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Living & Working in France
Slovenia, October 2010
Didier CAMENSULI
Pôle emploi international - Paris
[email protected]
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General presentation
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General presentation
Geography
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General presentation
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Biggest country in Europe (so it can take a long time to move from
a city to another one, if you have a business trip to plan)
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France shares its borders with many other countries : Germany,
Luxembourg, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain and Italy).
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63 millions inhabitants
General presentation
LOCATION AND CLIMATE
TRANSPORTATION
POPULATION
LANGUAGE
CURRENCY
POLITICAL ORGANISATION
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Entering in France
RESIDENCE PERMIT
WORK PERMIT
DRIVING LICENCE
IMPORTING YOUR CAR
COST OF LIVING AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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Living in France
Some exemples of the cost of living in France:
- Coffee in a bar: 1.20 € to 3.00€
- Bread (baguette): 0.90€
- 1kg apples: 2€
- 1kg fish: 15€-25€
- 1kg meat: 20€-30€
- 1hr mobile phone: 18€
- 1ticket fare (bus or subway): 1.20€
- Restaurant, main course only: 8€-16€
- A beer in a café: 2.50€
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Living in France, accommodations costs
PARIS
LILLE
NICE
CAEN
1 /35 m²
800
450
500
450
2 /60 m²
1400
650
700
650
3-4 /80 m²
1700
800
900
800
Rooms /M²
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Living in France : taxes
The taxes (impôts) you will have to pay:
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Income tax (impôt sur le revenu):
Based on your netto salary amount, around 23% of it.
It is not deducted from your salary (do not forget that point when
negociating your salary). You have to fill in a tax form (déclaration
de revenus).
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Council tax (impôts locaux):
Based on the location, the kind of dwelling you are in, and the
square meters. In the residence tax return, you will have to add
the TV tax (redevance): around 160euros.
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Property tax (taxe d’habitation):
You pay it only if you own your own appartment or house.
www.impots.gouv.fr
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Living in France : social security
The National Health Insurance is called CPAM (Caisse Primaire
d’Assurance Maladie)
You must register to it if you live in France.
It covers sickness, maternity, accident, invalidity, death, family
benefit and retirement.
Having a private mutual insurance may be helpful: some
employers pay a part of it (deducted from your salary)
www.ameli.fr
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Working in France
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Often 13 months of salary
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Pay slip shows the amount of contributions (e.g. national health coverage,
unemployment ) paid by the employee and the employer.
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Complementary health insurance
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Wide salary gap between categories (executives vs technicians, skilled
workers vs unskilled workers )
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Minimum wage : 1343.77 € gross per month (1056.24 netto)
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Income tax is not directly deducted from pay slip
Working in France
The legal working week length is 35hrs.
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The working day may not exceed 10hrs
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Any work carried out in excess of the official 35h/week is considered
overtime (heures supplémentaires) and must be compensated accordingly
(25% under 43hrs, 50% if above)
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For one month worked, you get 2.5 days off
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11 public holidays a year (jours fériés)
www.travail.gouv.fr
www.35h.travail.gouv.fr
Working in France : legal matters
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Short term contract (CDD, contrat à durée déterminée): it can be
one week, month or more (but 18 months maximum)
Temp Term contract (CTT, contrat de travail temporaire): provided
by temporary job agencies : can be very short
Permanent Contract (CDI, contrat à durée indéterminée).
Your employer must give you a written employment contract
(contrat de travail) and every month you will receive your pay slip
(gross and netto salary appears) (feuille/fiche/bulletin de paye)
The minimum wage in France (SMIC) is 8.82euros/hour (salaire
brut). You can not be paid less than 8.82€ an hour.
Visit www.travail.gouv.fr
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Labor market
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France exports goods, services and also agriculture (cereals…)
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Most of our trade is done within Europe (66%).
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76 million tourists a year: France is the most visited country.
