{"id":17500,"date":"2019-02-04T10:00:57","date_gmt":"2019-02-04T09:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/en\/?p=17500"},"modified":"2025-03-25T15:09:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T15:09:57","slug":"write-cv-french-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/en\/write-cv-french-france\/","title":{"rendered":"How to write a CV in French to Work in France in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a <strong>job in France<\/strong>? Whether you&#8217;re a <strong>student, young professional, or expat<\/strong>, it&#8217;s essential to prepare a <strong>CV adapted to the French job market<\/strong>. Simply copying and pasting your English CV won\u2019t be enough: the style, structure, and expectations are different. In this guide, discover how to <strong>write a French CV in 2025<\/strong> step by step.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>1. Structure of a French CV in 2025<\/h2>\n<p>In France, recruiters value clarity, conciseness, and a straightforward layout. Here are the essential sections:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Photo:<\/strong> optional but still commonly used, in professional (passport-style) format.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal details:<\/strong> name, nationality, date of birth, email, phone number.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Summary or profile:<\/strong> one or two sentences highlighting your key skills.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Education:<\/strong> list your degrees from most recent to oldest, with equivalences if needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Work experience:<\/strong> include job titles, dates, companies, and main responsibilities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skills:<\/strong> languages, software\/tools, certifications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interests:<\/strong> optional, but a good way to show your personality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Use a clear template on Canva, CVDesignR, or DoYouBuzz to create your CV in just a few clicks.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>2. Adapt your job titles and degree names<\/h2>\n<p>Translate your job titles clearly and avoid industry jargon. For degrees:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bac +2:<\/strong> equivalent to an associate degree<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bac +3:<\/strong> Bachelor&#8217;s degree<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bac +5:<\/strong> Master&#8217;s degree<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 To officially recognize your foreign degrees, check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france-education-international.fr\/enic-naric-france\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ENIC-NARIC France<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>3. Mention your language level<\/h2>\n<p>Specify your level in French and English using the <strong>CEFR scale<\/strong> (e.g., French B2 \/ English C1). Use a test like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lepointdufle.net\/ressources\/tests.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Point du FLE<\/a> to assess yourself.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>4. Avoid mistakes and proofread your CV<\/h2>\n<p>Even one spelling mistake can cost you an interview. Here are some useful tools:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deepl.com\/write\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DeepL Write<\/a> to rephrase<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scribens.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scribens<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/languagetool.org\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LanguageTool<\/a> to correct<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have your CV reviewed by a native speaker<\/strong> if possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>5. Bonus: Cover letter<\/h2>\n<p>In France, a cover letter is often requested. It should complement your CV, not repeat it. Highlight your motivation, key skills, and why you\u2019re applying to this company.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Looking for housing while working or studying in France?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Lodgis<\/strong> offers a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lodgis.com\/en\/paris,furnished-rental\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">furnished rentals across France<\/a>: studios, shared apartments, family homes in major cities like Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, and Marseille.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>\ud83d\udccc Want to go further? <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/trouver-un-stage-paris\/\">Check out our guide to finding an internship in Paris<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a job in France? Whether you&#8217;re a student, young professional, or expat, it&#8217;s essential to prepare a CV adapted to the French job market. Simply copying and pasting your English CV won\u2019t be enough: the style, structure, and expectations are different. 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