Convention de Stage

This document is sometimes required by French (Convention de Stage) or Spanish (Convenio de Colaboracion) companies to confirm a work placement. The Erasmus programme does not require this document. You need to give three signed copies to your company contact to be counter-signed. Ask for the documents to be returned to you, so you can [...]

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International CVs : France

In France, you are expected to promote yourself as the best and the most dynamic candidate for the job. Your CV and cover letter must be in excellent French, without any spelling or grammatical mistakes. I would recommend that your documents are read by several French people before you submit them, and send your applications to [...]

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Work in France

We have a new publication available in our careers library, ‘Live and work in France’. This book gives useful information such as finding suitable employment, the skills and trades most in demand, and there is even a section on starting your own business. Did you know that French employers use graphology to analyse candidates’ handwriting? [...]

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French internships on offer

Capi Property Network is a French estate agency located in the suburbs of Montpellier, located in the Languedoc Roussillon. They are offering an internship in their international department for an English speaking student who has somewhat of a solid background in French. The internship consists of translating their property announcements from French into English, and [...]

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Work in France

Are you hoping to work in France or get a summer job there? Check out these sites; APEC Association pour Faciliter l’Insertion Professionnelle des Jeunes Diplômés (AFIJ) Cadresonline Cyber Emploi Centre Employment Service European Careers European Graduate Opportunities (EGO) Eurydice Jobpilot Monster (France) Rebondir.fr StepStone France

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