I want to work in Paris. I speak little French. I want to work in an English speaking environment. Any help?

Question

Hi,

I'm 21years old.

I'm a qualified systems and software tester. Have extensive IT skills, aswell as very physically fit and interested in security work.

I live in Paris with my French girlfriend. I speak pretty much no French at all, but am learning with her help.

Does anybody know any English speaking roles or businesses within Paris where i might be able to find some work?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Dan

Answer 1

Buy a French-English dictionary or some other kind of translator until you learn enough French to work effectively.

Answer 2

You've got to get out there and start networking.  Start joining Franco-American organizations in your field.  Do some research and find out what American or other English speaking companies have offices in Paris.  Also, consider being a telecommuter for a company in the States that needs someone physically in Paris.

I would push your self more to learn French.  Only good can come out of knowing a second language.  You live there, you have a French girl friend and you have lots of opportunity to practice.  Make it fun.  Take small steps.  Learn a bit more everyday.  Take some classes.  Make your self go out and put your self in situations where you will have to use the language.  And then before you know it - you will get it.  It is not easy - but it is worth it.  And I guarantee you that it will be fulfilling for you personally on many levels.  If nothing else this will help out your job prospects.

Answer 3

Contact your embassy in Paris and find out what businesses there are that you could apply to.  Hope you have a working visa.

Answer 4

if i were you, i would learn french

it is kind of hard at first, but some of the words are similar to english.

and you'd suit more jobs in france if you knew the langauge.

but i would say do something in the tourist job field.