CV Format in France

Every company you are eyeing in France will require you to brief them about your work experience and will allow you to present your competencies in a few sheets of paper we commonly know in the corporate world as Curriculum Vitae. Although you may have already made one for another company back in your home country, customizing your CV for French companies can also get you ahead of the competition.

Although it was mentioned that French people are good in using english as a medium for conversation, you may want to secure a version of your CV that is translated to French. You cannot assume that all your interviewers or employers are excellent in understanding and speaking English, so better prepare two versions of your document.

Here are the necessary parts that should be present in your CV:

Parts of your CV	Content
Heading	It is preferred that you include a photo in your CV. Take note to make its size visible enough for your employers. Although this may not be obligatory, you may want your employers to perceive your documents as a complete CV when you submit them.
Personal Information	This should contain your full name, contact details with international dialing codes, email address, and nationality. You should also include your career objective in this section. This doesn’t need a subheading, and should just be written on top of your document.
Professional Experience / Work History	This is where your employer focuses, make sure you have a consistent structure that includes your job title, the name of your employer, dates, a brief discussion of your job description. The list should be done with the most recent job at the top. Keep it simple and relevant to the current job application.
Educational Background & Trainings Attended	Your educational background will be taken seriously in France. List with your most recent educational attainment on the top. Include your GPA and its equivalent rating in France. You may also include the seminars and trainings you took under this portion. Avoid irrelevant information that may not be value-adding to your application.

Just take note, keep your CV brief and relevant to the job you are applying for. Keep it neat and have it printed on high-quality paper. Below are samples of CVs in France you may want to check out:

If you have taken education from other countries, it will be a great help to mention it. Give emphasis on the qualities they may require of you and write in the third person in singular form. Lastly, do attach a cover letter in the language your employer would be comfortable reading!