900000 people work in the tourism field (4% of total employment).
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22 million workers:
agriculture : 3.4%
industry : 14%
construction : 6.6%
services : 47 %
administration : 30 %
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Unemployment rate : 10.1 % (2010 August)
Labour market, French companies
- The major French companies:
Carrefour, Sodexho, La Poste , Veolia, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Casino,
France Télécom, Saint-Gobain, SNCF, Auchan, Accor, EDF, SUEZ, Groupe
Crédit Agricole, Renault, Michelin, Bouygues, Vivendi Universal…
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The French labour market is mostly composed of over 2 millions small and
medium sized companies (PME-PMI)
The hiden market is nearly 50 % of the whole labour market
Visit www. Insee.fr
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Labour market, recruiting sectors
Construction
Civil engineers, engineers, quantity surveyors, designers, manual
workers,
Wages for workers are low and work difficult therefore some
30,000 positions are not filled.
Healthcare
Public sector : doctors, pharmacists, nurses. Carers.
Specific French diplomas required.
Real estate
Customer service, estate agents.
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Labour market, recruiting sectors.
Hypermarkets
Auchan, Carrefour, Cora, E.Leclerc, Géant, etc.
Sales persons, managers, directors and administrative staff.
Hotel and Catering
Chefs and waiters, but low wages for beginners and long
working hours.
Experienced reps IT
Analysts, developers, project leaders.
Few opportunities if no IT qualifications.
Secretarial / PA
Still vacancies for persons with fluent French and good word
processing skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Employers’expectations
Education is very important for employers:
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Close link between the education/diploma and the job
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Your level in French is important to get a job. You cannot work in
France if you do not have a good working knowledge of French.
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Have a look on the website www.ciep.fr/enic-naric.fr to know if
your diploma has an equivalence.
Visit www.cidj.com and www.studyrama.com
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Employers’expectations
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Good working knowledge of French
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Minimum knowledge of French culture and French behaviour at
work
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Capacity to facilitate (« animer ») for team-leaders and managers
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BUT
Employers have little knowledge of foreign educational system
French particularities
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Previous experience most often needed
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The « cadre » status
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Women often work full time
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High percentage of jobless youth (20 to 25%)
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Many seniors over 50 are jobless
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Many youth have a work experience called « stage » which is
frequently required by employers
The different ways to apply for a job
- The Press and Internet:
National newspapers (le Monde, Figaro, les Echos…)
Regional newspapers (Le Progrès, Est Républicain, Midi Libre…)
Vocacional newspapers (Express – MOCI - Usine nouvelle, 01 informatiq
Web sites :
www.pole-emploi.fr
www.apec.asso.fr
www.cadresonline.com
www.cadremploi.fr
www.monster.fr
www.distrijob.fr
www.regionsjob.com
www.lesjeudis.com
www.annonces-medicales.com
www.pmebtp.com
www.lhotellerie-resturation.fr
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The different ways to apply for a job
- Networking
- Speculative applications www.kompass.fr ; www.pagesjaunes.fr
- Recruitment agencies (Michael Page, Mercury, Urval…) e.g.
www.cadremploi.fr (rubrique « ils recrutent »)
- Temp recruitment agencies (Adecco, Adia, Manpower, Randstad,
page intérim…) e.g. www.prisme.eu
- Job Fairs
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The different ways to apply for a job
- The
French public employment service
Pôle Emploi is the National Public Employment Service, it deals
with placement and allowance.
The website is dedicated to both jobseekers (demandeurs
d’emploi) and employers.
As a jobseeker, you will have an access to job adverts, advices,
allowance information
www.pole-emploi.fr
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The different ways to apply for a job
Services you can find through www.pole-emploi.fr website:
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Register in the Pôle Emploi as a jobseeker, updating every month your
jobseeker’s account, check your allowance account.
