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CONTENTS Letter from the team
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Israel 2016
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Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
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Discovering your inner vision
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Launch your career
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Masa grants & scholarships
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Let’s chat sometime
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How to kick start your career in Israel
LETTER FROM THE TEAM
Dear Reader From our experience, we understand that making your first career choices can be a stressful undertaking. High-school and college often feel like “limbo years” – you realize you are supposed to be thinking about what you want to do in life, but you have no idea where to begin. So, where do you turn? At Top Israel Interns, we guide you in the next step of your professional journey. Our team already has access to one of the widest networks of internships in Israel, and our mission is to help you take those very steps of jump-starting your career outside of academia. Our motto has always been: ‘why be average, when you can be exceptional?’ That’s why we are dedicated to matching the workers of tomorrow with leading global companies and innovative organizations, from just about any field out there. If at any point while reading this e-book, you have any questions, we hope you will not hesitate to give us a call or drop us an e-mail. We look forward to continuing the conversation, and helping you enter the job market smoothly and successfully. Sincerely,
The Team @ Top Israel Interns
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Why Israel? The interns that come from abroad provide Israeli companies with a much-needed foreign perspective. Whether you're from the US, UK, Brazil, Russia, Spain, or anywhere else in the world, the reality is that you are a valuable resource to companies with headquarters or branches in Israel. As the StartUp Nation, Israel is searching for fresh talent to contribute to its ventures and operations. On the other side of the coin, Israel's appeal to international interns does not only include the advancements in clean energy, conflict resolution, and business, it’s also about the culture that allows interns to contribute at a truly professional level.
ISRAEL 2016
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n the past few decades, Israel’s economic growth has often been described as miraculous. Many were shocked that even during the global financial crisis of 2008, Israel’s economy was barely hit, and continued developing into one of the most dynamic and innovation-based economies on the planet. In a recent Foreign Trade Conference in Tel Aviv, Naftali Bennet, Israel’s former Minister of Finance said: “we have an economy that is growing very nicely, our exports to Europe are growing, and our hi-tech is at record terms regarding IPOs of Israeli companies and the number of foreign investments.” At Top Israel Interns, we’ve always believed that if you wish to gain international experience abroad, then Israel is your perfect choice. Whether you wish to build a career in PR, Medicine, Art, Psychology, Finance, Law, or any other field, you will find a great stepping stone in Israel. Aside from the invaluable professional experience you will gain, Israel also offers the fresh scents of the marketplaces in Jerusalem, and the cool waves of the Tel Aviv beaches. We invite you to explore our Internship Programs. There’s never been a better time to discover the land of milk and honey while launching your career.
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TEL AVIV OR JERUSALEM? Tel Aviv
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el Aviv, Israel’s leading metropolis is known as “the city that never sleeps.” The beach-side urban center is cosmopolitan, modern, and vibrant. Tel Aviv was the first modern city to be built in Israel, and is very much the country’s economic and cultural center. The city hosts a rich night life while residents and tourists alike attend nightclubs, bars, and open-air cafes until the early hours of the morning.
This charming city is home to a worldclass art and architecture scene, and a diverse range of entertainment venues and festivals. Interning in opportunity melting-pot enjoying the in the most East!
Tel Aviv will give you the to be part of Israel’s of innovation, while hustle and bustle of living liberal city in the Middle
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TEL AVIV OR JERUSALEM?
Jerusalem Interning in Jerusalem will offer you a spectacular opportunity to grow and explore both socially and professionally. While living in the hub of Israel’s political and commercial scene, you will have access to an endless array of specialized internship placements, and the chance to delve into Israel’s magnificent history, explore it’s hidden treasures, and experience Jerusalem’s dynamic and multi-cultural lifestyle first-hand.
Tel Aviv, Israel’s second-largest city is known as “the city that never sleeps.” The beach-side urban center is cosmopolitan, modern, and vibrant.
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xperience what it’s like to work in the heart of Israel’s capital city, and live in one of Jerusalem’s most trendy and charming neighborhoods. Our accommodations are located just minutes away from the famous Machane Yehuda marketplace and only a short walk from the Old City and main central station.
Tel Aviv was the first modern city to be built in Israel, and is very much the country’s economic and cultural center. The city hosts a rich night life, while residents and tourists alike attend nightclubs, bars, and open-air cafes until the early hours of the morning.
