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Just need some advice on this. I lived in Turkey last year and had a very good time. My working permit then expired so I relocated back to the EU. However, I had a great time in Turkey and would be keen on going back to the Middle East. I started saving money a while ago and hope to have the necessary funds for a new relocation before the summer.
Now the permits are a different thing. I would like to have a working permit that actually counts for at least 1 year or preferably a bit longer. Does any of you know if I can apply for a working permit while abroad, so that I would actually be able to choose a Turkish employer of my choice? Because from my last Turkish adventure, I experienced many employers want foreigners who speak different languages, but most of those companies become hesitant when they need to request the working permit themselves. If I could apply for a permit allowing me to work for any company, jobhunting would be a lot easier.
Also, if anyone knows a good employment office that is actually helpful, I'd be keen on knowing. I know there used to be an employment office for foreigners in Besiktas, very close to the ferry arrival when coming from the Asian side. I never saw the office opened though, so I am not sure if it still exists. I know Manpower and Adecco also exist in most Turkish cities, but last time I experienced they weren't very helpful (telling several companies were interested but that they had no time to call me for an interview... well, if you don't call a candidate for weeks, then I would not call that serious interest :wallbang
PS: I am looking for opportunities in several Middle Eastern countries, but going back to Turkey would maybe be my most realistic bet as I experience a lot more strict visa laws in other countries in the area. Other options I am researching include Israel and Egypt but I have the feeling Turkey has smoother visa regulations. I try to research all available options as betting on one option decreases chances of succesful application.
Now the permits are a different thing. I would like to have a working permit that actually counts for at least 1 year or preferably a bit longer. Does any of you know if I can apply for a working permit while abroad, so that I would actually be able to choose a Turkish employer of my choice? Because from my last Turkish adventure, I experienced many employers want foreigners who speak different languages, but most of those companies become hesitant when they need to request the working permit themselves. If I could apply for a permit allowing me to work for any company, jobhunting would be a lot easier.
Also, if anyone knows a good employment office that is actually helpful, I'd be keen on knowing. I know there used to be an employment office for foreigners in Besiktas, very close to the ferry arrival when coming from the Asian side. I never saw the office opened though, so I am not sure if it still exists. I know Manpower and Adecco also exist in most Turkish cities, but last time I experienced they weren't very helpful (telling several companies were interested but that they had no time to call me for an interview... well, if you don't call a candidate for weeks, then I would not call that serious interest :wallbang
PS: I am looking for opportunities in several Middle Eastern countries, but going back to Turkey would maybe be my most realistic bet as I experience a lot more strict visa laws in other countries in the area. Other options I am researching include Israel and Egypt but I have the feeling Turkey has smoother visa regulations. I try to research all available options as betting on one option decreases chances of succesful application.