INTERNSHIP IN FRANCE I My Paris Internship Experience + Tips

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⭐ Interning in Paris sounds very glamorous and it can be at times! But most of the time it's about as glamorous as interning wherever you grew up! :) In today's video I talk to you about my experience interning in France in two different luxury companies. I also give tips on finding internships in France/ Paris throughout the video too. I cover everything from how i got my positions, to how hard it was to integrate, to how much interns are paid and why i didn't get hired at either of them afterwards! Get ready for some juicy internships in France storytime. Hope you guys enjoy and don't hesitate to leave comments below! xx ⭐
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@charlottebobowski7915 3 жыл бұрын

The struggle is real 😫 I’m 30 and competing against much younger students for internships. It’s encouraging hearing your experience and the reminder to keep at it. Great video!

@JohnEarleBand 3 жыл бұрын

I did it at 34. LinkedIn is your friend!!

@UnintentionallyFrenchified 3 жыл бұрын

Yes yes keep it up! You'll get it eventually, but it make take longer than you thought!

@UnintentionallyFrenchified 3 жыл бұрын

Don't underestimate linkedin! Badass careers has amazing tips for jazzing up your linkedin profile!

@vdayucla 3 жыл бұрын

@@UnintentionallyFrenchified | Hey, Kate! When I did my job hunt in the U.S., I got 1 interview for every 20 jobs I applied... and I did interviews with 20 different places before getting my current job! Can you guesstimate how many places did interviews with you before you scored your internship?

@hemantdabhi1392 3 жыл бұрын

Similar situation for me as well. Having around more than 7 years of experience is also not kind of helpful grab an internship :).

@scb25 3 жыл бұрын

Two things that I really do appreciate about internships in France: a) You do actual work, so you gain valuable work experience which prepares you for your career: in North America I did several internships where I wasn't necessarily getting coffee, but was working alone on side projects which weren't the main focus of the organization, whereas in France I was always in the middle of the action! b) They have to be paid - even if it's a very, very low salary, in my case I did a lot of internships in the non-profit sector where the equivalent internship in the US would have been unpaid, so it was better than nothing 🤷 I was lucky though and never felt like my colleagues didn't want to get to know me because I was only there for a short period of time. That being, said, none of them led to jobs either, and I am in the midst of the same struggle you are describing where basically junior, entry-level positions do not exist because they are all replaced by internships 😢 I also had a very similar experience to what you described with regards to companies searching for INTERNS who already have a lot of experience... in the first year of my Master's, I was at my school's career fair and a representative from a well-known French multinational food & beverage company told me that they like to hire people with more experience for their internships, and so she very seriously suggested that I take a gap year and complete 1 year of internships in the same position in other companies before applying to work with them for my final internship... I didn't know whether to laugh or cry tbh 😂 😡😡

@UnintentionallyFrenchified 3 жыл бұрын

I don't even know what to say about your interactions at the career fair. I believe it at 100%. It can be so frustrating and unmotivating. I have a lot of friends wanting to change careers in their early 30's and they are ALL going back to school. They need to be able to do an internship in that field before anyone will consider them.

@alg394 3 жыл бұрын

Merci Kate! Tes vidéos sont comme un rayon de soleil. J'adore ta positivité et bonne humeur ❤️

@UnintentionallyFrenchified 3 жыл бұрын

De rien! Merci beaucoup! :)

@georgiancrossroads 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kate. You are helping me to understand some of the dynamics of an institution where I was a scholar in residence.

@UnintentionallyFrenchified 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

@DollyJohanne 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting and you are as always at a good humor, I just love how you tell stories 😍🙏🏼 Love from Johanne, Norway

@UnintentionallyFrenchified 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :)

@juliana21405 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I’m doing my masters here in France and now in this summer I have the opportunity to do a 3 months internship. I’m struggling so much, I’m a international student from Brazil beginner in French and I fell that I don’t have a chance in the market. Thank you a lot for sharing your experience

@ASULOVE22 3 жыл бұрын

Love the music and your jacket! So cute!

@UnintentionallyFrenchified 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I got the jacket a couple years ago at a levis outlet!

@ahoj7720 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the salary you get as an intern is very low, but companies must contribute financially to professional training through taxe d’apprentissage, which contributes to keeping tuition fees extremely low...

@UnintentionallyFrenchified 3 жыл бұрын

Good point! Education fees are really amazing in France/Europe compared to the US.

