Turkey is one of the most popular destinations for Ukrainian refugees. Since the start of the full-scale war, 220,000 Ukrainian citizens have fled to the country. While their numbers have decreased, some Ukrainians remain in the country and need employment. We explain where to find job openings and how to find employment in Turkey.
In Turkey, legislation stipulates a number of professions that foreigners cannot hold. These include lawyers, notaries, judges, prosecutors, security guards, customs brokers, nurses/midwives, pharmacists/opticians, dentists/veterinarians, and clinic and travel agency managers.
More than 551,000,000 workers in the country are employed in the service sector, another 271,000,000 in industry, and agriculture accounts for approximately 17,71,000,000. The most in-demand professions in Turkey are cleaners, waitresses, maids, dancers, entertainers, tour guides, bartenders, and massage therapists.
Also in demand in Turkey:
• accountants;
• engineers;
• managers;
• translators;
• foreign language teachers;
• programmers;
• traders;
• builders;
• workers in the tourism sector.
How to find a job in Turkey and what is the salary?
According to Turkish law, a foreigner must meet several prerequisites to be employed:
— find a vacancy in advance;
— sign an employment contract;
- obtain a Turkish work visa.
Illegal employment in Turkey is punishable by deportation and fines, which will soon rise to almost 36,000 lira.
According to the country's Ministry of Labor, in 2022 the minimum wage in Turkey was about $350, while the average was about $850 (after taxes).
Where to find a job in Turkey?
To search for work on your own, you can use specialized websites. There are several:
• secretcv.com ;
• flagma.biz.tr ;
• yenibiris.com ;
• kariyer.net ;
• careerjet.com.tr ;
• hosting .
In addition, our company is currently looking for employees, namely:
— accountant (salary – 500$);
— lawyer (s/p — 500-750$).
For more information about vacancies, please call +905531126331 (Olga) or use the registration form below.