Will I be able to find a job in Istanbul?
When we asked people about industries and career opportunities in Istanbul, they reponded...
"Foreigners often work in Istanbul in a variety of industries, including hospitality, tourism, retail, and technology. Many foreigners also work as English teachers, translators, and interpreters. Other popular jobs for foreigners include working in the finance and banking sector, as well as in the media and communications industry. Additionally, many foreigners find work in the creative industries, such as graphic design, web design, and photography," explained one expat living in Istanbul, Turkey.
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"I am pretty sure any industry you care to mention exists in Istanbul, but even though I have a good resume with managerial experience in international companies and despite a lot of positive feedback and high hopes in other sectors, teaching english as a foreign language has been the only reliable way for me to make a living. After realising this is probably the case for many people I started to offer assistance based on my won experiences via my blog on www.englishjobsturkey.com I post any english teaching jobs in turkey that I am aware of an I even offer private students that I cant take myself," said another expat in Istanbul, Turkey.
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