Find stable housing
To settle permanently in France, you first and foremost need stable housing that corresponds to your needs and is relatively well located in relation to your workplace. To find your housing, you can either go through a real estate agency or a private individual. Keep in mind that they will ask you different documentation regarding your resources.
Know moreTo get a residence permit allowing you to work on a long-term basis
To find a sustainable job, under a permanent contract in France, you must have a residence permit that allows you to do so. Thus, you must make an appropriate request to the French consulate or embassy in your country of origin.
Know moreFind the right job for you
To search efficiently, you must have in mind the French functioning concerning applications (CV, cover letters...) as well as regarding salary negotiations. But you must also understand the typology of the French economy, as a whole.
Know moreThe functioning of the various employment contracts
In order to understand the type of contract the company offers, here are some useful explanations.
Know moreBe in possession of a driver's license accepted in France
To work as well as to live serenely in France, it is essential to have a driver's license, called Permis B for cars.
Know moreHow the tax system works in France
Since January 1, 2019, the French government has implemented withholding tax, which consists of deducting tax before payment of income by deducting it every month from the pay slip.
Know moreThe end-of-study internship
To continue your professional life in France after your studies, don't neglect the crucial importance of the end-of-study internship. Here are some advices about it, so that it propels you into the job market ready, and that you are able to use it for find the job's that suits you.
Know moreWorking in France after graduation
Once your studies are completed, several possibilities are available to foreign graduates looking for a job in France. For non-European students, you must have a promise of employment or a signed contract employment contract, as well as a salary greater than or equal to one and a half times the legal minimum wage. If this is not the case and you hold a professional license or a master's degree, you can apply for an APS (Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour) valid for one year and non-renewable while you are looking for a job in France.
Know moreThe functioning of the various employment contracts
You were a student and you are getting ready, at this end of your internship, to start your professional life in France. Here are some details on the types of existing employment contracts. First of all, it is common to start with a fixed-term contract, to prove your abilities to the company. About the end-of-study internship, it is of the utmost importance. Be pro-active, do more than you are asked to do to show that you are ready to take on new assignments under your responsibility.
Know moreSustainable driving in France
Having a driver's license is essential in France to get a job. Generally required among the characteristics of the applications required for a position, the B driving license must be one of your priorities. Even if your license is valid for the duration of your studies in France, it will no longer be sufficient once you decide to stay in France to settle there permanently. Think about anticipating this transition to professional life, and the steps that accompany it.
Know moreMoving from student housing to stable and more comfortable accommodation
You change your status. Once you have found a job that suits you, it's time to move from your student housing to a more spacious home to settle down sustainably. So, you will have to carry out the accommodation research, and know the terms of a rental contract to master the clauses before signing it. In this way, you will avoid unpleasant surprises due to lack of knowledge.
Know moreUnderstanding the Income Tax System
You are ready to work, and therefore to be paid. You may have to pay taxes now. The French system has the particularity of combining a high level of levy with a high level of transfer and quality public services. Income tax is redistributed in the form of social benefits (family benefits, housing allowances, social minima and activity bonuses). Now and since 2019, most people pay their tax at source. This means that the amount of your tax is deducted directly from your payslip, every month.
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