Work and CVs

Work and Jobs

Work in French is translated as ‘le travail’.
For job, the related nouns are ‘un emploi’ or ‘un travail’ and the verb form is ‘travailler’, sharing the same root.
A full-time job is referred to as ‘un travail à temps plein’, whereas a part-time job is ‘un travail à temps partiel’.
Different professions have specific translations, such as ‘un professeur’ for a teacher, ‘un médecin’ for a doctor, and ‘un ingénieur’ for an engineer.
Phrases for applying to jobs include ‘postuler pour un emploi’ or ‘faire une demande d’emploi’.

The phrase for job interview is ‘un entretien d’embauche’.
Common questions during an interview could be ‘Pourquoi voulez-vous ce poste?’ (Why do you want this job?), ‘Qu’est-ce qui vous rend unique?’ (What makes you unique?), or ‘Quelles sont vos points forts et faibles?’ (What are your strengths and weaknesses?).
To express your enthusiasm for the job, you could say ‘Je suis passionné par ce travail’ (I am passionate about this job).

‘Un CV’ (Curriculum Vitae) is used just like English.
Your ‘informations personnelles’ (personal information) should come first, including your ‘nom’ (name), ‘adresse’ (address), and ‘numéro de téléphone’ (phone number).
‘L’expérience de travail’ (work experience) is typically the next section, outlining where you have worked, your role, and during what period.
Following is your ‘formation’ (education), where you list your completed degrees or qualifications.
Talk about your ‘compétences’ (skills) that are relevant to the job.
A cover letter is known as a ‘lettre de motivation’, where you get to convince the employer why you are a good candidate for the job.