Do you want to find the perfect job to fit your profile, but you're stuck on how to go about it? Mister Bilingue is here to explain everything you need to know to about finding job offers quickly in 2020!
Did you just press 'Send' on your CV? And now you're crossing your fingers for a job interview?
To get hired quickly in France, you need a dash of perseverance and a whole lot of motivation! To maximize your chances of getting a job in a company, knowing how to go about a job search might be a good place to start.
Where do you look for job offers and who should you contact about recruitment? In this article, the Mister Bilingue team is back with the best advice for completing an effective job search in France in 2020!
Before we get to the heart of the matter, let's set out the different topics on the agenda for going about the best possible job search:
1. Job sites
2. Recruitment agencies
3. Companies
4. Professional social networks
5. Networking and word of mouth
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Ready to find a job in a jiff? Here we go!
If you're reading this article, that suggests you already have access to the internet –
congratulations!
In 2020, it's pretty obvious that any job search should include taking a look at online job offers. But seeing as there's a whole host of general sites as well as the more specialized ones, we've decided to prepare a small list to help you find your way.
The more general sites bring together a large number of offers for all types of jobs and fields. If you want to go wide and find offers in marketing, communication and commerce, as well as logistics, accounting and management, for example, these sites are well-equipped to provide you with a wide range and number of offers.
In France, the most well-known job vacancy site is Pôle Emploi, set up by the French government to bring together a huge list of vacancies from all across France.
If you want to broaden your search and compare several job offers, you can also check out job sites from the private sector.
The most popular sites in France are:
The specialized sites
If you're more interested in finding job offers that are tailored to your specific profile, then the specialized sites are for you! These are the sites that allow you to quickly home in on offers suited to you, because each of them is dedicated to reaching a certain type of profile.
Mister Bilingue, for example, (that's us!) is a site targeted at multilingual people in France. The positions offered are specifically dedicated to people who are bilingual or with a high proficiency in a foreign language. If you think that that's you, you're exactly the type of person that we hope to help find a job quickly with our list of offers!
There are also some other specialized job sites aimed at different types of profiles and sectors:
So what is a recruitment agency exactly? Well, their job is to take care of the recruitment needs of their client companies.
In short, a recruitment agency helps companies that can't recruit in-house to find the most suitable candidates for their open positions. The agency supports them in searching for profiles and makes a first selection of candidates for the proposed position.
As a candidate, you can send your CV directly to the recruitment agency in the hope of setting up a meeting and eventually being offered positions related to your profile. Here are a few recruitment sites where you can create a profile directly online:
Do you already have an idea of what the company of your dreams would be like?
Well if that's the case, go ahead and make a list of all the companies that interest you and send them your CV. It's a direct approach, but we strongly recommend giving it a go if you really want to find a job that makes you tick!
Companies often have a "Careers" page on their website, where you can find the current job vacancies they have on offer. This means that you can apply online to specific companies and target the job offers that are available.
And if the company of your dreams doesn't have vacancies right now, feel free to send a spontaneous application! Because as the expression goes, "If you don't ask, you don't get!"
Come on, go for it, we believe in you!
We've said it once, and we'll say it again: if you've got access to the internet, there's no better way of finding a job quickly!
With the dawn of social networks and the ease of online communication, it's become easier and easier to apply to a higher number of posts.
That being said, we don't necessarily recommend that you post your CV on Facebook or Instagram (even if it could always be worth a go…). Instead, there are a number of other "professional" social networks that have the specific goal of connecting people through their professional profile.
In France, the two best known professional social networks are LinkedIn and Viadeo. It's well worth creating a profile on one of these sites in order to increase your visibility with potential recruiters.
The Shapr app allows you to discover people who have the same professional expectations as you do. Think of it as a Tinder-style app, where you swipe left or right to match with profiles that suit you professionally.
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So, what about if you don't have internet, but you do happen to have contact with other human beings? Well that's fantastic news, and it's also useful for finding a job quickly!
Talking about your situation to those around you can be a great way to find new opportunities. It's more and more common to be referred to a company through a contact, and it's a tried and tested method of landing a job.
If you spread the word, it's quite possible that someone you know could offer you a job in their company or may know someone who might be interested in your profile.
For this to work, it's important to be socially proactive, to meet new people, to network and give out your contact details to as many people as possible who may be in a position to hire you (or at least help you in your search for employment).
If you can, go to job fairs to meet professionals in the sector that interests you, because this is a great way to participate in professional workshops with people with a similar professional profile.
Just arrived in France and on the lookout for a job? The good news is that Mister Bilingue organizes free online webinars specifically to meet and talk to other bilingual people about the best ways to find a job in France!
TO SUM UP:
The top tips for an effective job search:
2. Send your CV to recruitment agencies.
3. Make a list of the companies that interest you and send them your application.
4. Expand your network using professional social networks (Linkedin or Viadeo).
5. Talk to people around you and try to create new professional links (job fairs, workshops, etc.).
Well done, you now know everything there is to know to carry out an effective job search!
The path to finding a job can be long and taxing, and it's normal to feel a little discouraged after a few refusals. But remember to stay confident and keep it in perspective! If you get stuck, consider broadening your employment criteria and discussing your situation with professionals to keep your job search as targeted and effective as possible.
If you stick with it, stay disciplined and remain proactive, we're sure that you'll end up finding a job that fits.
Maybe you've already found the perfect job and you're preparing for that all-important interview? Make sure you're prepared with our tailor-made advice!
If it's advice on writing a successful cover letter that you need, then head straight to our article on that very subject!
We hope you found this advice useful and wish you all the best in your job search.
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