Jobs & Apprenticeships
Working alongside your studies, the contract types you will meet, and the apprenticeship route.
General information only — not official guidance. Rules change, so confirm with the official source before you act.
Key topics in jobs & apprenticeships
Each guide follows the same pattern: summary, step-by-step sections, checklists, warnings and an official source with a verification date.
The annual working-time framework attached to student status.
Tutoring, campus jobs, retail, hospitality and how to apply in French.
Why the internship agreement matters and how gratification usually works.
How work-study contracts function and what they require from an international student.
Format expectations, tone and the details recruiters look for.
Job-search and professional routes typically available after a French diploma.
- Check the work conditions attached to your permit
- Prepare a one-page French CV
- Set up a French phone number and professional email
- Never work without a written contract
- Keep every payslip
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Sources & disclaimer
France Student Hub publishes general information only. It is not legal advice and does not replace an official decision from an administration, consulate or institution. Every page shows when it was last checked and links to the official source so you can verify before you act.
If a rule affects your status, confirm it with the relevant official body or a qualified professional before you act on it.