Finding work in France is easier when your documents and job search tools are ready. Before applying everywhere, prepare a simple CV, know what work rights your residence document gives you, and understand whether France Travail registration is possible for your situation.

Check your right to work

Some residence permits allow work directly. Other situations require the employer to request work authorisation. Do not guess: check your visa, titre de séjour, récépissé, or official notice before accepting a job.

Prepare a French-style CV

Keep your CV short and clear. Include contact details, city, skills, languages, experience, training, certificates, and availability. If you do not have much experience in France yet, include volunteer work, community roles, school projects, and practical skills.

France Travail and job platforms

Foreign workers generally need a residence document that allows work and registration before they can register as jobseekers. Even when registration is not possible, many people can still search job offers and create a candidate space online.

Keep proof

Save job offers, applications, interview emails, contracts, payslips, training certificates, and employer letters. These documents may help with housing, renewals, and future applications.

GHYU can help members review a CV, prepare for basic interviews, understand documents to collect, and connect with community opportunities.