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 4th July 2009
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Working in France Unless you're retired you need an income so where do you start when it comes to jobs in France?If you're after paid employment in France take a look at our guide to the French job market which includes information on employment law including contracts. We can also help you put together your CV and prepare for an interview. If you are interested in being self-employed or starting your own business in France visit our Business in France zone. Employment Forum Business in France For a comprehensive guide to being self employed or setting up a business in France, visit our Business in France zone. If you are looking to buy a business in France search our Business for sale in France database. If it is a gite in particular you are looking to buy in France search our gites for sale database.
Search for jobs onlineANPE - Job CentresEmailJob APEC - Managerial Adecco - Temping Comparative qualificationsThe French do tend to like everything clearly spelled out so it might be worth obtaining a direct comparison between your qualifications and those recognised in France via the French branch of the National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC). Visit: NARIC websiteEmployment contracts in FranceContracts : where to find out more - Worldbiz has a website with information on French contracts, labour relations, trade regulations, taxation and other employment matters in France(NB: Subscription only, from $95):Worldbiz Or follow this link to read the explanations on EMIRE’s site: EMIRE Information resourcesOther general information about employment in France can be found on these sites:Going Global Abbreviation Dictionary |
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Uccimac - Business Opportunities
 A one-stop entry point for buying a business in the Massif Central region of France.
Holiday Rentals Business Opportunity
 Thomas Green's British grocery stores
 Thomas Green’s, the major international retail franchise business is looking for entrepreneurs who want to run their own British grocery store in France selling to the British and the French. Find out more.
Teach English in France
 Take an accredited TEFL course by email and start earning money teaching English in France. Find out how...Les Bons Voisins
 We are extending our successful network of franchised
Property managers across France. A proven framework and support – if you have the right skill set, why not come and join us?
Property Finder Business Opportunities
 This summer we launched France's first ever national network of property finders. FrenchEntrée Property Finders (FEPF) are looking for energetic and talented property finder partners in over 50 locations throughout France. Further information.
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 If you need advice or a currency exchange quote, make a no obligation enquiry to Moneycorp, FrenchEntrée's currency partner. Apply now to open a currency account.Living in France Newsletter ArchiveAre you living in France or thinking of moving to France? Keep up to date with all the latest stories from our Living in France section. Sign-up for our free newsletter or visit our newsletter archive to view previous newsletters. Latest Employment and Business Forum Postings |
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FrenchEntrée has launched the only independent Property Finder network for overseas buyers in France. Already ten territories have been signed up and our property finders are out looking on behalf of clients.
Do you dream of living in the lush green countryside or along the beautiful Opale coast of Northern France while maintaining your job in the UK? If so, making the dream a reality may be easier than you think...
To help complete our regional coverage, we are now looking to recruit additional bilingual, independent agents in a number of areas.
If you want to get a paid job in France, get a head start with our guide to the employment situation, from the different workplace customs to contracts and wages
A guide to finding work in France including information about using local contacts, advertising, temping, job centres, the demand for certain skills and some hot tips before you leave for France!
The French are particular about their CVs so here's how to make sure yours looks good and reads well. Made it to the interview? Great! Read out tips to give yourself the best chance of success
A Portage Salarial is a similar structure to the umbrella companies which are widely used by IT contractors and freelance staff in the UK to minimize the worry and admin headaches that can accompany working as self-employed...
If you dream of living in France but need an income, how about teaching English? If you haven’t got a background in teaching, then you’re not alone. Most English language teachers have re-trained from other careers. So what kind of teaching opportunities exist, how much can you expect to earn and how do you get started?
If you need to work when you come to France how easy will it be to find a job? If you want to self-employed can you make a living? FrenchEntrée asked its working readers to fill in a survey on what it is like to work in France. Here are the results
Work in a French company and it might come as a shock when you realise that the structures of most businesses are conceived to maintain a clear distinction between different ...
Whether you’re seeking a job, setting up a business, or just signing on as unemployed you’re bound to come up against that monumentally inert edifice which is French administration...
The French tax year is the calendar year running from 1st January to 31st December. If you are a relatively new arrival in France then you will need to know what your tax obligations are in preparing for the tax year...
In France if you want to legally employ someone - or be employed - on a temporary basis, whether personally or professionally, you will need to use the chéque d'emploi system. Here's how it works
Siddalls advisers in France are there to provide support and up-to-date information on any issues that may affect expat finances when becoming a French resident. Peter Wakelin regional manager for the Aquitaine region of France tells us how he came to be a Siddalls Financial Adviser in France...
FORMER train driver Mark Keyton now works on different kinds of tracks as a DJ on French radio. Mark isn’t sure if any other native English speakers are broadcasting in French -- he may be the only one in the country. 
FrenchEntrée Property Services have property finders throughout France. One of the latest property finders to come on board, Neil Ranadé, will be covering a large area of Provence. His territory will include the Carmague, Arles, Avignon, Pertius, Aix-en-Provence, Cassis, Marseille, and parts of rural Luberon and Bouches-du-Rhône. Here's his story