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News, information and practical advice on job vacancies, finding a job, writing a CV, preparing for an interview, and more in France.
How companies in Europe are struggling to recruit workers from outside the EU
Almost half of European small and medium companies struggle to find workers with the skills they need but recruitment outside the EU remains “limited” and “too difficult”, a recent Eurobarometer survey published by the European Commission had shown.
The perks and benefits that employees in France enjoy
France has a bit of a reputation as a workers' paradise and while that is an exaggeration, there are still plenty of benefits that employees are entitled to.
Job advert: The Local France is hiring a new journalist
If you're interested in explaining the news and major changes in France to our audience of international residents and regular visitors and think you have what it takes to be a journalist for The Local France, then read on.
EXPLAINED: How the EU's new Talent Pool for non-EU jobseekers will work
The launch of the ‘EU Talent Pool’ has moved a step closer. It will be the first digital platform that will match vacancies in shortage occupations in EU countries with non-EU jobseekers.
‘Disguised employment’ and what it means for freelancers in France
Working for yourself or ‘working for the man’? The difference is more than an impression – and French law takes a very dim view of so-called ‘disguised employment’.
Could you be sacked in France for a workplace romance?
France might have a reputation as a place where anything goes when it comes to l'amour, but if you strike up a relationship with a colleague, there are some rules to be observed.
Job advert: The Local France is looking for a freelance journalist
The Local France is looking for a freelance journalist based in Paris who can help boost our coverage of the country for a growing number of readers.
How to get a summer job in France
Every summer in France there are thousands of seasonal jobs on offer - from grape-picking to bar work or working in a holiday camp. So if you're looking for a summer job, here's how to go about it.
Hundreds of jobs at risk as C&A shuts stores in France
Nearly quarter-of-a-century after it left the British high street, multinational clothing retailer C&A is slashing the number of stores it operates in France, putting more than 300 jobs at risk.
The French firms set to be hiring new staff in 2025
Just 10 companies are set to make half the expected hires in France’s industrial sector this year, according to a study - here's a look at which companies say they will be advertising for jobs.
Can my French employer demand to see my carte de séjour?
Why did my French employer suddenly ask to see my carte de séjour, and is it anything to do with current anti-immigrant rhetoric in France?
Working in France: The French job vocab you need to know
French working life comes with a whole glossary of work terms (and acronyms) that you never learned at language school. Here's what you need to know.
Electric vehicle transition worries French car industry workers
As France faces a 2035 deadline to phase out new combustion engine cars, workers in the industry worry their days might be numbered too.
The best job search websites in France and tips for using them
Are you looking for work in France? These are websites you might want to bookmark, plus tips for navigating the job search.
Mon CPF: What changes with France's €500-a-year training budget
France is 'tightening its belt', the finance minister has announced, and one of the changes will be the way the €500 annual budget for classes for employees is distributed. However, the Mon CPF scheme still offers great opportunities for cut-price classes, including French lessons.
Who is hiring in France in 2024
Unemployment in France rose slightly at the end of 2023, but plenty of firms are advertising jobs across the country. Here’s who’s looking for new staff in 2024.
Why few companies in Europe are hiring workers from abroad despite shortages
Companies across Europe are in need of workers but a lack of mobility for workers across the European Union means most do not recruit from abroad. The EU is making moves to remedy the situation.
Wanted: Chefs, cleaners and bus drivers for Paris Olympics
The organisers of the Paris Olympics are in a race to fill 16,000 job vacancies ranging from chefs and cleaners to bus drivers and technicians.
Workplace medical: Why getting a new job in France ends with you in your underwear
You might be prepared for a gruelling round of interviews to secure a new job, and a mountain of paperwork once you arrive, but one thing you might not expect is the French workplace medical.
How easy is it to move to France if you don't speak French?
France has a bit of an international reputation for being very protective of its language - but how easy is it to move here if your French is still at beginner level?
Rules for working in hot weather in France
France’s Employment Ministry has issued a reminder of employers’ obligations and recommendations for workers in hot weather.
French businesses need 200,000 workers for summer jobs
France’s seasonal businesses have already started scouting for temporary staff in an effort to avoid last summer’s recruitment scramble - and the government has prepared a “seasonal plan” to attract staff to jobs.
France plans special residency permits for workers in under-staffed sectors
The French government's new Immigration bill proposes, among other things, a special residency permit for people working in sectors where there is a labour shortage.