Jobs Guide from www.justlanded.com Finding a job in France sometimes isn't easy - especially as foreigner. Our job guide provides information about salaries, contracts and working conditions. Look in the classifieds for positions available and post an ad with your details. Chat with other job-seekers in the forums.     Working in France   The job market: For most foreigners, France appears to be a paradise for working conditions. Swiss employees enjoy some of the highest salaries in the world. Despite widespread job losses in France during the early 1990s recession, unemployment is still among the lowest in Europe. more Work permits: Since 1998, France has a dual priority system for the issuance of work permits: this means priority is given to workers from EU member states and a more restrictive admission policy is operated for non-EU citizens. more Job applications: Your job application acts as your ‘business card’ for your job search as well as being your passport to a first contact with potential employers. Job applications and the selection process in France might look and work differently than what you’re used to at home. more Qualifications: Many jobs in France are subject to regulation and can require some formal qualifications. Foreign qualifications are recognized in many trades and professions, as long as the training is similar to the equivalent Swiss qualification. more   Working: France has a very high costs of living when compared with countries in the European Union, but also relatively high levels of pay. However, be prepared to work a lot for your money! more   Social security: SIf working in France, you will probably have to join the French social security system. This section gives you some essential information on the different types of social insurance in France to help you to find your way round the French "bureaucratic maze". more   Unemployment insurance: All employees in France who have not yet reached the legal retirement age must be covered by unemployment insurance. Half of the contribution is paid by the employee and the other half by the employer. more   Old-age insurance: Old-age insurance in France is based on a system of three "insurance pillars". This system often appears quite confusing at first. This section gives you an overview of the three pillars and some tips on how to optimize your pension plan.  more   Accident insurance: Accident insurance covers accidents occurring in the workplace and diseases caused by working conditions. It also covers non-work accidents if the employee works for at least 8 hours per week. more ......................................................................................................................................     Powered by www.justlanded.com A website for people moving abroad to live, work and study in France.