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A shortage of professionals arrives in France and hundreds of vacancies for Portuguese speakers are open. Find out how to apply for vacancies in France and live abroad!
Labor shortages are affecting most developed countries in Europe and the world. As a result, several job vacancies are open in France in 2024. There are also opportunities for Portuguese speakers in various sectors, with salaries ranging fromamount to 2.500 euros per month.
Vacancies in France in 2024 for Portuguese speakers
A survey by France Work brings data on the shortage of professionals in job vacancies and, according to the agency, it is planned that around 2.782.000 vacancies in France open in 2024.
Of this total number of vacancies, we found more than 200 vacancies for those who speak Portuguese. For those looking for jobs in France, the EURES Network has the following vacancies open for Portuguese speakers:
- Do you want to work 6 hours a day from Monday to Friday? BDMG has vacancies with a salary of R$9.500, plus a food voucher of R$1.900, for various areas of activity: The competition has not taken place for 13 years!
- Do you want to earn R$2,3 per month working 18 hours a week? The Federal Institute has released a notice for hiring professionals WITHOUT COMPETITION for technical and administrative activities
- Have you ever thought about working at Mobi-Rio? Open positions for Assistants, Electricians, Tire Repairmen, Mechanics and other professionals with basic, intermediate and higher education levels with salaries of up to R$ 9,5 thousand + several benefits
- Work only 9 HOURS a week at Senai! Institution opens job vacancy with unusual workload
- Construction painter;
- Sales support assistant;
- Tourist animator;
- Youth Program Director;
- Seller specializing in sports accessories;
- A translator;
- Hotel establishment receptionist;
- Tourist animator;
- bartender;
- Sales support assistant;
- Child care coordinator;
- Sports instructor;
- Hairdresser's assistant;
- Home care assistant;
- Residential aged care worker;
- Chef;
- Building cleaner;
- Online sales channel manager;
- Restaurant manager;
- Nanny;
- Hotel butler;
- Civil engineering technician;
- Vehicle maintenance attendant;
- Tile installer;
- Seller specializing in clothing;
- Personal driver;
- Road construction supervisor;
- Administrative Assistant.
Find out how to apply for jobs in France
For those who were excited by the shortage of professional vacancies in France, it is important to know that in 2024 the capital of France, Paris, has several open job opportunities. To compete, you need to access the EURES Network portal.
Then select the opportunity, read all the requirements and if you meet them, send your updated CV directly to the company that is advertising vacancies for Portuguese speakers in France.
The average salary in France, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), varies between the public and private sector. In this way, those approved for job vacancies in the private sector earn, on average, 3.466 euros gross monthly, or 2.630 euros net in full-time equivalent (according to the latest values recorded in 2022.
However, on the other hand, those approved for vacancies in France in the public sector receive, on average, 2.430 euros net per month. Therefore, since January 1, 2024, the minimum wage in France is 1.755,92 euros gross per month, or 1.398,69 euros net per month for a 35-hour weekly contract.
How to obtain a visa to work in France as a Brazilian
To obtain a work visa in France as a Brazilian, you must follow some important steps. First, you must have a formal job offer from a French company. The employer needs to obtain a work permit from the Department of Labor in France, proving that the vacancy cannot be filled by a French or European Union citizen.
Upon approval, the employer will send a copy of the work permit to you. With this authorization, you will be able to apply for a work visa at the French Consulate in Brazil. The process includes the presentation of documents such as a valid passport, employment contract, proof of professional qualifications, health insurance and proof of residence in France.
You will need to complete the visa application form, pay the processing fee and attend a consular interview. Once approved, you will receive a long-term visa, which allows you to work and reside in France.
Upon arriving in France, You will need to validate your visa with the French Immigration and Integration Agency (OFII) to obtain a residence permit. It is recommended that you begin the process early as it may take several months to complete.
Keep an eye on updates to immigration policies and specific requirements by checking the official website of the French Consulate in Brazil for detailed and up-to-date information on the process of obtaining a work visa.
Understand the French economy
Those who wish to take advantage of the shortage of professionals should know that France's economy is one of the largest and most developed in the world. Furthermore, it is the second largest economy in the European Union, after Germany, and the seventh largest in the world by nominal GDP. Thus, the country has a very diversified economy and strong sectors, including manufacturing, services, tourism, agriculture and technology.
However, the services sector is the largest and most important in the French economy, representing around 70% of GDP. In this way, it is an area that includes financial services, commerce, education, health, tourism and public administration.
The country's capital is one of the main financial centers in the world and home to Euronext, one of the largest stock exchanges in Europe. French industry is also world-renowned and also very diverse. In this way, the country has several industries of automobiles, aviation, chemical products, electronics, among others.
