Working in Europe
A fitted professional opportunity
As a European citizen, you have the right to dwell and work anywhere in Europe without restriction. However there’s obviously administrative formalities and measures to follow.
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Furthermore, each country has it’s own ways to deal with immigration and different administrative aspects. No one really talks about that, so you’re most likely by yourself during the entire process.
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Be as it may, there are in fact European programmes that can help you financially and get you going in your brand new life.
Some tools to support you during your research
Europass : the key platform for internship and employment research purposes!
European Youth Portal
A seasonal job ? A summer job ? The EU might help you in that regard with the European Youth Portal. Do not hesitate to contact us for a few useful tips.
+ Some advice from La Maison de l'Europe:
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Make sure to look for expatriation associations
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Look for testimony from people that used to do the same thing
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Get closer to the embassy
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Don’t mind contacting us to put you in relation with ground Europe Direct colleagues
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Be sure to use the Europass platform for your application
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Entrepreneurs Mobility
The Erasmus entrepreneurs programme ensures to put in relation newer entrepreneurs with more experienced entrepreneurs from another country.
Taking a tour in another country to see how life in a company runs beforehand allows you to bring a newish and external look to a well established company.
Being apart of the programme : every details here
Local points do exist in the EU to support you.
Job applicants
Job seekers (registered for at least 4 weeks) can do an Erasmus + internship for 3 to 6 months in a foreigner company. During this period, you will still receive the allowance.
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Benefits :
- Processing for the departure : information on life and work conditions in the host country and the means available.
- The backing provided by a Pole emploi advisor during the period.
- The retention of indemnity of unemployment for qualified people during the internship in Europe.
- Financial aids will be provided to compensate for travel and accommodation expenses.
- Linguistic tests and language formations via the OLS platform.
- The job applicant is an intern of the professional formation and is protected by insurance.
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Talk with your Pôle emploi councillor !
Etudiant.e en recherche de stage ? Diplômé.e en affaires européennes ou relations internationales ?
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Les institutions recrutent et prennent des stagiaires ! Renseignez-vous ici pour découvrir les opportunités offertes.
Un coup de pouce à l'étranger ?
La France et ses citoyens à l'étranger sont représentés par l'Ambassade et les consulats. Ils vous permettent de réaliser vos démarches