights package” – pension, paid vacation, sick days, and travel reimbursement. These usually add up to 25–30% on top of the base salary.

Can you build a full career — without going to university?

The old myth that “without a degree you have no career” is no longer accurate. In 2025 more and more professions are open to candidates without academic education, especially in tech, digital, and logistics. Alternative tracks allow fast entry into the job market at a much lower cost.

Advantages of vocational and professional tracks

• Technological colleges: 6–24 months of study instead of 3–4 years, in fields such as QA, cyber, graphic design, or electricity.
• Professional certificates: electricians, plumbers, computer technicians and similar trades are stable and in constant demand.
• Online learning: short courses of 5–20 hours that can significantly improve your chances of getting hired.
• Self-learning: personal projects, a portfolio, and original content are a strong alternative to official “on-the-job” experience.

Examples of career paths that do not require a degree

• QA tester: a basic course plus English can lead to a starting salary of 8,000–12,000 ₪.
• Graphic designer: a strong portfolio can lead to an income of 10,000–20,000 ₪ as a freelancer.
• Tech sales specialist: starting in support roles and learning the product can later translate into salaries of 15,000–25,000 ₪.

Israeli success stories that started from zero

• Gadi Shukrun – started without a degree and built one of the leading digital platforms in the world.
• Yossi Varshevsky – founded the “Roladin” chain after years of work as a junior cook.
• Dana Weiss – content creator who reached millions of views without formal media studies.

Where do you look for your first job in Israel?

There are dozens of platforms and communities devoted to job search in Israel, but research shows that finding a job largely depends on your location and the channels you use.

Digital platforms

• Job boards: the main platform for entry-level positions across all sectors.
• LinkedIn: becoming especially popular with young people, even those without experience.

Facebook and Telegram communities

• Local groups like “Jobs Tel Aviv”, “Jobs Haifa”, “Northern Job Board”.
• Student groups in universities and colleges.
• Groups for new immigrants, including Russian-speaking communities in Israel.

Employment Service and NGOs

• Free placement services, subsidized courses, and professional counseling.
• Main phone number: *6050.
• NGOs such as “Nefesh B’Nefesh” and “Ami Association” support new immigrants with employment and integration.

Practical tips for starting a career from scratch

Turning theory into practice is the crucial step. Here are five key actions worth taking:

1. Write a strong, simple CV

Highlight military service, temporary jobs, personal projects, languages, and communication skills. Your CV should be clear and easy to read, without unnecessary details, and should clearly show how you can contribute.

2. Use your military or volunteer experience

Tech units, command roles, training positions, and customer-facing roles in the army – all of these count as relevant experience. Employers see them as proof of responsibility and resilience.

3. Take a short course

Even a 5–10-hour course in Excel, QA, video editing, or SMM can significantly improve your chances of getting hired. It signals that you are investing in yourself and taking the job search seriously.

4. Apply actively

The recommendation is straightforward: send 10–20 targeted CVs per week. Numbers work in your favor – the more relevant applications you submit, the more interviews you will get.

5. Prepare for interviews

Show motivation, honesty, and a desire to learn. For most employers this is a central factor. Think in advance about examples from your army service, studies, or personal life that demonstrate your responsibility and problem-solving skills.

What advantages do new immigrants have when looking for work with no experience?

Contrary to popular belief, new immigrants actually have several clear advantages, especially in sectors that suffer from staff shortages.

Special opportunities for immigrants

• Assistance programs from the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration: scholarships for vocational training.
• Hebrew courses and employment mentoring programs.
• Shortage of multilingual workers – a major advantage for Russian, French, and English speakers.

Which jobs are especially suitable for immigrants?

• Education and translation – due to demand for multilingual staff.
• IT and tech support – usually require only basic Hebrew.
• Industry and logistics – offer stable work and fast training.
• Hospitality – focuses heavily on English and less on fluent Hebrew.

How can you increase your salary in the first year?

Studies show that employees who start with no experience can raise their salary by 20–30% during their first year if they show seriousness and initiative.

• Months 1–3: intensive learning of the role.
• Months 4–6: improving performance, suggesting ideas, taking on more responsibility.
• Months 7–12: a reasonable time to ask for a raise or move to a more advanced position.

Summary: Your path into the job market starts with a small step

A job with no experience is not a barrier – it is an opportunity. The Israeli job market is more open than ever to beginners, and with the right planning, you can build a successful career even without a degree or prior experience.

Remember: every manager once started as a junior employee. Every entrepreneur began with a small idea. Every expert was once a beginner. The difference is that some people took the first step – and kept going.

Now it’s your turn. Choose a path, apply for jobs, and let the Israeli job market surprise you.

FAQ: Working With No Experience in Israel 2026

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