The Preferences Questionnaire blocks additional positions

The Preferences Questionnaire that each IDF candidate (“Malshab”) receives is adapted according to their personal data, which was determined during the First Call-up and Yom-Hame'a (for girls only). Filing out the questionnaire is very important, but at the same time, filling out the questionnaire does not block you from requesting other positions that are not listed in the questionnaire. You can apply for a personal request in order to be placed or in a specific position in the personal area of the “Mitgaisim” Website

If I rate only one position in the questionnaire as the highest priority, does it increase my chances of getting it?

The answer is NO! Contrary to popular belief, if you rate only one role in the options given to you in the Preferences Questionnaire, even if you mark it as the highest priority, your chances of getting it will still be low! Many candidates believe that in order to be assigned a specific position; they have to rate only that position in the questionnaire, but this is incorrect. It is recommended that you specify a wide variety of roles in the questionnaire in order to open various options

You Receive the Preferences Questionnaire by mail

In the past, the preferences questionnaire was emailed to you, this is also where the word "Manila" comes from, but today you will receive the Preferences Questionnaire on the “Mitgaisim”. When the questionnaire is opened you will be notified via your mobile phone. After which you can log in to the personal area of the website and complete the questionnaire

Some questionnaires are "better" than others

You can read all about the various military roles you are offered in the preferences questionnaire on the “Mitgaisim” Website. When filling out the questionnaire, we recommend that you read in depth about each position so you can rate the questionnaire in the best possible way. The number of "worlds" that will open in the questionnaire varies for each candidate; therefore, there is no questionnaire that is "better" than another. It is recommended to consult with friends / siblings / parents when rating the questionnaire

The preference questionnaire cannot be rated more than once

You will be given the closing date of the Preferences Questionnaire. Until then, you can update and change the ratings you have set as long as the questionnaire is still open. Yet, it is advisable to fill out the questionnaire as soon as possible