At this point, you’ve explored the options of how to get
yourself started on finding a job in France. By now you should know how to
apply for a passport, where to find temporary English jobs in France, and where
to apply to a French University including where to apply for a student visa. Do
you feel like you have a better idea of which direction you want to pursue? If
you’re still unsure, you can also ask yourself the question of "Why do I
want to work internationally in France?" Is it because of the fine French
cuisine, vineyards, culture, language, and fashion? I agree all of the above
are great reasons.
Now let's move into Fashion.
Now let's move into Fashion.
If you feel empowered and want to adapt to the culture to
make a statement and get the international job of your dreams to take the next
step and update your wardrobe. France is known as one of the fashion capitals
of the world. As an outsider, you want to blend in with the ongoing trends and
fashion statements because it helps build confidence, especially in a new
country. If you want to include business attire at an affordable price the ZaraCollection in France is the best option for a modern-sleek look at a reasonable
price. Zara offers business attire for women and men with unique styles that
will freshen up your look. Let’s just say French fashion will land you the job.
A good question to ask yourself is would you consider your current wardrobe “á
la mode?” Explore more options at Zara Online Shop.
What is your goal?
Getting to France is your ultimate goal! Make a timeline and track your progress with applications, meeting deadlines, and saving money for your big move. A good time is to start making connections with people who live in France through LinkedIn. However, LinkedIn is still growing as a professional platform in France and isn’t as popular. Instead try a popular platform French people use to connect with professionals worldwide to find job opportunities called SHAPR, and it is also available to use in the U.S. Leboncoin is another option that serves as a reference site for classified ads from individuals and professionals for different categories including employment, real estate, used cars, vacation rentals, furniture and much more. in every region in France. Another option is Pôle emploi, a platform available for potential candidates and employers to list news, events, jobs, and find training opportunities within several regions in France. Another tip is to search for companies in the United States that have office locations internationally. A few tech companies that have global offices in France and are based in Austin include Accenture, Deloitte, and SpeachMe. Accenture is a global professional services company with a broad range of services in consulting, digital, technology, and operations. Deloitte is a management and consulting firm that specializes in financial advisory, risk management, audit, and tax services. SpeachMe is a computer software company that creates video tutorials for training and informational videos to improve productivity, reduce downtime, and lower training costs.
How much time do you have to plan your move to France?
Getting to France is your ultimate goal! Make a timeline and track your progress with applications, meeting deadlines, and saving money for your big move. A good time is to start making connections with people who live in France through LinkedIn. However, LinkedIn is still growing as a professional platform in France and isn’t as popular. Instead try a popular platform French people use to connect with professionals worldwide to find job opportunities called SHAPR, and it is also available to use in the U.S. Leboncoin is another option that serves as a reference site for classified ads from individuals and professionals for different categories including employment, real estate, used cars, vacation rentals, furniture and much more. in every region in France. Another option is Pôle emploi, a platform available for potential candidates and employers to list news, events, jobs, and find training opportunities within several regions in France. Another tip is to search for companies in the United States that have office locations internationally. A few tech companies that have global offices in France and are based in Austin include Accenture, Deloitte, and SpeachMe. Accenture is a global professional services company with a broad range of services in consulting, digital, technology, and operations. Deloitte is a management and consulting firm that specializes in financial advisory, risk management, audit, and tax services. SpeachMe is a computer software company that creates video tutorials for training and informational videos to improve productivity, reduce downtime, and lower training costs.
How much time do you have to plan your move to France?
If you feel like you’re running out of time and need to get
to France ASAP, then there is ONE more solution that's probable.
Last Minute Decisions and One possible Solution.
Last Minute Decisions and One possible Solution.
“Le Mariage.” Oui Oui! If you are in the pool of single
fishes and have a dating app handy, you'll be lucky to find your crème de la
crème partner who is a French citizen. The choice of signing a marriage
contract will grant you all access to the European Union. Don't forget to think
rationally and never rush into any long-term commitments and contracts, but
marriage can give you more opportunities for yourself and your new partner.
Benefits of Getting Married to a French Citizen.
Benefits of Getting Married to a French Citizen.
One positive attribute would be becoming a European Citizen
and attaining dual citizenship in both the U.S.A and France. There are numerous
benefits in becoming a European Citizen. A great benefit includes being able to
work in every country within the European Union including Spain, Germany,
Italy, Sweden, Netherlands, Ireland, Denmark, Belgium, Czech Republic, Poland,
Romania, Croatia, Bulgaria, Finland, Greece, Belgium, Portugal, Hungary,
Austria, Malta, Luxembourg, Cyprus, Lithuania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Estonia,
Latvia, and the United Kingdom (maybe). The next attribute is Universal
Healthcare that is granted to every European Citizen. As a citizen, you have
the option to purchase private insurance and will give you the option of using
two types of healthcare coverage.
As a citizen, you are granted "protection sociale"
which is governmental protection for you and your family if you lose a job or
are becoming unemployed. It’s difficult to lose a job in France because of the
amount of governmental protection but at the same time, it is difficult to find
full-time employment due to the country’s high unemployment rate at 8.8%.
More Benefits of Getting Married to a European Citizen Include:
More Benefits of Getting Married to a European Citizen Include:
Dual citizenship also benefits your French lover. If you
want to get married in the United States you can export your potential foreign
partner with a K-1 nonimmigrant visa and file the Form I-129F, Petition for
Alien Fiancé(e). To obtain a K-1 fiancé visa you and your fiancé must marry
each other within 90 days of your fiancé entering the U.S.A. There is a list of
eligibility for applying for the Fiancé Visa check to see if you and your
partner are qualified for the K-1 Visa.
One great benefit of getting married in America is getting
your spouse a Green Card, which is the golden ticket for foreigners to work in
the United States. Green Card holders are known as Lawful Permanent Residents
in the United States. There are a few benefits of becoming a permanent resident
which include, Green Card holders pay significantly less for tuition to attend
colleges, universities, or vocational schools. Green Card holders can also
sponsor relatives to apply for their own permanent residency. The family member
must be an immediate relative such as a parent, or unmarried children under 21
years old, and they can also sponsor a non-relative under the Family Preference
category. Permanent residency status as a Green Card holder means you can make
contributions to U.S. election campaigns by donating, the only restriction is
voting because voting in U.S. elections is only reserved for full United States
citizens. If a Green Card Holder works for 10 years in the United States before
retiring, they are entitled to receive Social Security benefits. The ultimate
goal for any Green Card holders is to take a big step towards becoming a full
U.S. citizen and take the necessary steps and assessments to become a United
States Citizen. This serves as a preliminary step towards helping your spouse
become a citizen in the U.S.A.
Which options will you pursue?
Which options will you pursue?
In the end, you have many possibilities to explore. It will
be a long process but once you have everything organized and submitted the process
will get easier from there.
This is only a snippet of the options you have to work
abroad in France. Even you’re not thinking of working in France I hope you will
be able to use this a guide to apply for other Non-European countries. After
all, you only live once, and these types of opportunities are waiting for you.
Don’t regret your life choice by settling down and being stuck in the same
city, and having a job you don’t love, buckle down and apply for the job of
your dreams! It’s only a click away.
Bon Voyage!
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