Working in South of france
Do you want to work in France and are wondering how to find a job?
- Prepare your application
To apply for the jobs that interest you, you'll need a curriculum vitae (CV) and a cover letter. Both are essential to present your professional background and motivations for applying for the job to a potential employer.
Find helpful tips and best practices for writing your CV and cover letter (in French).
2. Now that you're ready, register with France Travail as a job seeker
France Travail, a public employment agency, can help you find a job. You can register directly on the site (in French) or at your local agency (more than 120 agencies in the South of France). In both cases, you'll need to provide supporting documents that are relevant to your situation.
Once you've registered, you'll have access to job offers that are updated daily. You'll also benefit from a range of personalized services to help you make your job search as effective as possible (defining your career plan, identifying your strengths, preparing your application...).
3. Consult the many organizations and sites dedicated to finding your ideal job!
A number of employment professionals are available to help you in your job search:
APEC employment consultancy (site in French)
Missions Locales youth employment agency (site in French)
Job search sites with offers that you can apply for (non-exhaustive list):
Job offers with a focus on the technology sector in the South of France: https://edrh.fr/ (site in French)
Site dedicated to employment offers in the South of France: www.provence-emploi.com (site in French)
Job search directories: www.emploi.org (site in French)
Job offers in the public service (local, regional, national) or in the public healthcare sector : www.emploipublic.fr (site in French)
General job sites: indeed.fr keljob.com pacajob.com
Don't hesitate to create your profile on professional social networks to expand your network:
Xing : the leading professional network in German-speaking Europe
4. What about my spouse or partner?
The professional and social integration of your spouse or partner is essential if you are to establish a long-term presence in the region. Support structures such as the CEP professional development consultancy can help: mon-cep-org (site in French)
More information is also available from the French Office for Immigration and Integration
5. Support in recruiting, training, and finding skills in the South of France
Are you a manager, company director, or business owner in need of HR support?
risingSUD can help you define your HR needs, identify available sources of talent in the South of France, recruit employees, train staff, and secure financing. Want more information? Contact our expert Antonin Chef.
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