https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from France in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Moving to France involves all sorts of difficult challenges but for many by far the most pressing is finding paid work...and that can be tricky, especially in rural areas. Here are some ideas for jobs in France that you can do outside of the major cities. https://www.thelocal.fr/20190720/what-jobs-can-you-do-if-you-live-in-rural-france Sat, 20 Jul 2019 12:59:57 +0200 what-jobs-can-you-do-if-you-live-in-rural-france As a parent living in France with one or more children you may have access to many, many different kinds of family benefits out there. Here's our guide to them. https://www.thelocal.fr/20190319/guide-what-you-need-to-know-about-claiming-family-benefits-in-france Tue, 19 Mar 2019 23:20:23 +0100 guide-what-you-need-to-know-about-claiming-family-benefits-in-france Sick leave can vary dramatically country by country. Here we compare what rights workers have in France compared to those in the UK, US and across the EU. https://www.thelocal.fr/20190312/how-does-sick-leave-in-france-compare-to-the-uk-the-us-and-the-eu Tue, 12 Mar 2019 10:02:52 +0100 how-does-sick-leave-in-france-compare-to-the-uk-the-us-and-the-eu Working from home can be a tough way to earn a living, particularly if you're trying to integrate into a new culture. Here are some tips on how to survive, and even thrive, working solo in France. https://www.thelocal.fr/20190226/take-advantage-of-the-long-french-lunch-how-to-make-a-success-of-working-alone-in-franc Tue, 26 Feb 2019 10:22:39 +0100 take-advantage-of-the-long-french-lunch-how-to-make-a-success-of-working-alone-in-franc There are job vacancies across every region in France, with openings for all kinds of trades. *This is a language learner article* https://www.thelocal.fr/20190204/looking-for-work-in-france-here-are-the-most-in-demand-jobs-for-2019 Mon, 04 Feb 2019 14:37:05 +0100 looking-for-work-in-france-here-are-the-most-in-demand-jobs-for-2019 Finding a job in France can be tough but there are a few rules you can follow that will help you land that perfect role. Founder of the Mister Bilingue employment agency Ludovic Martin tells us his five top tips for job hunting in France. https://www.thelocal.fr/20190115/five-tips-for-finding-a-job-in-france-from-an-expert Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:03:21 +0100 five-tips-for-finding-a-job-in-france-from-an-expert A new survey reveals which jobs have the highest levels of recruitment region by region in France and it could be helpful reading for any jobseekers out there. https://www.thelocal.fr/20190107/the-jobs-you-should-be-looking-to-do-in-each-french-region Mon, 07 Jan 2019 15:31:42 +0100 the-jobs-you-should-be-looking-to-do-in-each-french-region Thousands of employees in France have taken part in a new survey that reveals which companies are the best to work for. So, if you're looking for a job at a company in France, no doubt you will want to take note. https://www.thelocal.fr/20181205/revealed-the-best-companies-to-work-for-in-france-in-2019 Wed, 05 Dec 2018 18:15:52 +0100 revealed-the-best-companies-to-work-for-in-france-in-2019 French working culture is the source of many a moan among expats in France. Our readers tell us exactly what aspect of working in France drives them a little mad. https://www.thelocal.fr/20180314/what-drives-you-mad-about-working-in-france Wed, 14 Mar 2018 18:20:27 +0100 what-drives-you-mad-about-working-in-france For decades, the working summer in France has been an unforgettable expat ritual. But whether pulling pints, working with kids at a campsite, or picking grapes in the great outdoors, there are some perks and pitfalls to watch out for. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170804/top-tips-find-the-right-summer-job-in-france Fri, 04 Aug 2017 18:00:58 +0200 top-tips-find-the-right-summer-job-in-france