Tal Shtainman, head of Israel at LinkedIn Talent Solutions, at Tel Aviv International Salon event
(Video: Marc Faust)
The Tel Aviv International Salon, Yedioth Ahronoth and Ynetnews hosted an event on Tuesday featuring Tal Shtainman, head of Israel at LinkedIn Talent Solutions. The event, part of the Salon’s new “Business Leaders Series,” attracted a large crowd of young professional English-speaking Olim eager to learn about LinkedIn, career development, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Shtainman, who has led LinkedIn’s Talent Solutions since 2022, shared her expertise on leveraging AI tools for career growth in the Israeli market. She emphasized the transformative potential of AI in job searching, networking, and skills training. "AI is not just a buzzword," she explained. "It's a formidable tool that, when used correctly, can significantly enhance your career trajectory – especially in Israel."
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Tal Shtainman, head of Israel at LinkedIn Talent Solutions, at Tel Aviv International Salon event
(Photo: Marc Faust)
The discussion highlighted LinkedIn's importance as a platform for career development, particularly for English-speaking Olim and early-stage hi-tech employees in Israel. Shtainman underscored LinkedIn's role in providing access to new and local job opportunities, as well as digital tools tailored to the Israeli market.
"LinkedIn is your gateway to a global network, but in Israel, it also offers the capability to connect to local industry figures, in addition to learning and creating opportunities that can advance your career goals," she said.
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Tal Shtainman, head of Israel at LinkedIn Talent Solutions, at Tel Aviv International Salon event
(Photo: Marc Faust)
The Tel Aviv International Salon, the largest speakers’ forum in Israel, initiated its “Business Leader Series” to provide a platform for thought-provoking discussions and career development insights for Israel’s young professional Olim community.
Since its establishment in 2009, the Salon has welcomed numerous influential Israeli and global leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former prime minister Yair Lapid, former defense minister Benny Gantz, former CIA and Mossad chiefs, senior Israeli officials and global leaders, and media personalities such as Douglas Murray and Bari Weiss.
The evening concluded with participants gaining a deeper understanding of harnessing AI for their long-term benefit and the importance of platforms like LinkedIn in navigating today’s job market. It also highlighted the potential of further empowering the English-speaking Olim community, which plays a crucial role in Israel’s economy.
As Israel continues to face a reality where hundreds of thousands of essential workers are on the front lines in northern and southern Israel, the event reinforced the strategic value of equipping young professional Olim with the tools they need to thrive in Israel's dynamic work environment, ensuring they can make significant contributions to the country's economic growth and innovation.
Marc Faust is a Business & Innovation Contributor at Ynetnews and part of Tel Aviv International Salon’s “Business Leaders Series”, which is hosting influential Israeli and global business leaders for Israel’s young professional Olim community. He is also the Managing Director of Givah Group International, a leading strategic consulting and management firm based in the U.S. and Israel.