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Look for job adverts (offres d’emploi) and apply online (vacancies located
in France and out of France)
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Set up an account and subscribe job adverts, that you will receive
automaticaly on your mobile phone or e-mail address, and post up your
CVs
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Get advices and leaflets (Guides pour agir) about CV, cover letter (lettre de
motivation), interviews, negociating your salary, professionnal project
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Find information about specific contracts for disabled jobseekers, young
jobseekers (18-25), over 50 years old jobseekers…
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The different ways to apply for a job
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The different ways to apply for a job
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The different ways to apply for a job
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The different ways to apply for a job
Your registration in Pôle Emploi is possible if:
- Your are able to work
- You are available to work
- You are actively looking for work
- You live in France
But,
- You will have to register and update your account every month.
- You will have to come once a month to an appointment with your
personal advisor
- You will have to accept training, or any help we think help you get a
job
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The different ways to apply for a job
The Pôle Emploi provides a large range of advice and support to
help you get a job:
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Calculate, work out your job allowance
Give advice about your and build up a strategy to get a job
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A phone number for any queries: 39 49
Of course, ask for help to a french Eures advisor !!
http://ec.europa.eu/eures
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The CV – the content
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Personal information + photo
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Job title
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Education and training
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Work experience
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Language and computer skills
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Miscelleanous/Other skills
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Hobbies, Other interests
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NO REFERENCES
The CV – Personal details
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M. Bruno MARTIN
19 rue Millevoie – 81000 Albi (France)
Tel. : 00 33 5 05 00 00 00
E-mail : [email protected]
Français
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Né le 19 Février 1970
Marié, un enfant
Permis B
The CV – Education and trainings
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1993 – diplômé de l’Ecole Supérieure de Commerce
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1992 - Licence de Marketing – mention Bien
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1989 – Baccalauréat – option Mathématiques
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1994 – ABC multimédia (formation professionnelle)
The CV – Work experience
2001 - 2009 : Responsable commercial et Marketing
C.G.A. (compagnie Générale d’Aviation)
- Sous le contrôle de la direction du groupe, mise en place de la
politique de développement commercial et des campagnes
publicitaires (budget : 50 000 €)
- Animation d’une équipe de 10 commerciaux couvrant toutes les
régions de France
1997 – 2001 ……………………………..
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The CV – Language and computer skills
Langues : Français – langue maternelle
Anglais - courant
Allemand – pratique professionnelle
Connaissances informatiques :
Word, Excell, PowerPoint, Internet
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The CV – Hobbies – Other interests
Informations complémentaires :
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Ski alpin : champion universitaire 1985
Amicale des Anciens Elèves de l’école de commerce :
organisateur des galas de fin d’année
Vendanges en Champagne de 1982 à 1985
Voyages aux Etats-Unis, Afrique de l’Ouest
Looking for a job
CV:
Mle Paule EMPLOI
13 rue Malherbe
76100 ROUEN
Tel : 02 35 07 54 90
mail : [email protected]
permis B, véhicule personnel
ASSISTANTE
RESSOURCES HUMAINES
DOMAINES DE COMPETENCES
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One page only - preferably
Anti-chronological
Skills oriented
GESTION DU PERSONNEL
GESTION COMMERCIALE
Diffusion d’offres
(Pole Emploi, site internet agence, presse, écoles)
Sélection de CV
Entretiens
Validation des connaissances et compétences (tests)
Gestion des formations
Saisie et suivi des contrats de travail, saisie des paies
Saisie et suivi des offres d’emploi
Saisie de DUE, attestation Assedic, solde de tout compte
Visites clients
Prospection téléphonique
Prise de commande des clients
Propositions actives de candidatures
Conseils juridiques
Facturation et relance
Gestion de plannings
Gestion de tableaux de bord
Accueil, standard, secrétariat courant
EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONNELLE
2008
Conseillère à l’emploi : POLE EMPLOI CADRES à Rouen
2007 (3 mois)
Assistante gestion du personnel : MANPOWER à Eu
2006-2007
Assistante recrutement : SAMSIC INTERIM à Rouen
2006 (3 mois)
Assistante gestion du personnel : SECURIFRANCE à Rouen
2004-2005
Assistante recrutement : RH FACILITIES à Mont Saint Aignan
2003-2004 (3 mois)
Secrétaire : Auto-école «FORUM » à Rouen
2001-2003
Gestionnaire de santé : MUTUELLE GENERALE à Levallois
FORMATION
2001 :
DUT GEA (Gestion des Entreprises et des Administrations)
1999 :
Baccalauréat STT ACC (Actions et Communications Commerciales)
Connaissances informatiques : ANAEL, LEA, Connect, Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet.
