Finding a job in France isn\u2019t easy, especially when you don\u2019t speak the language well or know the culture. However, there are some solutions which we\u2019ll summarise in this article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressions <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As in every language, there are several words for \u2018job\u2019 : travail, job, taff, boulot<\/em>… You can also say \u2018je vais bosser\u2019 <\/em>(\u2018I\u2019m going to work\u2019) as a more informal way to say \u2018aller travailler\u2019<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Employment <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The key website for finding a job, a course, or simply obtaining more information related to these subjects is France Travail<\/strong><\/a>, the national job agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is also where you can sign up for unemployment benefits, which is financial support you can receive from the state if you have already worked in France. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is how to request unemployment benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Temporary work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also do temporary work, known as int\u00e9rim<\/em>. You\u2019ll need to register with a temporary recruitment agency (agence d\u2019int\u00e9rim). <\/em>Here\u2019s a list of them: https:\/\/mes-commerces.marseille.fr\/annuaire\/ville\/marseille-13\/agences-d-interim-d-emploi<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Casual work via apps <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Another possibility is to find casual work (like babysitting, petsitting, manual jobs, etc.) on smartphone applications or websites such as Yoopies or JobToday. With a quick search engine browse, you should be able to find something to suit you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Speculative applications <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also simply print off your CV and go and hand it in to shops, restaurants or other places you\u2019d like to work. This is common practice in the catering and sales sectors in France. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can of course also send your CV by email or use LinkedIn, depending on the sector you\u2019d like to work in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n French employment laws <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In France, there are many laws which protect workers: a minimum salary, a 35-hour working week, paid holidays, etc\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s a summary: <\/p>\n\n\n\n In France, there\u2019s a minimum hourly wage, known as the SMIC (salaire minimum de croissance<\/em>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Employees cannot legally be paid less than this amount. It applies to all salaried adults and all types of payment (whether based on time worked, performance, a task, commission or tips). The employer can be fined if they pay an employee less than the minimum wage. They might also be ordered to pay damages to the employee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The SMIC, or minimum wage, is 1801.80 euros gross per month, or 1426.30 euros net (when all social contributions and taxes have been deducted). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, every employee is entitled to holiday days (<\/strong>cong\u00e9s pay\u00e9s<\/em><\/strong>) paid by the employer. <\/strong>For every month worked, the employee is granted 2.5<\/strong> holiday days, except in particular situations. <\/strong> During their holidays, the employer pays the employee a holiday allowance <\/strong>(<\/em>indemnit\u00e9 de cong\u00e9s pay\u00e9s<\/em>).<\/em> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Finding a job in France isn\u2019t easy, especially when you don\u2019t speak the language well or know the culture. However, there are some solutions which we\u2019ll summarise in this article. 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