If you’ve studied in France and want to stay for work, the rules depend on your nationality and your degree level. Here’s a simple guide:
Staying in France After Graduation
For European students:
- Students from the EU, EEA, or Switzerland can stay in France to look for work after graduation for as long as they like.
- If under 28, they can also work as international volunteers in a French office or company abroad.
For Non-European students:
- You need a job offer or work contract paying at least 1.5 times the minimum wage (about €2,220 gross/month in 2017).
- If you don’t have a job yet, you may apply for a Temporary Resident Permit (APS), valid for 12 months, to look for work.
- APS is available for those with a professional Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or if you plan to start a business.
- Students from countries with special agreements (Senegal, Gabon, Benin, Tunisia, Mauritius, Cape Verde, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Lebanon, India) may have additional options. Contact your Campus France office for details.
Tips for Finding a Job in France
- Prepare Your CV and Cover Letter
- Adapt your CV and letter to French standards.
- Search Job Portals
- Use sites like France Travail (national employment center) and APEC (for management positions).
- Create email alerts to get new job postings.
- Apply Directly to Companies
- Send spontaneous applications to companies that interest you.
- Attend Job Fairs
- Bring your CV and cover letter. Be ready for multiple interviews in one day.
- Use Your Internship
- End-of-studies internships are a great way to gain experience, build a network, and strengthen your CV.
- Activate Your Network
- Let friends, classmates, and mentors know you are looking for work.
- Use professional networks like LinkedIn and alumni networks such as France Alumni to find opportunities and get company insights.
- Get Professional Help
- Universities and Grandes Écoles often have career services or BAIP offices to assist graduates.
- The APEC can help graduates four years after high school, while France Travail supports all job seekers.
Finding a job in France takes planning, networking, and persistence, but with the right approach, international graduates can successfully start their careers.
Source: Official Campus France website – www.campusfrance.org
If you’ve studied in France and want to stay for work, the rules depend on your nationality and your degree level. Here’s a simple guide:
Staying in France After Graduation
For European students:
- Students from the EU, EEA, or Switzerland can stay in France to look for work after graduation for as long as they like.
- If under 28, they can also work as international volunteers in a French office or company abroad.
For Non-European students:
- You need a job offer or work contract paying at least 1.5 times the minimum wage (about €2,220 gross/month in 2017).
- If you don’t have a job yet, you may apply for a Temporary Resident Permit (APS), valid for 12 months, to look for work.
- APS is available for those with a professional Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or if you plan to start a business.
- Students from countries with special agreements (Senegal, Gabon, Benin, Tunisia, Mauritius, Cape Verde, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Lebanon, India) may have additional options. Contact your Campus France office for details.
Tips for Finding a Job in France
- Prepare Your CV and Cover Letter
- Adapt your CV and letter to French standards.
- Search Job Portals
- Use sites like France Travail (national employment center) and APEC (for management positions).
- Create email alerts to get new job postings.
- Apply Directly to Companies
- Send spontaneous applications to companies that interest you.
- Attend Job Fairs
- Bring your CV and cover letter. Be ready for multiple interviews in one day.
- Use Your Internship
- End-of-studies internships are a great way to gain experience, build a network, and strengthen your CV.
- Activate Your Network
- Let friends, classmates, and mentors know you are looking for work.
- Use professional networks like LinkedIn and alumni networks such as France Alumni to find opportunities and get company insights.
- Get Professional Help
- Universities and Grandes Écoles often have career services or BAIP offices to assist graduates.
- The APEC can help graduates four years after high school, while France Travail supports all job seekers.
Finding a job in France takes planning, networking, and persistence, but with the right approach, international graduates can successfully start their careers.
Source: Official Campus France website – www.campusfrance.org
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