Where do you Start looking for Work

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Where do you Start looking for Work

Charlie 08/04/2008, 13:58

Hi There I’m an Architect moving into the area in May has anyone any suggestion where I could start looking for work. I'm not having much luck so far as I don't have very much French its difficult

Re: Where do you Start looking for Work

Sunday Driver 08/04/2008, 15:26

Welcome to the forum.

I hesitate to say this, but given that an architect is responsible for advising on complex administrative procedures such as building regulations and planning approvals and liaising with the statutory authorities, dealing with structural engineering and costings, drawing up contracts with builders, monitoring site work, issuing completion certificates, etc etc, I suspect that your lack of French language skills may prove to be be a significant obstacle to finding work in your profession in France.

I see you are arriving here next month, so I'm a bit surprised to come across a request for this kind of critical information at such an advanced stage of your move. I presume you are aware of the French immigration regulations for people who are not currently employed.....

Waddya mean it's only Saturday......

Re: Where do you Start looking for Work

Tony F Dordogne 08/04/2008, 16:40
Ummmmmm, which area? France is a bit big without a location.

Tony F

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Re: Where do you Start looking for Work

Iceni 08/04/2008, 18:24

Here in North 46 an architect may not submit plans for renovations etc > 170 m2 unless registered in France. Not sure what registered means but that could be a necessity.

BTW Tony, France is still a bit big even with a location. Smile [:)]

John

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Re: Where do you Start looking for Work

Sunday Driver 08/04/2008, 19:06

All architects in France are governed by Loi No. 77-2 of 3 January 1977. This specifies, inter alia, the required professional qualifications including the mutual recognition of foreign diplomas/degrees, inscription with regional bodies, the role of the Architectural Council, insurance requirements, etc.

The full legal text can be obtained from the Ordre des Architects website - in French, of course.

All courtesy of our old friend Google..... Wink [;-)]

Waddya mean it's only Saturday......

Re: Where do you Start looking for Work

Charlie 08/04/2008, 20:16

You are all right, should have put the area in. I am moving to the Vendee. I wasn't looking to take over the world, just for a job, so I can learn French and maybe someday set up my own practice and then takeover the universe! P.S. What immigration law - are we not all a part of the EU?

Re: Where do you Start looking for Work

Clair 08/04/2008, 20:26

Charlie wrote:
What immigration law - are we not all a part of the EU?

You should read this first: http://www.frenchhealthissues.eu/health_changes/health_changes_1.htm

If you are planning to move to France, or moved after 23rd November 2007

In order to become legally resident in France you must possess comprehensive private health insurance, unless

You have a valid form E106, see here
You have a valid for E109, see here
You have a valid form E121, see here
You are working or self employed in France, see here
You must provide evidence of the insurance cover within 3 months of taking up residence.

Clair, a Real Virtual French Person

Re: Where do you Start looking for Work

Charlie 08/04/2008, 20:52
Cheers Clair
Does the above apply if you are moving from another EU state rather than the UK.

Re: Where do you Start looking for Work

Clair 08/04/2008, 20:54
No, it makes no difference and applies to all inactive EU citizens moving to France permanently.

Clair, a Real Virtual French Person

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