Finding a job in a new country can be daunting.

Especially if you don't know many people and don't speak the language. The job market in France can be tough, given these obstacles.

Without good resources, you could spend months looking, only to end up frustrated and still with no job.

To help you avoid this, I’ve put together a list of the 10 best websites for expats in France. Whether you speak French, English, or both, you’ll find useful tips and can focus on the sites that work best for you.

Indeed France

Indeed is a big website to look for jobs in France. It offers a wide range of job listings.

For non-French speakers, you can use the search filters to find jobs where English is required.

There are many English-speaking jobs in hospitality, tech, and international companies.

Bonus tip: You can set up job alerts with words like "English-speaking" or "bilingual" to get notifications when new jobs that fit you are posted.You can also use words related to your field for your alerts.

Also, check the “trends” section at the bottom to search for jobs in the areas where you want to live in France.

Glassdoor France

Glassdoor not only lists jobs, but it also has reviews from people who work at those companies. This is super helpful if you don't know much about the job market in France.

Many jobs, especially in tech, finance, and marketing, are listed in English.

The main downside is that you need to make an account to see their job offers, but it’s quick and easy.

Bonus tip: Use the company reviews to better understand the work culture and to prepare for interviews. Look for companies with high reviews from expat employees for a smoother transition.

France Travail (Former Pôle Emploi)

France Travail is France’s national employment agency.

It's a great resource for finding jobs all over the country. The site has lots of job listings, including part-time, full-time, and temporary jobs.

Most jobs are listed in French, but many big international companies use France Travail.

It might be a bit tricky if you don’t speak French, but you can use Google’s auto-translate tool to help you out.

You can create an account for free as a Foreigner and start applying for jobs right away.

Bonus tip : When creating your account, choose the first option, "access job search services." The second option, “Register as a job seeker,” is mostly for people who’ve worked in France and have a residency permit.

APEC (Association Pour l'Emploi des Cadres)

APEC is designed for professionals and executives. It’s perfect if you’re looking for mid to senior-level jobs in France.

Most jobs are listed in French, but some international companies or tech jobs may require you to speak English.

Bonus tip: You can use APEC’s career coaching services to improve your job search strategy and learn more about the French job market.

Welcome to the Jungle

This site is popular with startups and new companies.

It shows detailed profiles of companies so you can learn more about them before you apply.

Bonus Tip: check out the site’s blog section for tips on job applications and understanding French work culture.

Cadremploi

Cadremploi is a top site for finding jobs for executives and professionals. It’s well-known in France for finding high-level jobs in different industries.

The site is in French, so you need to know the language. But you can always use Google’s tool to translate the page.

Bonus tip: Use Cadremploi not only to search for jobs but also to learn about salary expectations and trends in your industry in France.

Le Bon Coin

Le Bon Coin is a popular classified site, but its job section is great for finding local jobs.

It’s especially good for finding jobs in smaller companies, local businesses, and part-time work. Most jobs are in French and are meant for the local market.

Bonus tip: Le Bon Coin is perfect for finding jobs outside of Paris, especially if you’re looking to work in smaller towns or rural areas.

RegionsJob

This site is great for finding jobs in different regions of France.

It’s good for job seekers who are flexible about where they work and are looking for jobs in various industries. The job listings are in French, and it’s a favorite among local employers.

Bonus tip: If you’re open to relocate within France, RegionsJob offers a great variety of positions outside the big cities, where there’s less competition.



LinkedIn France

At this point, I don't need to sell you Linkedin. Today, Linkedin is THE most popular international job platform. It is especially popular with multinational companies in France.

But Linkedin is often underestimated and, above all, misused. It's not enough to create a profile and state you're looking for a job to find one.

Here are a few tips to help you find what you're looking for:

• Customize your LinkedIn profile to highlight your experience in relation to the job you're looking for and your language skills.
• Use key words (a must) in your descriptions that correspond to the job titles you're looking for.
• Spend time on the platform. Linkedin is first and foremost an algorithm, and the more movement the algorithms see, the more they will highlight your activities and profile.
• Don't hesitate to take original approaches or to spontaneously contact people likely to hire or refer you. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Bonus tip: Most job postings for international roles are in English. You can easily filter jobs by language requirements. You can also follow Linkedin consultant experts. They often share professional tips on how to use Linkedin to maximize your results.

Other popular websites you may want to check:

• Monster
• Recrut

Recap: top recommendations

There are plenty of websites to find jobs in France and this list is already long. So if you need three websites to start with, my top 3 recommendations are:

• Indeed: wich is very popular amongst employers in France and expats in France.
• Linkedin: It is globally known. I don’t need to elaborate on that one.
• France Travail: if you find a job and your employer must ask for work authorization to get your visa, you would already be on the right track for this.

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Jeremy | Way 2 France