@carolinefiorentini3233 3 жыл бұрын

It's also a nightmare when you try to change jobs and be in a New field... They only recognize diplomas specifically from the field. You need to be a specialist and i have more transversal and general knowledge skills... it's starting to change but it's really slow

@bratboybobbee6938 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE this video. So Brutally honest, and helpful in managing expectations/preparations.. Thank You. This will help others

@UnintentionallyFrenchified 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!! :)

@peternakitch4167 3 жыл бұрын

Honest, practical and direct.

@UnintentionallyFrenchified 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter!

@hemantdabhi1392 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kate, hope you are doing well. Firstly thank you for such an informative video. It’s really helpful. I am really having a tough time finding an internship for my Summer break. And you are absolutely right about Schools selling themselves telling they will help you get internships :) I live in Normandy and speak English. Is there any suggestion, how can I improve my chances for getting a call? Thank you:)

@mohammedtaqi9508 3 жыл бұрын

great videos thanks for the tips! Can you please do a video on your experience on how to socialize in Paris and making friends (difficulties, tips, etc..) I'm planning to move to Paris and can't stop thinking about this issue, heard really bad experiences !

@julienbee3467 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea

@UnintentionallyFrenchified 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!!!

@jessecalauren 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think it's possible to get an entry level job or internship in Paris with only my bachelor's degree in Business and some work experience in PR/ digital marketing?

@gigicrumptannett6048 11 ай бұрын

Hey! Great vid- could you PLS talk about the visa process?🙏🏼

@thiagogregory1 3 ай бұрын

The "8th graders interns" are so real. I have a high school-aged friend from France (I'm 2 years older than him) and he goes to some sort of technical/vocational high school and he interned at this luxury company lol. So hard.

@Redgethechemist 3 жыл бұрын

I will just add a bit of information about internships in France, before 2006, intern salaries were not mandatory in the private area, but most companies were already giving an allowance euivalent to 30% of the minimum salary, on the other hand, in the public area, we were not given anything. I did internships in universities as I was doing an MSc degree in research and it was really difficult to get an internship in a private company unless you knew somebody or you belonged to an engineer school where the networking is more developed, so most companies were recruiting only engineering students. In public research labs, we were doing a very similar job to Ph.D students with our own subject with the help of our mentor, and it included as well tasks that were done by PhD students like maintaining the workspace, material and so on. We were doing mostly the same hours with 0 € by the end of the month. I had the chance to do an internship in Canada as well thanks to a professor who had a lot of contacts and who was sending students abroad (in MSc 1, it was highly recommended to go abroad for 3 to 5 months) and I was actually getting a pretty good allowance at this time, but for the last year of MSc, we had almost no choice but to do the internship within the university as it was 9 months during which we had classes during the 1st semester, so this last year was really intense, go to classes and prepare exams while having to deal with a research project and associated tasks. Luckily now, interns get also paid in university. So depending on your school, there might be some teachers helping to find an internship, and maybe a job later.

@UnintentionallyFrenchified 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting to hear what it was like pre 2006! It sounds like it's improved a lot even if i think there are still a lot of improvements they could do salary wise!

@saadathussain4336 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Kate, I hope you are fine. I am going to submit my application for French naturalisation. I want to know that should documents like birth and marriage certificate from my native country be only three month older while applying? Or only the France related documents should be 3 months older? Will be waiting for your kind response.

@julienbee3467 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Hope one day you will make a video on how working in the US is like when you have a standard office job (assistant, accountant etc )

@UnintentionallyFrenchified 3 жыл бұрын

Good suggestion!

@Jennyoy 3 жыл бұрын

Where would you want to live for retirement, the US or France,?

@femalism1715 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - really interesting video. It provided a lot of food for thought and a question...is there any measurable difference between a practicum and an internship? (in France).

@UnintentionallyFrenchified 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, i had to look up what a practicum was because i've never heard this word before lol. So it seems like a work study program which to me is different than the internship. We have graduate programs at my company where graduating students come work for 18 months doing a ton of different types of job throughout the company. It seems more like this a practicum right?

@soniaagera3243 9 ай бұрын

Although this video was 2yrs ago, I’m currently in paris looking for an internship 😩. I heard you say your company hires interns please do you i can apply there ? I also want to say thank you for the important tips it was really helpful.

@alicemolinari1759 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. Your tips can be applied to Italy as well, except we are much more friendly with interns :)

@UnintentionallyFrenchified 3 жыл бұрын

Hahah good to know! Italy and Canada are our two top places for a move!

