You’re looking for a job in Paris? The French capital is best known for its history and grand landmarks but there are some great career opportunities too! Finding them, however, can prove very tricky indeed. It’s all about the know-how.
As a recruiter who generated more than 40,000 applications in 2017, Mômji knows how to find your perfect job. In this article, we give you some tips to kickstart your job search.
Speed!
One thing is for sure in Paris… jobs go quick! It may take you forever to find the opportunity and forever to hear back, but once the company has got the ball rolling you should act quick. A lot of internationals looking for work in France like to take the time to contemplate the role and make sure it is right for them – and it makes sense to be a bit nervous when arriving in a new country. However, the speed of Parisian life is very quick and if you’re after a job then you need to be hitting reply on that interview invitation email ASAP!
Networking
If you haven’t noticed yet, Parisians just love to chat. Often about nothing at all, but sometimes you can come across a friend of a friend who needs someone to do some temporary work for them but is struggling to find applicants, for example. This technique may not seem all too ‘official’, but it is a way through the back door. Be sure to socialize with people in Paris, whether it be through Meet Up groups, sports events or just being brave enough to smile at someone new in a bar!
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French CV
Another simple factor that can help in a job search in Paris is getting your CV right. Even for jobs in English, being able to produce a French version of you CV if necessary shows determination and drive to work to the maximum. It can be a bit of a painful process to translate, but with plenty of advice and help online, is definitely possible to do!
Know where to look
Looking for jobs in Paris is clearly different looking for jobs anywhere else. Every country has its popular websites and job boards to come across openings. In Paris, the likes of Craigslist, MeteoJob, CornerJob, JobAviz and Jooble are all hugely popular platforms, with many more out there too. Why not switch your search engine into French to be sure to catch them all?
FB Groups
Especially helpful when looking for part-time or student work, social media is a strong force in the job search game. A simple search on Facebook can bring up a hatful of groups to join, and in them all are plentiful opportunities. Social media might not be the first place you think of going to follow your professional ambitions, but it should be!
If you are looking for a part-time job in France but are fed up with the job search efforts, have you tried Mômji? We employ thousands of internationals in France every year to share their language with French families. It takes just 2 minutes to apply and you WILL hear back from one of our HR advisors in the coming days. Apply Now !
