Tuesday, November 21, 2006

HOW TO GET AN INTERNSHIP OR A JOB IN PARIS


Usually, if you want to do an internship in France the internship must be used primarily as a practice of your academic knowledge, in other words the internship needs to be conventionné, which means that there is a contract that links the university, the company and the intern. The convention de stage is a document, which your university or school as well as your internship provider will have to sign. Speak to your career counselor, and
for more information take a look at these sites:

Direct Etudiant is the leader of internship offers in France and abroad. Offers mostly for students with at least a BA degree. You will find a selection of internships abroad and practical information.

KapStages this website primarily features internships for students with a 5 year degree.

AFIJ (website of the organization for graduates and training) provides internship and first jobs in France and abroad.

Iquesta this website is for student with a 4 year degree and more. You'll find internship, first and summer jobs. Offers in France and abroad plus a forum.

InfoStages offers internship with contracts (convention) for students. Offers are for all degree levels and all majors.

InternAbroad this is a service from GoAbroad.com that provides offers for internship and work abroad.

InternJobs is a global database of internships for students, recent graduates and career changers. If you are looking for internship, then you can just register for free and have access to all the offers.

Here are a few Culinary Programs for those of you who not only want to experience Paris, but also its gourmand culture:

Le Cordon Bleu: 800-457-CHEF (from France); www.cordonbleu.net

L'Ecole des Chefs: 610-469-2500; www.leschefs.com

Lenôtre: 01 45 02 21 19; www.lenotre.com

Ritz Escoffier: 01 43 16 30 50; www.ritzparis.com

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