What is Yom Hame’a?

The purpose of the Yom Hame’a is to test recruiters in a variety of skills so that they can be sorted to their best placement that combines the needs of the military, the individual's abilities and desires. Yom Hame’a is done completely in Hebrew.

● Treatment of the person

● Command

● Team Work

● Framework Behavior

● Maturity

● Investment and Determination

● Information Processing

● Authority and Organization

● Technical and Operational

● Sustained Attention

● Spatial Perception

● Instruction

Some of the scores are given based on exercises or specific tests and some are given based on performance throughout the whole day. At the end of the day each category is given a score based on their performance in each of the categories. The scores are ranked on a scale from 1-5, and they are available to be seen in the “My Area” page on the “Mitgaisim” website.

How is it all done?

Yom Hame’a is done virtually, split up into to parts:

1. The first part consists of computerized tests that are done by each participant by themselves.

2. The second part is group-based and is done on Zoom in groups of 6.

Some of the participants will complete the Zoom first and then the computerized tests, and some will complete it vise-versa.

How is the day itself handled?

Different from the Tzav Rishon (First Order) which is managed by the military, Yom Hame’a is managed by two civilian institutes: The girls Yom Hame’a is managed by “Adam Milo” and the boys Yom Hame’a is managed by “Keinan Shefi”. The hours of Yom Hame’a are between 8:00-16:00. You must be available 30 minutes before it begins for registration and login.

Pay Attention!

1. For any question or technical issue throughout the Yom Hame’a, you are free to contact the phone number of the civilian institute that is in charge of the Yom Hame’a (their phone number will be given in the morning).

2. For any question regarding the Yom Hame’a before or after it happens - you are to contact the Meitav helpline through their various channels.

3. If you live abroad, you are free to contact Meitav’s digital channels for setting up the hours of your Yom Hame’a.

Before the Yom Hame’a

Two days before the Yom Hame’a you will receive an Email with a link to the computerized tests or the Zoom (depending which part of the day you begin with), you will also be added to a WhatsApp group where you will be able to get answers to questions throughout the process. In the afternoon you will get the relevant links for you for the second part.

Requirements for the Yom Hame’a

● Yom Hame’a is done strictly through a computer, with continuous internet connection, a working camera, external mouse, a microphone and Zoom installed.

● Paper and writing utensils.

● Your ID.

● A quiet and comfortable environment.

If you do not have suitable conditions to be tested at home, please contact us to coordinate a physical arrival date at the screening center closest to your home. From there, you will undergo the screening online. The institutes are located in the following cities: Tel Aviv, Haifa, Beer Sheva and Jerusalem.

Preparation for the Yom Hame’a

As part of your preparation for the Yom Hame’a, you can complete the study guide on the “Mitgaisim” website!

https://www.mitgaisim.idf.il/%D7%9B%D7%AA%D7%91%D7%95%D7%AA/%D7%9B%D7%AA%D7%91%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%A6%D7%99%D7%A8-%D7%94%D7%96%D7%9E%D7%9F/%D7%99%D7%95%D7%9D-%D7%94%D7%9E%D7%90%D7%94/%D7%9C%D7%95%D7%9E%D7%93%D7%AA-%D7%99%D7%95%D7%9D-%D7%94%D7%9E%D7%90%D7%94/#/

Appealing Yom Hame’a Scores

You may send an appeal regarding the scores you received by filling out your information in the following link:

https://meitav-frontend.wiz.digital.idf.il/m/d5j6tpj8vz

Reasons to Appeal your Yom Hame’a Scores:

● If you felt that on the day of examination that you were not at your best health-wise, emotionally or otherwise.

● If you have made an improvement with your skills through experience. Such as: Shnat Sherut or Mechina.

● If during the examination you experienced a technical difficulty. For instance, a power outage, connection problems or noise.

● If you are certain that the scores you got do not reflect your abilities.

You can send an appeal using the format that is in the “Documents” on the “Mitgaisim” website.

Pay attention, requesting to re-do the Yom Hame’a is a one time request.

You have a single opportunity to appeal your Yom Hame’a, regardless of the reason. Should you decide to re-appeal after your request has been denied, your new application will be reviewed only if a minimum of one year has passed since your previous appeal, and if you are currently in a Mechina or Shnat Sherut.

If your application is approved, you will receive the higher category grade of the two examinations.

Re-taking a test and improving your grades, does not guarantee the opening of another preference questionnaire or a change in your placement.

The processing time for the application and the response to the recruiter - up to 14 days from the date of submission of the application.

Good luck to you all!