Turkey is a fascinating country where Europe meets Asia with history, culture, bustling cities and lots of amazing tourism destinations which attract millions of tourists every year. If you would like to work in Turkey there are lots of options available.
Latest Vacancies
TUI
Work as a holiday rep in Turkey with TUI, the largest travel company in the world. TUI are recruiting summer kids clubs reps to work at holiday resorts in Egypt. Seasonal and permanent contracts are available with competitive salaries and more added benefits.
How to Get a Job in Turkey
Most foreigners and English speaker find employment in industries like:
• Travel and tourism
• Hotels and hospitality
• TEFL and teaching
Around 50 million tourists from around the world book holidays to Turkey every year and this results in thousands of vacancies becoming available in the travel industry. Popular jobs include cleaners, receptionists, activity staff, holiday reps, tour guides and drivers.
Popular Places to Work
The best places to find employment is in the main cities and tourism hotspots including Instanbul, Ankara, Dalaman, Antalya, Bodrum, Kusadasi, Izmir, Pamukkale and Goreme. Summer is when most vacancies are advertised, although there are options for permanent year round contracts.
Working in Turkey FAQ
Language
Turkish is the main language in Turkey and if you know at least the basics you will boost your chances of finding paid work. This will also help when moving to the country. If jobs are advertised online in English, generally you won’t need to be able to speak Turkish especially if working in the travel industry. But knowing another language will really help employment prospects.
Currency
The lira is the official currency of Turkey. If you are employed by a local company you will likely be paid in lira, but most international recruiters pay in other currencies. The cost of living in Turkey is affordable especially compared to Western Europe.