INFORMATIONS COMLEMENTAIRES
Titulaire de l’attestation de formation aux premiers secours
Randonnée, voyages, décoration intérieure et jardinage
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The cover letter
Cover letter :
(lettre de motivation)
- can be handwritten
- one page
- correct spelling
- do not repeat what is
written on your CV
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The interview – what is the use of it ?
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To get relevant informations (work experience, know-how )
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To evaluate the candidate’s soft skills and potential (e.g.
adaptability, organisation skills..)
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To appreciate the candidate’s motivation
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To verify that the candidate accepts the work conditions
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To negociate the contract
The interview : preparation
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Get information on the company
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Try to spot the location
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Prepare your documents
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Have a well groomed appearance
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Be punctual
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Anticipate the questions (especially the tricky ones)
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Prepare questions
The interview : preparation
Some standard interview questions:
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Why do you want to work for us ? »
What do you know about our company ? »
What are your strenghts/ weaknesses ? »
What do you like and dislike about your current/ former job ? »
Why are you looking for a new position ? »
Why do you want to come and work in France ? »
How would you describe yourself ? »
What has been your greatest achievement to date ? »
What are your future aspirations ? »
What can you offer to our company ?»
The interview : preparation
Always answer the questions in a positive way.
Do not talk too much, do not reply with a one-word answer such
as yes or no.
If you don’t understand the question, ask the person to repeat
Prepare your own questions in advance: this will make you look
interested in the company.
Finally, ask what is the follow up procedure and when you could
expect to hear from them. Thank them for their time.
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Before leaving Slovenia
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Gather information about France before you leave
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Refresh your French
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Check the papers (passport, ID, diplomas)
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Allow enough money for the first expenses
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Contact your Eures adviser, your tax office and health department
(european health card)
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Contact the administrations in your country to inform them about
your mobility project in Europe
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Bring with you your U1 (E301) or/and U2 (E303) forms as well as
your European social security card
Useful websites
Institutions
www.pole-emploi.fr (job and allowance)
www.ameli.fr (health)
www.securite-sociale.fr
www.apce.fr (company creation)
www.caf.fr (child ans family benefit)
www.impots.gouv.fr (taxation)
www.retraites.gouv.fr (retirement)
www.travail.gouv.fr (work, contract…)
www.insee.fr (statistics)
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Useful websites
Education
www.afpa.fr (adult training)
www.afij.org (graduated)
www.cidj.com (education and training)
www.crous.fr (students)
www.education.gouv.fr
www.onisep.fr (education, jobs)
www.ciep.fr (diploma)
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Useful Websites
Employment
http://ec.europa.eu/eures
www.pole-emploi.fr
www.apec.fr (managers)
www.emploi.agriculture.gouv.fr
www.monster.fr
www.batiactu.com (construction)
www.distrijob.fr (supermarkets)
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Useful websites
Culture/ miscellaneous
- www.allocine.fr
- www.marmiton.org
- www.beaute-test.com
- www.leboncoin.fr
- www.culture.fr
- www.histen-riller.fr/lapressefrancaise.htm
- www.francetelevision.fr
- www.radiofrance.fr
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A bientôt en France
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