@alejandramontserrathernand340 2 жыл бұрын

What company you work on right now?

@koenvangoudswaard3271 2 жыл бұрын

Did you have to pay tax over your intern salary?

@jeremydelacoudre7856 3 жыл бұрын

je sais pas si tu fais la différence entre un stage et un de l'alternance

@fooofoooad 3 жыл бұрын

I mean it's kinda similar to the middle east. Here, you have to take an internship for you to graduate but for only 2 months and the internship isn't paid. Also, the fact that majority of companies look for someone with experience except government facilities. I got lucky since I got an experience before getting my summer internship and made connections through it. Idk however, if my experience will be relevant to them once I move to France. Thanks for sharing anyway! 💙

@aditiyadav8544 Жыл бұрын

Hello please guide me!! Even i am looking for internship!!

@julieparker8176 3 жыл бұрын

I worked for a French company in the US and wasn’t offered a relocation within the US because I was “too American!” Still, it was a wonderful company that broadened my horizons tremendously. Good experience for me.

@UnintentionallyFrenchified 3 жыл бұрын

Haaha we have similar stories it seems :) was still a great experience and clearly not the right long term fit!

@ellieburson7251 2 жыл бұрын

SOS ! Trying to get my visa to begin my internship in Paris! Have you had to submit a convention de stage to the department of interior (DREETS?) & if so how long did it take for them to approve or deny your application?

@kristinaserobyan1002 Жыл бұрын

If you mean getting approved by french administration I think company has to take care of it. in my case it was like that and it take me 1 month to get.

@gigicrumptannett6048 11 ай бұрын

@kristinaserobyan1002 did you use the training agreement provided from France-Visas ? Or did you use something different? I’m using my university agreement but it is in English - do you think that’ll be okay?

@carolinefiorentini3233 3 жыл бұрын

I was told that i was too enthousiastic and spontaneous... OK...

@ameliecarre4783 3 жыл бұрын

I had an average intern salary when I finished my master. Luckily it was a french intern salary, for an internship in Prague (interning abroad mandatory). Living in Czech Republic being cheap, cheaper then even than now, I did pretty well. Also complete luck to get this good internship in this great city just by vaguely knowing someone who vaguely knew someone... But I had no notion of the language whatsoever, neither before going, nor much more after.

@UnintentionallyFrenchified 3 жыл бұрын

Networking is the real deal in France. So important no matter what your level is.

@carolinefiorentini3233 3 жыл бұрын

Really shocked by the "we already ate with you this week"... i always try to make everybody comfortable and feel welcomed even if they don't stay long... but i work in the public sector and i was always well included in the teams

@turyalygaming1338 2 жыл бұрын

I recently got refuge status in france, and i totally confused after wacting this video, i dont know to do and what to choose, i am interested in aws computing internship in amzon. Can some body there guide me to the right path. I will be higly obliged and thankful.😊

@Inconito___ Жыл бұрын

You'll find all the info on Amazon jobs but I think it's a bit of a lost cause, too many people are applying for this position. You better look on linkedin, I think you'll have more luck there

@mrben8136 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. It’s so difficult to find a job in HR in France when you don’t speak good French. I’m 31, with a master’s degree in HR (not from France), been living in France for months and applying for jobs non stop and couldn’t even be called for an interview :(

@UnintentionallyFrenchified 3 жыл бұрын

I totally feel you! I think the French don't always value experience outside of France as much as they should. Networking is really really important here so i'd try to join any meet up groups in your industry to start meeting people and get the word out that way!

@mrben8136 3 жыл бұрын

@@UnintentionallyFrenchified you’re absolutely right. Will definitely do that. I’m currently in Lyon and will be moving to Paris in a couple of months. I hope it will work out. Thanks so much dear Kate!

@michellebrooks1060 3 жыл бұрын

Geez, I’m stressed and feel bad just listening to that😞 all I can say is you must REALLY want to live in Paris to go through all of that. My daughter was thinking of doing some of her college over seas but I don’t know now.

@boribimbo3785 3 жыл бұрын

it's difficult but don't let this scare you, it's definitely worth it! living abroad is one of the most beautiful/life-changing experiences one could ever have!

@michellebrooks1060 3 жыл бұрын

@@boribimbo3785 yes, I’m sure it is! I also watched your other video regarding the benefits of working in France, like the hour/hour and a half lunches and 25+ vacation days. Worth the early days of paying your dues plus, you get to experience Paris! BTW, love your videos!

