French employment doesn't have to be hard work

Finding work after buying your French property doesn't have to be a struggle but most firms will expect you to have done your homework before turning up for an interview.

France has a relatively high unemployment rate but there are still a number of sectors which are desperate for staff, especially for those who can speak both languages.

More specifically, workers in telecommunications, hotels and restaurants are particularly in demand plus administrational staff such as secretaries and accountants.

English teachers are also needed across the country as well as personnel in the building industry.

Ideally you should have a good grasp of the French language before applying for jobs and there are a number of short courses and private tutorial opportunities available to get up to speed.

As with the UK, employers will generally want to see a CV with any previous employment on it so ensure this is up to date and printed legibly. The French CV is on one A4 page size only, much more concise than the English version.

Minimum wage in France, known as Salaire Minimum Interprofessionel de Croissance is indexed to the cost of living and increases periodically.

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