Paris is the most visited city in the world and if you would like to be more than just a tourist why not apply to work here? There are summer, winter and year round positions available to foreigners and English speakers.
Latest Vacancies
These companies are hiring staff to work in Paris now:
Mômji
Do you speak English, German, Spanish or Chinese? Mômji offer childcare jobs in Paris.
Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris is open every day of the year and hires seasonal staff for so many positions, from dancing and entertainment, to retail, sales and events.
Summer Jobs in Paris
Would you like to spend your summer working in Paris? This city is amazing during the summer months you stand the best chance of finding temporary work. These jobs are very popular with locals and internationals, especially students seeking to work abroad during the summer break.
Popular roles can be found in teaching, childcare, hotels, hospitality, retail, summer camps, language schools and more. A lot of positions do not require and French knowledge, especially if they are advertised online in English.
If you are keen to move to Paris as an expat and looking for a permanent position, you can find so many local and multinational companies based in the French capital like Total, AXA, BNP Paribas, GDF Suez. Some of the best industries to find employment include: IT and technology, automotive, finance, insurance, fashion, and cosmetics.
Working in Paris – FAQ
Currency and salaries
France uses the Euro, and salaries in Paris are amongst some of the highest in Europe. There are lots of other benefits of working in France too including workers rights.
Language
Knowing basic French will really enhance your employment prospects. A lot of seasonal jobs especially with language schools and holiday camps only require English though. But even just learning the basics will help you to integrate into the city and also make getting around and living here much easier.
Visa and requirements
Most employers will require a French/EU passport. Getting hired from outside the EU is possible and lots of local/international companies sponsor visas for foreigners.
Cost of living
Paris is one of the most expensive cities in the world, but a lot of temporary and seasonal roles advertised internationally usually include accommodation. If the job you are applying for doesn’t have accommodation, there are lots of websites that can help you to find somewhere to stay.
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