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13 Tips for foreigners looking for English Speaking Administrative Jobs in Toulouse

According to our most recent available data, 9% of all jobs in France are for English speakers. While this is not a huge number compared to some other countries, there is a high demand for English speaking administrative assistants and receptionists, so that makes it worthwhile researching the Toulouse job market for your future career.

The French labour law defines certain restrictions as to what can be asked when recruiting an employee: a) nationality, b) sexual orientation, c) age, d) religious beliefs, e) state of health, f) family status or g) political affiliation. The only item that concerns us at this point is the request 'to speak French and/or any foreign language'. One has no right to ask anything else apart from whether or not the candidate speaks French and/or a foreign language.

In practice, the interviewer can also ask about your social and professional activities but not any details.

Here are the 13 tips for finding an English Speaking Administrative job in Toulouse.

1. Be a member of the Facebook communities with other expats. It is tremendously helpful to know and learn from their experiences.

2. Register with a recruitment agency specialising in registration for clients looking to employ both temporary and permanent staff.

3. Research job sites like Faruse and Indeed on the internet; if you don't have access to these sites via your computer, try public libraries or ask people on expat mailing lists/sites what they would recommend. You can also try adapting jobs from the craigslist Toulouse site. Also, apply in person: start with just one application per day - you are more likely to get an interview if you contact by hand than if you drop your CV in the post.

4. Interviews for English-speaking jobs can be formal or informal; if it is advertised, there should be a form covering these things: name and contact details of the applicant, employment conditions and remuneration, on-call language services etc.… Keep copies of all correspondence for future reference.

5. Prepare appropriately for an interview by ensuring that you know all about your skills and experience and why this employer should employ you. Remember that many discussions do not face to face - they can be over the phone or online, so check with your recruiter beforehand so you know what to expect and how to prepare yourself if internet access is limited during the interview or even an absolute necessity.

6. Personal appearance and dress are important in France, but this is especially true for business situations. For interviews, wear a suit if possible or at least smart casual clothes. Women should avoid trousers as these are not always accepted in the workplace - although this is changing. It is better to be overdressed than underdressed, though! Find out about the company you will be working for before deciding the appropriate attire for your interview. Also, find out about your potential manager beforehand from people who have already worked or other websites like glassdoor.

7. If you don't speak French, ask your recruiter how to deal with a situation; if you're interviewed by someone who does not speak English, perhaps they can find an interpreter for you.

8. It is vital to be as flexible as possible if offered a job in France. They will most likely ask for lots of flexibility from your first day. It is not uncommon to work on Saturdays, Sundays, or even at night until very late sometimes. Most people are paid extra for this overtime, but it can take time to negotiate when starting a new job - make sure that you can deal with this.

9. Research the transport routes into the city to know how to get there by public transport from the airport or train station. This is important because private cars may need insurance. Also, what forms do I need to fill out, if any? If you arrive by plane, find out about hotel accommodation and the availability of airport shuttles.

10. If you are offered a temporary contract, then make sure that it is not only for a trial period or fixed term - if they offer you this request in writing and keep copies of all your correspondence just in case.

11. Make sure that all your documents meet legal requirements, ask your recruiter about this and/or do some online research yourself about French Visas, Foreigner registration, work permits etc. Don't get caught out by any unlawful working practices!

12. Make sure to bring enough cash with you from home as there can be problems with card payments at banks abroad, especially on weekends or after hours. Also, if you need to open an account, make sure that the bank is open at times that you can visit. If it is not possible to change money before arrival, make sure you know how much cash you will need for the first few days - there may be upfront fees or charges for using a foreign card.

13. This list is designed to help people already in Toulouse, but if you are thinking of moving here, check out my tips on Expats in Toulouse Blog. Also, many companies post information about job opportunities on sites like Le Bon Coin, craigslist Toulouse and Faruse, and their websites – try searching google with the name of the company plus 'job' and see what comes up! And finally, don't forget your local English newspaper!

These are just a few tips that should help if you find yourself in a job interview situation. Good luck!