Finding a Job

Last activity 27 January 2017 by MariaMoli

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XeeschanViP10 September 2015 11:27:27

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Well, for the major number of people posting to ask if one can find a job in Turkey, I figured I would write a short manual! Its no rocket science, but still...

Istanbul is a great place to live in, and finding work here is the same story as everywhere else

The tips for finding job in Turkey are pretty much the same as finding a job in Australia, Germany, Pakistan, Kenya, States, Montenegro, Mars and almost everywhere else for that matter...

1. Be amply educated
2. Create a resume
3. Have some some prior experience by having an internship/volunteer work
4. Pick up a sector of your choice/interest/qualification (And stick to it)
5. Search online for concerned companies (Yes, being spoonfed feels awesome, but it helps to sometimes pick up the spoon yourself too!)
6. Pick up the phone and call companies
7. Be honest in interviews (Yes, we can see through the BS)

Must Tips Especially for Turkey

-Learn the language: You really can't get off the plane and start working as bartender or a grocery store salesman. Nopes, seriously!
-Be realistic! Due to the language, the job preference for any Turkish company will understandably be hiring locals first.
-Be ready for some good competition: The Syrian refugees influx makes it harder to get job now. This is because there are some really talented and hard working people in all sectors from labor to IT among these refugees and they offer their services at a very low cost because of their unfortunate circumstances.
-GET A WORK PERMIT: Four words say it all. In one year I have seen enough people coming from Asia, Africa and even East Europe getting ripped off by their employers and going back empty handed within two months because they didn't have any legal standing. Also, you face a ban, not good!

TOP TIP: Just don't go running after every second random person who says 'I will help you'. More often than not, you know where you will land!

Just wanted to give a good clear picture, not to deter anyone, but to make sure you make a good choice!

Good luck wherever you are!
Zeeshan

AquContributor10 September 2015 11:56:34

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On the other hand there are 4 000 000 official unemployed (half of them are high educated) living in Turkey. Unofficial number is more than this. Good luck in advance to everybody looking for job.

Cheers

Aqu

XeeschanViP10 September 2015 12:00:28

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Point well made Aqu!

MariaMoliMember26 January 2017 21:27:21

I am a young Venezuelan looking for a job in Turkey, I dont know the language, but I am fluent on english, I just need to know how the life works? If I can get a job just in the midtime, or even better a professional offer.

Thank you.

XeeschanViP27 January 2017 05:45:25

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Hı Maria..
I guess the post made on the top is pretty self explanatory. Plus, if you want to find a job, it's best that you check options online first and make sure to read the reviews of the companies.
It's a huge city, and like all huge cities it is full of scammers when it comes to job seeking. It would be ideal to find a reliable job before migrating to a new city.

Good luck

MariaMoliMember27 January 2017 14:16:35

Yes, you´re right, that´s what I have been looking for, a job before going, thank you for the help, If you know about any accounting, audit, finances related job, please let me know.

Good luck to you too!

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