How to prepare a Resume to
Work in France
This
is a short guide to help you. how to prepare a resume to work in France.
The key focus of your French resume should be to persuade the employer
to
invite you for an interview.
Therefore, your resume is a marketing tool, which should be adapted to
the market in which you intend to use it.
You
should give your age, instead of your date of birth in a French Resume
/ CV.
Language
skills should be given in detail.
A
‘projet professionnel’ is given under the heading with your personal
details. In max. 5 lines you have to describe who you are, what you
have achieved and what your mid-term career goals are (quite a
challenge in 5 lines!).
French
companies will always expect you to send a hand-written covering letter
(the only exceptions are to be found in some parts of the IT sector).
They are very keen on graphology and use it as
part of the selection process.
It is mainly used to observe the candidate’s
general education.
Specific characteristics might however, figure as
subject of discussion for the further selection procedure.
French companies also like you to list personal
interests and any languages you have.
A standard French Resume / CV layout is acceptable
you
may also be asked to include a photograph.
Work permits in France
• EEA citizens are free to move and work wherever
they want to, within the EEA (including France).
• You must apply for a residence permit. This is valid for five years
and should be issued within six months of your arrival.
• Contact the French embassy in your home
country for more information.
The application procedure in France
• Psychological tests are frequently used in France.
• Usually two to four interviews are held.
• A successful way of finding work in France is the speculative or open
application. It proves your ambition to achieve.
The application letter in France
• The French application letter should be
handwritten – graphology is a widely used selection method.
• Application letters should be very short – often not more than 10 to
15 lines.
• In the top right-hand corner you should mention the reference number
of the vacancy, if applicable.
• In France, a photograph is often attached to the application letter.
Dos
• Prepare for questions about your hobbies if you
mentioned them in your CV.
• Look interested – ask questions.
• Behave and dress very formally in France.
• Ask for clarification if you don’t understand the question.
• Be able to provide examples to illustrate your achievements.
Don’ts
• Sit until invited to in a French interview.
• Interrupt the interviewer.
• Criticise former employers.
• Go over the top – stay calm and stick to the facts.
Management culture in France
• In France, business is characterised by a strong
hierarchy – positions and power are clearly defined.
• French people have deep respect for competence.
• Secretaries in France work hard to protect their bosses from
disturbances – you will hardly speak directly to people at top
positions.
• Note that entrance to a room and the seating arrangement is organised
according to rank.
• Elegance is the key word regarding the dress code in France. Pay
attention to it!
Also remember the French Like you to speak in
French so it might be an idea.
Go to Learn to speak French to work in France
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