🇫🇷 France · Jobs

Where to find jobs in France — major job boards, in-demand sectors, and how to apply.

France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) is the public employment service and official job board. Non-EU workers generally need a work authorisation tied to a residence permit; some shortage occupations ("métiers en tension") have streamlined routes. Service-Public.fr explains the work-permit rules.

  • France Travail (francetravail.fr) is the official public employment service and job board.
  • Non-EU workers generally need a work permit linked to a residence permit (e.g. salarié, passeport talent).
  • Certain shortage occupations ("métiers en tension") can have streamlined hiring.
  • Service-Public.fr sets out work-permit and employment rules.

Official authorities

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Government portals

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