Finding jobs in the UK can be a frustrating process. Conducting a job search can be a time consuming task and because the result is so important the pressure to do it well is high. There are a number of different factors that are likely to influence your search. You will want to find a job that suits your skills, location and qualifications. Because there are so many jobs out there finding the perfect one can be daunting.
It is also difficult for people that are looking for jobs as they usually have to make sure that they get a job quickly because being out of work for a substantial time can be extremely difficult. As a result making your job search quick and efficient is crucial. It is therefore important that you plan your search well and make sure that you get it right! So make sure your search for a job is successful by following the following tips.
Invest Time
A job search can be quite time consuming. That being said it is worth the time that it takes to conduct a job search. If you hate the thought of spending a long time fixing your CV or applying to jobs then it is well worth keeping it in the front of your mind that the time you spend working through the process is invested not lost. Every minute that you spend is going towards finding you that dream job and as a result you should not feel that it is wasted and you should give up as much of your time as is possible to make it a success. Commit time to writing a winning CV and make time to apply for all of the jobs that suit you and soon you will have the job that you are after.
Write a winning CV
The CV is the most important part of the job searching process. A well written CV will open doors for you. Employers like well written CVs and are likely to reward the best CVs with a chance to go for interview and the more interviews that you attend the more likely you are to get a job. The best way to make the CV a success is to make it clear and informative. The best technique for those that are not used to writing a CV is to find an example CV on the internet and use it as a template. Make sure that you include your latest job, the roles you played in the job and the skills that you have. Keep the description of each job simple and make sure that you sing your own praises - no one else will do it for you.
The CV also needs to include your qualifications as well as a short description about you. Make this personal and remember that if you are not enjoying writing it the person reading it is not likely to enjoy reading it. So make it fun and engaging. Don't try and be too formal just be yourself and explain your interests outside of work and again be confident.
Finding a property in France is a similar process to that in most other countries. There are many estate agents in France (agents immobiliers) who will put you in touch with people selling property. Indeed, we have links with many of them ourselves.
Many home buyers are attracted by the fact that property prices in France appear to be much lower than, the UK for example. There are reasons for this and before you start you should be aware of the following points:
French domestic property is not usually bought as an investment. Apart from some very fashionable or highly sought-after areas, prices usually just rise in line with inflation. Therefore, you would need to own a home for at least three years to recover the high fees associated with buying, even without accounting for any maintenance or improvement costs.
France has a similar population to the UK but is three times the size. There is therefore less pressure on land and hence lower prices. Many rural areas can be very isolated with people moving away to the cities.
That isolated farm/cottage set between fields of vines next to a running stream may sound idyllic, but may require major renovation and improvements. It might not have the same appeal to a French family, hence the lower price; and you should consider the possible difficulties with resale in the years to come.
We do not want to put you off of "La bonne vie en France" but it is essential to start with the realities before embarking on the buying process. One of the most common mistakes made by people buying an old property in France is to underestimate the cost of restoration and modernization. If the property needs work doing to it, then get accurate estimates from a master builder (maitre d'oeuvres) before signing any form of contract. Better still, have a structural survey completed. This can be expensive and is not normally done in France (the term "surveyor" does not have the same meaning), but it will provide reassurance if you have any doubts at all. This can be arranged on your behalf.
In many ways, the French purchase process affords a certain amount of protection to the buyer. A formal contract is entered into at an early stage. This could even be on the day that you see the property and agree a price with the person selling it subject to a statutory seven day cooling off period. This initial contract makes it difficult for the vendor (seller) to pull out without financial penalty, thus reducing the risk of someone coming in with a higher offer. It is also difficult for the buyer to withdraw as well without forfeiting their deposit.
One of the main things to bear in mind is that France still uses the Napoleonic law. Basically this means that you cannot disinherit your children, even if you don't like them! This can cause problem with couples in a second or third marriage. There are ways of working around this, Tontine's, marriage clauses and the setting up of a special kind of limited company called an SCI.
We would strongly recommend that you seek legal and/or financial advice before committing yourself to a purchase.
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