Will I be able to find a job in Bishkek?

When we asked people about industries and career opportunities in Bishkek, they reponded...

"Foreigners often work in Bishkek in a variety of industries, including teaching English, working in the hospitality industry, working in the IT sector, and working in the finance and banking sector. Other popular jobs for foreigners include working in the media, working in the tourism industry, and working in the retail sector. Additionally, many foreigners find work in the construction industry, as well as in the medical and healthcare sector," explained one expat living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

"Teaching at the International School is supposed to be pretty easy, and several language schools always want native speakers; but only one, called London I think, pays much. There are newspaper ads in Russian but they rarely help since unemployment is rife, though things are picking up now. The international NGOs never seem to hire from within the country," said another expat in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Will I be able to find a job in Bishkek?

If you live in Bishkek, newcomers to Bishkek would love to hear your answer to this question.