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EU nationals are at liberty to look for work in France. Most jobs are likely to be within the tourism industry, but there has been growth in hi-tech areas in recent years, so opportunities for work have increased in the technology sector.

The national press (broadsheets like the Times and the Guardian in the UK) has sections advertising international jobs, which may assist you. There is a database for the European Employment Services (EURES), which can be accessed from Job Centres - in it are jobs from all over Europe.

If you are looking for work after arriving in France, then you can check the employment sections in newspapers such as "Le Figaro". You could also seek advice at your local ANPE office (the French Employment Agency).

Added by Pauline 28/10/04 - To register as unemployed in France you need to go to the nearest ASSEDIC office. You will THEN have to make an appointment at your ANPE for an interview to agree to a PARE (a personalised contract regarding what efforts you will make to find employment, your education, previous work experience, knowledge of the language etc. You will be expected to take a CV in French to this interview and will be called back every three months.) French unemployment benefit is paid monthly around the 8th day of the following month. You can declare how many hours you have worked towards the end of each month by telephone, internet etc (www.assedic.fr).

Added by Pauline 28/10/04 - Most employers insist on a passport sized photo attached to your CV, and a hand written 'lettre de motivation' (application letter). Most employment agencies also require a photo along with photocopies of birth certificates, driving licence, passport, etc etc. Always carry photocopies of everything when visiting a goverment department. You may also need a full birth certificate showing your mother's maiden name!