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In France the document is universally called a 'CV' (curriculum vitae). The English word 'résumé' is essentially never used here, so write 'CV' in all communications. A separate 'lettre de motivation' (cover letter) is still frequently requested alongside the CV, especially for traditional employers and public-sector roles.

One page is the strong default and is expected for students, graduates, and most candidates with under ~10 years of experience. Two pages is acceptable only for genuinely senior or technical profiles with a long, relevant track record. Going beyond two pages is rare and usually counts against you outside academia.

Write your CV in French for the French job market. A clean, well-written French CV signals you can work in the language. For international companies, English-speaking teams, or roles that explicitly require English, an English CV (or both versions) is fine. State your real language levels honestly, ideally with the CEFR scale (A1 to C2) rather than vague labels.

A photo is optional and a long-standing French convention, but its use is declining and it is never required. Many recruiters and large groups now prefer photo-free 'CV anonyme' style applications to reduce discrimination, and anti-discrimination law (the Halde/Défenseur des droits framework) discourages judging on appearance. If you include one, use a recent, neutral, professional head-shot placed top-right; if in doubt, leave it off — a strong CV never depends on a photo.

Customary to include: full name, city (and often a phone number and professional email), and increasingly a LinkedIn URL. AVOID putting sensitive data that invites discrimination or is legally protected: date of birth/age, marital status (situation familiale), number of children, nationality unless work-authorization context requires it, religion, your numéro de sécurité sociale, and your full street address (city is enough). Driving licence ('Permis B') is worth listing only when the job needs it.

Day/Month/Year is standard: 21/06/2026 or '21 juin 2026'. On the CV itself, experience and education are usually shown by month and year (e.g. 'Janvier 2022 – Présent' or '09/2021 – 06/2023').

The national public employment service and largest job database; also where you register for unemployment rights.

Highest-volume aggregator, broad across all sectors and seniority levels.

Dominant for cadre (professional/managerial) roles, tech, and networking-based hiring.

Run by the cadres' association — the go-to board specifically for managerial and professional 'cadre' positions.

Large French generalist platform (formerly RegionsJob) strong on regional and SME jobs.

Popular with startups, tech, and younger candidates; rich employer culture pages.

Job listings plus company reviews and salary insights to research employers.

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