English resources
Prepare your search for work in France.
Start with the practical guide, then check unfamiliar terminology and prepare your applications. These pages are written in English. The occupation profiles, local directory and other specialist guides currently remain in French.
Working in France: where to start →Practical application guides
Practical methodUsing AI for job applications: a review and fact-checking method→Practical methodExplaining transferable skills when changing occupation→Practical methodVerify a recruiter’s identity and the organisation contacting you→Practical methodOrganise application documents and submitted versions→
Understand French employment terms
The bilingual glossary explains contracts, qualification registers, employer identifiers and labour market statistics. French names are retained so you can recognise them in advertisements and official documents.
Explore the French resources
- Occupation profiles (French): activities, entry routes and application evidence.
- Regional directory (French): dated records of employment, orientation and training services.
- Application workshop (French): local tools and application tracking.
This is an independent editorial website, unaffiliated with France Travail or a public body. Directory records are not job vacancies. Check official requirements before making a personal decision.