Job
Resources
There are several resources that can help an
expatriate secure a position in France. |
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Business and
Networking Groups
French labor law plays an important role in employee
representation and organized labor, so trade councils are important. |
Employment
Trends
Unemployment is France’s primary economic problem.
Future growth in the manufacturing sector is vital to sustain
overall economic growth in the country. |
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Financial
Considerations
As a country, France is considered to be one of the
least expensive European countries in which to live. The notable
exception to this rule is the Paris metropolitan area. |
Information
Technology
Although France is suffering from a bleak employment
market overall, the IT industry holds some prospect for job seekers. |
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Resume/CVs
When writing to a prospective employer in France, it
is important not to send an exhaustive résumé/CV. Two pages can be
justified when the applicant has at least eight years of
professional experience. |
Engineering
The industrial/manufacturing sector, which hires
engineering talent, has experienced great difficulty over the last
few years as multinationals shift their investments and workforces
to developing economies. |
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Interviewing
Advice
During the job interview process, a candidate should
not be surprised to be asked very personal questions, which in some
countries would be considered discriminatory and illegal. |
Accounting
& Finance
Corporate finance growth is slow, while
tax services are growing at a faster pace. |
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Work
Permits/Visas
All visas must be issued in the applicant’s country
of residence and cannot be renewed or changed after arrival in
France. |
General Business - Sales
& Marketing
Modest economic growth is expected,
reflecting a continuing weakness in exports. |
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Cultural
Advice
Rank most definitely has its privileges in France.
Hierarchy is something to be respected. |
Tourism and Leisure
Paris was visited by 25 million tourists, an increase
of 500,000 or two percent from the previous year, making the French
capital the most visited city in the world. |
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