Working in France

Employment information in France

The job market in France is arguably the most regulated in Europe and one of the most regulated in the world as well. It is heavily supervised by the French government, which partly explains why social rights and benefits associated with getting a job are particularly significant in France. These rights and other benefits are clearly superior to those found in the vast majority of European countries and beyond. In addition, the statutory weekly working hours are among the lowest in the world at 35 hours per week. Finally, wage levels are around the European average, notably featuring a relatively high minimum wage.

On the other hand, access to the French job market is relatively complicated and it is strongly recommended to speak French well. Having a good level of English is also widely appreciated by French employers.

Finding a job in France is therefore not always simple and there are a number of hurdles for foreigners to overcome. However, job opportunities can be interesting as the European Union’s second-largest economy has real expertise in technological sectors as well as more traditional ones. Furthermore, there is a notorious labor shortage in various sectors in France.

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  Seasonal Employment Service - France: €550

  

  This service is intended for foreign nationals wishing to obtain seasonal employment in France, during the summer period or at another time of the year.

  ** Only individuals who can legally work in France (without prior obtaining a visa) will be able to benefit from this Service.

  The Seasonal Employment Service includes:

  • Assessment of the candidate’s oral French proficiency level.
  • Support in the search for a seasonal job in France (contract not exceeding 6 months) for a duration of 6 weeks or until a position is obtained: Analysis of the candidate’s needs, search and then organization of job interviews.
  • Translation, revision and formatting of your CV into French
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  CV translated into French, revised, formatted: From €110

  

  Your CV is generally your first contact with the employer, before a potential interview and everything that follows. It is therefore essential to have a CV that is perfectly translated but also matches the “local” format, standards and “customs” in force in France.

  Your CV (resume) will therefore be translated by us as well as revised and formatted into French by a recruitment professional.

  You will also benefit from our advice and information on the French labor market in order to highlight your professional experience with a view to a job search in France.