Look for a company remotely
A French-style CV, LinkedIn, targeted applications and video interviews.
How to do it
- 1Prepare a French-style CV and a cover letter, stating the programme you are targeting, the school and the work-study schedule.
- 2Search on La Bonne Alternance, the public work-study service: enter the job you are aiming for and the city of your school to see offers and programmes.
- 3Also send speculative applications: La Bonne Alternance flags companies likely to recruit, even without a published offer.
- 4Update your LinkedIn profile and, if your field suits it, an online portfolio.
- 5Keep a targeted list of the companies you contact (date, reply, follow-up) and get ready for video interviews.
What you need
- Your French-style CV
- An adaptable cover letter
- Your admission certificate for the programme
- The school's work-study schedule
- Your portfolio, if your field suits it
Tips
- Search near your school: the company must fit the location and schedule of the programme.
- Ask your school for the job offers and company contacts it receives.
- Tell the recruiter early that you are an international student and send them the employer sheet (P5) to reassure them.
Official sources
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