How to write a CV for jobs in North Cyprus
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Employers spend only seconds on a first look at a CV. A short, clear CV tailored to the job ad greatly improves your chances of an interview. Many employers in North Cyprus work in both Turkish and English, so a CV in both languages is a real advantage.
What to include
- Contact details: name, phone, email and the town you live in.
- Short summary (2–3 sentences): who you are, what you are looking for and your strongest point.
- Work experience: most recent first, with 2–4 concrete achievements per role.
- Education: school, field and graduation year.
- Languages: with a level for each.
- Skills and certificates: software, driving licence, hygiene or first-aid certificates.
What employers in North Cyprus look for
- Languages — English is often required in tourism, real estate and education; Russian, German, Persian or Arabic are a plus.
- Work permit status if you are not a TRNC citizen.
- Availability — days and hours for students, dates for seasonal jobs.
- Driving licence for roles between towns.
- A reference from a previous employer.
Common mistakes
- More than two pages of unrelated detail
- Spelling mistakes
- Sending the same CV to every job
- An unprofessional email address
- Unexplained gaps in dates
This guide is for information only and is not legal advice. Rules can change; check with the relevant official body before acting.