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Anna Abreu, a Data Analyst at Amazon guide our international community on the topic of finding a job in France as a foreigner.

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GLOBAL AMBITIONS LOCAL REALITIES Insights from international job seekers in France
Global Ambitions Local Realities, by Anna Abreu
License MIASHS Master Data Science Internship + CDI at Amazon What my journey looked like
What it really looked like MSc in Data Science & Digital Marketing CDI Program Manager / Data Analyst Data Visualization Lecturer Bachelor in Computer Science ( partial ) Bachelor MIASHS Studied French for a year Echange in the US Data Analyst CDI at a startup Online Certifications Joined WIB Internship Business Intelligence Analyst Moved to Paris Moved to Bordeaux Arrived in Montpellier Got my carte vitale (after 6 years) Joined forums for expats
Learn French Understand the French Don’t become French
High Reward High Effort Private classes Private language schools Language learning apps Language exchange apps Rewatching TV shows/ movies you already know in French Signing up for newsletters in your niche Going to meetup / language exchange events Reading Le Bescherelle High Low Free $$$ Language classes at your school How can I learn French?
High Reward High Effort Private classes Private language schools Language learning apps Language exchange apps Rewatching TV shows/ movies you already know in French Signing up for newsletters in your niche Going to meetup / language exchange events Reading Le Bescherelle High Low Free $$$ If you’re already working here Language classes at your school How can I learn French?
And how can I learn French for 1€ ?
And how can I learn French for 1€ ?
What if I really don’t want to learn French?
What’s the impact of being a foreigner on my wages? Immigrants are more often in unskilled employment than the rest of the population, regardless of their level of education Share of unskilled jobs, according to diploma, for immigrant and non-immigrant workers (in %, Occitanie) Lack of personal network Limitations linked to work permit requirements Limited social integration Expats with a Bachelors or Masters are 3x more likely be overqualified for their jobs than French nationals. Some of the reasons suggested in the study were:
Country Average Data Scientist Salary (1-3 years of experience) France 48 600 € Germany 55 000 € United States 128 000 € Switzerland 117 000 € Luxembourg 77 000 € Glassdoor salaries for 2023 How much can I realistically expect to earn here?
What admin requirements should I prepare for? Research what work permits you’re eligible for Adapt your CV to match french expectations Be fully aware you are a harder sell - and make up for it
What might working in France look like? Diplomas in your field matter Be intentional with your search but keep an open mind Make yourself visible
Decision scientist Data Steward Business Analyst Business Intelligence Analyst Data Analyst Marketing Insights Analyst Product Data Analyst Data Specialist Data manager Intelligence and Insights Specialist Analytics Specialist Data strategist Performance analyst Data owner Data expert Business Analytics & Insights Data Marketing Specialist Data & AI Specialist Business Data Analyst Analytics consultant Business Intelligence Engineer
What do I need to prepare for in my job search? Understand how your culture and previous work experiences differ
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Let’s stay in touch annaccabreu@gmail.com

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Global Ambitions Local Realities, by Anna Abreu

  • 1. GLOBAL AMBITIONS LOCAL REALITIES Insights from international job seekers in France
  • 4. What it really looked like MSc in Data Science & Digital Marketing CDI Program Manager / Data Analyst Data Visualization Lecturer Bachelor in Computer Science ( partial ) Bachelor MIASHS Studied French for a year Echange in the US Data Analyst CDI at a startup Online Certifications Joined WIB Internship Business Intelligence Analyst Moved to Paris Moved to Bordeaux Arrived in Montpellier Got my carte vitale (after 6 years) Joined forums for expats
  • 5. Learn French Understand the French Don’t become French
  • 6. High Reward High Effort Private classes Private language schools Language learning apps Language exchange apps Rewatching TV shows/ movies you already know in French Signing up for newsletters in your niche Going to meetup / language exchange events Reading Le Bescherelle High Low Free $$$ Language classes at your school How can I learn French?
  • 7. High Reward High Effort Private classes Private language schools Language learning apps Language exchange apps Rewatching TV shows/ movies you already know in French Signing up for newsletters in your niche Going to meetup / language exchange events Reading Le Bescherelle High Low Free $$$ If you’re already working here Language classes at your school How can I learn French?
  • 8. And how can I learn French for 1€ ?
  • 9. And how can I learn French for 1€ ?
  • 10. What if I really don’t want to learn French?
  • 11. What’s the impact of being a foreigner on my wages? Immigrants are more often in unskilled employment than the rest of the population, regardless of their level of education Share of unskilled jobs, according to diploma, for immigrant and non-immigrant workers (in %, Occitanie) Lack of personal network Limitations linked to work permit requirements Limited social integration Expats with a Bachelors or Masters are 3x more likely be overqualified for their jobs than French nationals. Some of the reasons suggested in the study were:
  • 12. Country Average Data Scientist Salary (1-3 years of experience) France 48 600 € Germany 55 000 € United States 128 000 € Switzerland 117 000 € Luxembourg 77 000 € Glassdoor salaries for 2023 How much can I realistically expect to earn here?
  • 13. What admin requirements should I prepare for? Research what work permits you’re eligible for Adapt your CV to match french expectations Be fully aware you are a harder sell - and make up for it
  • 14. What might working in France look like? Diplomas in your field matter Be intentional with your search but keep an open mind Make yourself visible
  • 15. Decision scientist Data Steward Business Analyst Business Intelligence Analyst Data Analyst Marketing Insights Analyst Product Data Analyst Data Specialist Data manager Intelligence and Insights Specialist Analytics Specialist Data strategist Performance analyst Data owner Data expert Business Analytics & Insights Data Marketing Specialist Data & AI Specialist Business Data Analyst Analytics consultant Business Intelligence Engineer
  • 16. What do I need to prepare for in my job search? Understand how your culture and previous work experiences differ
  • 18. Let’s stay in touch annaccabreu@gmail.com