Job
Resources
The best way to get work in France, as in most of the rest of the
world, is through personal contacts. |
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Professional
Resources
France offers a wealth of business organizations catering to the specific
needs of their constituents. |
Employment
Trends
France is one of Europe's leading economic powers, but it remains
a fairly socialist country, and its government has a strong influence
in the capitalistic market. |
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Cost
of Living
Salaries for those who work in France are often quoted on an annual or monthly basis.
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Information
Technology
The information technology industry is beginning to bloom in France,
and there is a particularly significant work opportunity for those who have
experience in setting up and maintaining websites. |
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Resume/CV's
When writing to a prospective employer in France, be careful not to forward
an exhaustive work CV. |
Engineering
France's ever-expanding engineering industry has trouble finding and
retaining workers. |
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Interviewing
Advice
When preparing for an interview, it is a good idea to do background research
on the company, its culture and current emphases relative to your own work
skills
and experience. |
Accounting
& Finance
The level of employment in France's accounting and finance industry
is experiencing steady growth. |
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Work
Permits/Visas
Other than citizens of the EU, any foreigner working in
France must hold a work permit. |
Sales
& Marketing
Business school is a prerequisite for most sales and marketing work. |
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Cultural
Advice
To the outsider, the cultural pride of the French can seem arrogant. |
General
Business
France's general business fields have one of the country's highest
rates of hiring, with 30,000 to 35,000 executives hired each year. |
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Career
Advisors
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from around the world to provide country specific services for our
members. |
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