Egypt Guide: Jobs

Finding a job abroad is not easy, and foreign working conditions are often quite different from those at home. Our job guide explains where to look for a job and how to apply for it. You will also find information on salaries, working conditions and social security issues.

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  The Egyptian Job Market

  Jobs for foreigners in Egypt

  There are opportunities for foreigners throughout the Egyptian job market, especially in writing, development and teaching.

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  The job search

  Finding a job in Egypt

  In some ways, you may find searching for a job in Egypt easier than in your home country (particularly if you are a talented worker who lacks job experience). It can still be a gruelling process, however, especially without personal connections.

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  Job applications

  CVs, resumes and interviews

  The application process for jobs in Egypt will vary depending on how you found the job. Most online listings request a full U.K.-style CV and a cover letter.

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  Job contracts

  Egyptian employment contracts

  Depending on your employer and how you are getting paid, you may or may not have a written contract in Egypt.

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  Working conditions in Egypt

  Work hours and vacation

  A full work week is generally considered five 8-hour work days in Egypt, from Sunday through Thursday (to a maximum of six full days, which would generally add Saturday as the sixth).

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  The Egyptian office

  Culture and work etiquette

  There is a good chance you’ll have to do some adjusting to do going to work in an Egyptian office. For starters, things tend to take several times longer than they should to get done.

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