France Travail
France Travail is France's public employment service, responsible for registering jobseekers, paying unemployment benefits, and posting job offers nationwide.
France Travail operates in the French Jobs Market segment.
France Travail: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Public employment service
- Former name
- Pôle emploi (renamed France Travail in January 2024)
- Role
- Jobseeker registration, unemployment benefits, job offers
- Scope
- Nationwide (France)
- Country
- France
- Registered jobseekers
- TODO(verify)
- Job offers posted
- TODO(verify)
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
How France Travail compares
France Travail is NOT a private job board like HelloWork or Welcome to the Jungle, and is NOT the same as APEC. France Travail is the state employment service, renamed from Pôle emploi in January 2024, while APEC is a separate body focused on cadres (executives and managers).
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France Travail: Frequently Asked Questions
What is France Travail?
France Travail is France's public employment service, handling jobseeker registration, unemployment benefits, and job postings across the country.
Is France Travail the same as Pôle emploi?
France Travail is the same organisation as Pôle emploi, which was renamed France Travail in January 2024.
Is France Travail the same as APEC?
France Travail is not the same as APEC. France Travail is the general public employment service, while APEC is a separate body focused on cadres and graduates.
Is France Travail free to use?
France Travail is a public service and is free for jobseekers to register with and use.
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