Language to write CV and Cover letter in?

Hi Anonymous,

English language is globally accepted, even though you should have French mentioned on your documents that you are (at least) fluent in French if working in Paris office. In case of any doubts about your French language skills, interviewers might switch for a moment to French just to make sure..

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Robert

I'd use English unless stated otherwise. Although French is typically required for Paris offices of all big firms, you're always on the safe side with English. Just in case that e.g. an interviewer get's sick and some other non-French speaker who is in the office gets pulled in to take over.

The Cover letter is a document that allows the interviewer to verify you language skills. We need to remember that French are always very attached to their language therefore my recomendation is to provide the Cover Letter in the language that is not you first one. If you are french, they will want to check you english skills, vice versa if you are not french they will want to check you french language skills.

Sincerely,
O.

Hi A,

If there is no special requirement I would recommend to write both a CV and a Cover Letter in English.

English is acknowledged as an international language so that would be a neutral suitable option.

I assume that you know both languages because the interviews will be likely held in French and that's not going to be an issue for you, is it?

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