You may control your spending and obtain useful work experience in France by
finding a job while you’re a student. This is a helpful manual for finding a student
job:
1. Recognize the Student Work Regulations
Swiss, EU, and EEA students are allowed to work up to 964 hours annually
(about 19.5 hours per week) without a work permit.
Non-EU Students: You can work 964 hours a year as a part-time employee with
your student visa.
Internships: Paid internships are frequently offered, particularly if they are
required for your study.
2. Student Employment Types on Campus: Tutoring, administrative
assistance, or library assistant.
Baristas, hotel receptionists, and wait staff are examples of hospitality.
Retail: Helping salespeople at shops and supermarkets.
Teaching English or your mother tongue is known as tutoring.
Freelance work: content production, graphic design, or digital marketing (best if
you have the abilities).
3. Job Search Platforms
Sites for General Jobs:
Indeed, the French government employment portal, Pôle Emploi
France on LinkedIn
Platforms Tailored to Students: Jobaviz (student employment platform)
Student Pop (temporary employment)
University Resources: Career centers and bulletin boards with job openings are
available at many institutions.
4. Advice on Networking
Participate at employment fairs hosted by your town or university.
Join French student and expat social media groups on Meetup and Facebook.
Make connections with instructors and other students to find possible
employment opportunities.
5. Cover letter and resume (in French)
CV: Keep it brief (1 page), emphasizing your language skills and abilities.
Lettre de Motivation (cover letter): Make it unique for every job. Demonstrate
your drive and how your experience aligns with the position.
Language Tip: Express your desire to do better if your French is not very good.
In most EU countries, working while studying is totally possible. Either with a student visa or with a student work permit you will be allowed to work, generally part-time during the school year and full-time during holidays.
6. Gaining Fluency in French
Learning French greatly expands your alternatives, even if certain occupations
(like language teaching) don’t need it.
Enroll in French language classes offered by local organizations or your
university.
7. Employment Agreements and Legal Rights
A Contrat de Travail (work contract) that details hours, pay, and employment
duties should always be signed.
Make sure your company pays the minimum wage (SMIC) in France.
8. Social Security and taxes
Although they must pay social security taxes, students who work in France are
often entitled for healthcare benefits.
Make sure you are registered with the French social security system by your job.
9. Advice for Juggling Work and School
To fit your academic schedule, pick employment with flexible hours.
Give preference to employment that are conveniently accessible by public
transportation or near your institution.
To preserve academic success during test seasons, avoid working too much.
10. Opportunities for Internships
Use the career services at your institution or websites such as Welcome to the
Jungle APEC (for graduate positions) to find internships.
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