Working in Northern Cyprus

Job Opportunities & Key Industries in North Cyprus

They say it’s easier to get a job when you’re in a job - well, in Northern Cyprus it’s far easier to get a job once you’ve moved to the North Cyprus Island! Most business here is done on a networking basis and so its more a case of ‘it’s not what you know it’s who you know’! Northern Cyprus is a tiny community, everyone knows everyone, and each Cypriot you meet is related to a whole host of highly important and influential people in an array of industries and professions and as you slowly meet a wider range of people so you will learn of openings and opportunities that may suit you. The key industries are tourism and real estate in North Cyprus and the majority of vacancies advertised are for estate agents in North Cyprus or travel representatives.

Finding a Job in North Cyprus

As stated, the best way to find a job is to get out there and network! Introduce yourself to as many local and expatriate people as you can, explain your skill set; enquire whether people know of any jobs that might suit your skills. Alternatively, once you arrive go through the local English language weekly paper Cyprus Today and the local English language daily paper the Cyprus Times and see who is employing or who is advertising in an industry you can work in. Directly approach potential employers with your CV, go and meet them, ask them if they have any vacancies. It’s a market where it pays to be proactive.