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The Turkish CV format — what recruiters in Türkiye actually expect

A CV that works at home can fail in Türkiye. Not because of your experience — because of local conventions: photo rules, personal details, length and tone. Here is what makes a Turkish CV different — and how we rebuild yours for it.

The Turkish rules at a glance

PhotoExpected
Personal detailsYes: birthdate; men: military service status (askerlik)
Length & format1 page typical
What Turkish recruiters look for

Professional photo; reference contacts sometimes on the CV; formal "usted" tone in letters

The #1 mistake applicants make in Türkiye

Forgetting askerlik status for men aged 20–41

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