Hillel鈥檚 Jewish Career Network Hits 10,000 Users
It doesn鈥檛 matter whether it鈥檚 your first time, your tenth, or your hundredth 鈥 applying for a job is a challenge. In today鈥檚 employment landscape of AI resume-scanners, keyword-based applications, and competitive, multi-stage hiring processes, college students and graduates need to be smart and strategic about securing jobs that let them do the work they care about most.
That鈥檚 where the , comes in.
Created to bring together Jewish college students and graduates of all ages for mentoring, networking, and professional schmoozing, the Jewish Career Network helps users connect with others for career and industry advice, information about jobs in every industry, and introductions to people in their local area.
And just recently, the Jewish Career Network celebrated a major milestone. After only ten months in action, the Network now includes a community of more than 10,000 users.
鈥淭he Jewish Career Network has been my pride and joy,鈥 said Savannah Kannberg, Hillel鈥檚 Associate Director of Alumni Marketing. 鈥淜nowing that the Network serves as a connection point for over 10,000 users 鈥 this is truly community building for careers, and builds up the workforce.鈥
Members of the Jewish Career Network come from 30 countries, and include current college students, graduates of all ages, and professionals interested in providing support, mentorship, and connections. Users can search jobs and professionals by company, industry, or location; or reach out to other members who have 鈥渨illing to help鈥 listed for mentorship, specific career advice, or a resume review.
鈥淚 had a really exhaustive job search and thought I鈥檇 looked everywhere I could. Then a friend directed me to the Jewish Career Network, and I saw how much I鈥檇 missed,鈥 said Avigail Rasol (Hebrew University, Class of 2024). 鈥淏eyond the job I accepted, I got loads of other interviews and offers, way more than through any other channel. It鈥檚 really a phenomenal network.鈥
The Network goes far beyond just job searching 鈥 it鈥檚 also a connection point for recruiters and program managers to find the right people for their organizations or opportunities.
Lauren Silverman, Associate Director of Changemakers Engagement and Strategic Partnerships for Jewish Federations of North America, has used the Network to connect with young people for the Jewish , a leadership development program for Jewish young adults ages 20 to 25.
鈥淔or Changemakers in particular, because we do span both undergraduates and post-grads and focus on that stage of transition, it’s a great way for us to recruit but also a great resource for us to give to our fellows and alumni,鈥 she said.
鈥淲ith our demographic, it鈥檚 many, many people who are moving, who are looking for new jobs or mentors, and asking, 鈥榃here do I find a job?鈥 And I鈥檓 constantly saying, are you on the Career Network? Because the infrastructure is already set up for what those individuals are looking for,鈥 she added.
And those referrals make a difference. Sarah Wish, an alumna of the Changemakers program and the current U.S. program manager at , credits the Network with changing the course of her professional life.
鈥淚鈥檝e used the Jewish Career Network to find professional development opportunities, including the Changemakers experience! I鈥檓 excited to keep using it to grow professionally and personally,鈥 she said.
The Jewish Career Network is a resource for professionals at every stage of their careers 鈥 for free. Community members can be connected to a broad network of people in every industry, share open roles and upcoming events, stay in touch with alumni of their programs or recruit for upcoming cohorts, sponsor highlighted features in weekly career emails, help staff grow professionally and connect with other Jewish professionals, and so much more.
With opportunities for mentoring, sharing industry advice, and getting to know a broader community, the Jewish Career Network has something for everyone.