We invite you to live in this young community of students and artists, while experiencing the buzzing nightlife and authentic Israeli atmosphere.
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DISCOVERING YOUR INNER VISION So, you've decided to take your a chance on Israel, and “It’s a beautiful when career So, you've decided to thing take your chance on Israel, and the and only athing you come need together.” now is to find the right the only thingpassion you need now is to find the right organization for you. organization for you.- Unknown So, you've When decided choosing to take yourthe chance Israel, there and theare onlyseveral thing you rightonplace key need now is to find the rightthe organization for you. When choosing right place there are several key
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When choosing the right place there are several key questions you need to ask yourself: 1. What did you study/are you studying in College?
1. What did you study/are you studying in College?
1 What did you study / are you studying in college?
2. Where do you see yourself, career-wise, five years 2. Where do you see yourself, career-wise, five years from now? 2 Where do you see yourself, career-wise, five years from now? from now? Which subjects, topics, do you free readtime? about 3 Which 3. subjects, or topics, do youor about during 3. Which subjects, orread topics, do youyour read about during during your free time? your freewill time? 4 Which companies provide you with the resources to learn more about what you're already interested in?
4. Which companies will provide you with the 4. Which companies will provide you with the resources to learn morewillabout what you're already Answering these 4 simple questions give you a surprisingly insightful resources to learn more about what you're already backdrop to the direction you should head down when choosing an interested in? interested in? internship opportunity. Answering these 4 simple questions will give you a Answering these 4 simple questions will give you a surprisingly insightful backdrop to the direction you surprisingly insightful backdrop to the direction you should head down when choosing an internship should head down when choosing an internship opportunity. opportunity.
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER
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t's crucial to understand that even when you step outside the classrooms of academia, you never want to stop learning. An internship is the perfect chance to be exposed to the skills, and day-to-day tasks necessary to be a super employee. Once you choose your desired field, be sure to check out our exceptional database of available internships.
We have internships available in just about every sector of the Israeli economy. By joining our 5-Month Internship, or Summer Program, not only will you experience a refreshingly new culture, you will also gain that first hand-experience employers crave so much.
“I’ve learned more than I could have imagined, I’ve changed my mind and changed it back, I’ve traveled, laughed until I cried, and made amazing friends”
JENNA KRUGER / 28
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MASA GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS ABOUT MASA ISRAEL JOURNEY Masa Israel, a public-service organization founded by the Prime Minister’s Office of the Government of Israel, together with The Jewish Agency for Israel, is the leading organization in the long term Israel experience space, and it sets the industry standard. Since its founding, over 110,000 young Jews (18-30) from more than 60 countries have participated in Masa Israel programs. Masa leads this experiential educational effort with a diverse portfolio of 2-12-month study, service, and career development programs for young Jews (1830). Masa Israel offers unique educational experiences beyond the scope of the participant’s main program, with a particular emphasis on excellence and leadership programming for qualifying participants. Masa’s transformational, authentic Israel experiences, among the best in the international experience space, empower participants to develop as individuals, while also developing a robust global professional network that includes Israelis and Jews from around the world.
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articipants of Top Israel Interns are eligible for the Masa Israel Journey grant. If you are Jewish, between the ages of 21 and 30 and haven’t yet done a long term program in Israel, you are eligible for an up to $3,000 Masa scholarship. Needs-based scholarships of an additional $1,500 are also available from Masa. Applicants from outside the US, can apply for up to $4,500 in scholarships (plus needs-based funds).
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Masa Israel Journey offers every eligible participant a grant of $500 – $4,500 towards participating in a program in Israel. www.masaisrael.org
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LET’S CHAT SOMETIME
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s the "Start-up Nation," Israel is increasingly becoming an exciting location to launch a career no matter what field you wish to break into. Our vast network of internships include everything from research positions in medicine, and technology, to entrepreneurial settings, or roles in psychology, and public relations. Our internship coordinators are constantly expanding our choices of internships, and are eager to help you find the perfect organization to boost your career.
Speak to an Internship Placement Advisor Today! US +1-888-366-2578 UK +44-20-3808-6656 IL +972-2654-0740 info@topisraelinterns.com www.topisraelinterns.com