@UnintentionallyFrenchified 3 жыл бұрын

The video is maybe a bit on the negative side because i think being an intern can make you feel like an outsider (even for french people!) and so when you are already an outsider as a foreigner, it feels like a double whammy sometime! But there are SO many positive sides to living and working abroad. Absolutely encourage your daughter to do it. It's not a walk in the park, but it's so worth the effort! :)

@morganmclane2807 3 жыл бұрын

I am a current American student studying in France for my MBA. I am loving my internship experience that I did not get in the US. While I had to work hard to find my internship, it’s not impossible. You just have to be willing to put in the work on your resume and searching/applying for jobs. It’s 100% worth it to study in France!

@inespagan940 3 жыл бұрын

What do you do?

@UnintentionallyFrenchified 3 жыл бұрын

I work in digital marketing now. Both my internships were in consumer marketing insights! Lots of analytics and studies to be understand if consumers like the products or ads that we are making.

@ybreton6593 3 жыл бұрын

beaucoups d'entreprises de la mode et autres offrent des stages à des étrangers , car ils ont une totale ignorance des lois françaises . ils vous promettent monts et merveilles et hop a la fin du CDD tu es jeter comme un malpropre , cette entreprise va reprendre une personne bilingue et recommencer la même chose . une personne étrangère , ne doit pas rester à Paris c'est une ville à fuir . beaucoup d'entreprises cherchent des personnes bilingues ou mieux polyglotte , dans les autres villes de provinces . si leurs compétences sont reconnues , elles auront un C.D.I

@christinelachance8012 3 жыл бұрын

Pouvez vous expliquer le “C.D.I.” et leC.D.D..? Merci

@isabellem1945 3 жыл бұрын

@@christinelachance8012 Bonjour, CDD = contrat à durée déterminée, CDI = contrat à durée indéterminée. CDD par ex. 6 mois, renouvelable une fois en principe mais il y a beaucoup d'abus. Le CDI c'est le type de contrat qui permet l'obtention plus facile d'un prêt ou d'un logement.

@ybreton6593 3 жыл бұрын

@@christinelachance8012 C.D.D."contrat dont la durée est déterminé" , entre l'entreprise et l'employé , généralement c'est 6 mois qui peuvent êtres renouveler 1 fois a la fin de la période le contrat peut ne pas être renouveler ? Ou bien l'entreprise , lui propose un C.D.I. "Contrat à durée indéterminé" ; dans ce cas l'employé travail définitivement dans l'entreprise ; l'employeur peut rompre le contrat , que pour faute professionnelle grave ou faillite et il doit le prouver et seulement après une lettre de licenciement avec accusé de réception , si l'employé trouve la faute professionnelle abusif , il peut saisir le conseil de Prud'Hommes ils sont compétents pour les litiges individuels à l'occasion d'un contrat de travail de droit privé . saisir les prud'Hommes implique le respect de certaine formalité employeur - employé . le côté négatif des prud'Hommes , est le fait que les futurs employeurs peuvent demander le jugement ? il vaut mieux quitter son entreprise avec un accord à l'amiable . là votre ancienne entreprise n'a pas le droit de donner le motif du licenciement . si elle ne le respecte pas vous pouvez les poursuivres les fautes professionnelles sont généralement ; mise en danger de l'entreprise ,ou du personnel , alcool ou drogue au travail , faux diplômes (souvent le cas pour les étrangers peut scrupuleux) dans les commerces : magasins d'habillements , bijouteries , cosmetiques etc ! en France , le client n'est pas roi , le vendeur ou vendeuse est l'égal du client , il ou elle est là pour le conseiller . si le client est vraiment : désagréable , impoli , odieux , le vendeur ou la vendeuse peut mettre le client à la porte . généralement c'est le ou la responsable du magasin qui le fait .

@christinelachance8012 3 жыл бұрын

@@isabellem1945 ...Merci pour votre réponse

@christinelachance8012 3 жыл бұрын

@@ybreton6593 ... Merci beaucoup pour vos explications

@mdte5421 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a Canadian fully bilingual . I interned at a very reputable tech company outside Paris, Bezons ( very lovey -sarcasm). I lasted a week; resigned and ran back to my city of Toronto. I now realized why so many French, especially the youth, are running away from France to Canada . I will only moved back to France only if I get transferred..

@sarenyur 7 ай бұрын

why did you separate it? . My field is design. I am looking for an internship in design. But I don't know French. This comment caught my attention. What difficulties did you experience?