The Employment Service in Ashkelon: how to register and look for work
The Employment Service (Lishkat Ta'asuka) branch in Ashkelon is at 9 Katznelson Street; the branch phone number is 077-271-8800. Registering there establishes jobseeker status, which also matters for claiming unemployment benefits from Bituach Leumi.
The branch's reception schedule is: Sunday, Wednesday and Friday from 08:30 to 11:30 and 12:30 to 14:30, and Monday and Thursday from 08:30 to 13:30. Registration for new jobseekers is accepted only until 11:00, so it's worth planning the visit with time to spare.
Beyond registering jobseeker status, the branch helps with job matching and career guidance; nationwide job listings are published on the taasuka.gov.il portal. For questions, you can email the branch or call the number listed above.
What to know before your first visit
- New jobseeker registration — accepted only until 11:00
- Sunday, Wednesday and Friday hours — with a break from 11:30 to 12:30
- Monday and Thursday — continuous hours from 08:30 to 13:30
Registering at the employment office is a prerequisite for claiming unemployment benefits from Bituach Leumi, so plan your visit right after losing your job rather than putting it off. Beyond registration, the office also helps with job matching and career guidance, and nationwide listings are gathered on the taasuka.gov.il portal.
FAQ
- Where is the Employment Service branch in Ashkelon?
- At 9 Katznelson Street, phone 077-271-8800.
- Until what time can I register for the first time?
- New jobseeker registration is accepted only until 11:00.
- Why register with the employment service?
- It's a requirement for claiming unemployment benefits from Bituach Leumi and for getting job-search assistance.
- Where can I browse nationwide job listings?
- On the taasuka.gov.il portal, which lists current job openings.