Does anyone know what the job market is like in France? Here in the US, it seems like everyone is looking for help - there are help wanted signs everywhere. Would it be difficult to find a entry level part time job? Just thinking of ways to earn a bit extra on the side so i dont drive myself crazy. Thank you!
Whatās your French like ?
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Earning āon the sideāā¦ what do you mean by this??
If you want to work in France, I think youāll need a valid Work Permit/Visa/Whateverā¦ to do soā¦
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Iāve never lived in France before, but thankfully I have the ability to request dual citizenship and my French is strong - just need some immersion to get spun up. Those things arenāt that much of a concern (at least for entry level jobs). I just really donāt know what the current market is like.
The current job market appears to be sector dependent - the hospitality sector is in dire need of staff, as people quit in droves or were furloughed / made redundant during the pandemic and never came back.
Some industrial sectors also seem to be struggling to fill places too, IT is still quite busy, as is industrial R&D - whether they will remain so if recession hits is another matter.
Public sector probably isnāt where most jobs are being created (despite the hype from some areas of government), probably the opposite actually, given the ongoing trends to cut public sector service costs.
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There is often a long gap between asking and getting citizenship. Very much depends on the route you go for, and where you actually file the papers but you need to factor this in. Can be between 6 months and 3 years,
So you either need to apply from wherever you are, and get the citizenship before you move. Or get a visa first (not easy with no job) come here and then apply.
Your French may be strong but, unless you did two years of higher education in French in a French establishment, you will also have to take a language test before you apply. ( unless you are actually French by birth).
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why donāt you look at the temp job offers on. startpeople.fr, manpower.fr or adecco.fr to name but a few.
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Every single MacDonaldās around here is hiring!
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Thank you, that is very helpful!
What about something as simple as a job at a nearby supermarket?
No problem as long as all your paperwork is in order/sorted (and that takes time whatever your nationality!) 
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Haha. Well, guess itāll be an experience! 
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Jane, thank you for the tips! I was registered in the livret de famille when I was born. From my understanding, as far as France is concerned Iām already French. I just need to get identification/passport and then contribute to the system to use the benefits.
Flocreen, thank you for the websites! I was not aware of these.
Toryroo, probably last on my list because i dont want to go home smelling like french fries hahahaha but good to know there are options if you really need it! Thank you!
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The casual gig economy isnāt such a thing here and we like papers rules and regulations.
āThose things arenāt that much of a concern (at least for entry level jobs)ā
You may be surprised 
āi dont want to go home smelling like french friesā
Il nāy a pas de sot mĆ©tier.
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Iām French, no, you can also work āau blackā, cash in hand. Lots of tutors do this for example. But not just. Very common in hospitality, restaurants especially.
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Perhaps a sign of things to come, our āregimeā has asked for a copy of our TdSās to prove we have the right to work here. Quite funny really as we might close the business next year. 
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Possible mais pas futƩ.
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It is better to smell of Mc Donalds fries than being hungry.
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The French employment law is stuck in the past,some time in the middle ages,makes it very hard not just for job seekers but for employers too,but good luck.
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