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Français professionnel: Allez, au travail !

Learn how to succeed in the French workplace through combination of linguistic, intercultural and professional skills.

Français professionnel: Allez, au travail !

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  • 6 hours per week

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Develop an in-depth understanding of intercultural issues in corporate France

On this two-week course delivered entirely in French, you’ll develop an in-depth understanding of intercultural issues within a company in France.

You’ll gain skills to structure your discourse clearly and coherently, and to use appropriate connectors.

Expand your company-specific vocabulary

Throughout the course, you’ll develop your ability to understand and use company-specific vocabulary, making you more confident in the workplace.

Moreover, you’ll learn to identify the main difficulties of teamwork and overcome intercultural differences to help create a harmonious atmosphere at work.

Master intercultural communication

You’ll have many opportunities to practice intercultural communication and learn to master the three vectors of communication: verbal, para-verbal and non-verbal.

Finally, you’ll learn to integrate an intercultural team and establish common rules and clear working procedures.

Syllabus

  • Week 1

    Appréhender les enjeux interculturels au sein d’une entreprise en France

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      Comment tirer le meilleur parti de ce cours ?

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    • Des collaborateurs participent à une réunion stratégique.

      Arrogants, un peu froids, les Français ?... Sans doute, mais pas que…

      La diversité culturelle, exprimée par les salariés étrangers, montre l'importance de la communication interculturelle et favorise une atmosphère inclusive, stimule la créativité et renforce la performance globale de l'entreprise.

    • Comment faire pour surmonter les différences ?

      En communication interculturelle, la conscience des gestes et des signaux non verbaux renforce la compréhension mutuelle. Une approche respectueuse et ouverte crée un environnement propice à une communication réussie.

    • Je fais comment pour m’adapter ?

      S'adapter aux différents styles de travail dans une équipe interculturelle demande d’être curieux et respectueux des différences. Des règles communes et des procédures de travail claires favoriseront une collaboration efficace.

  • Week 2

    Valorisez votre profil professionnel

    • Quels sont les mots justes pour parler de moi ?

      La rédaction d'un CV efficace nécessite concision et pertinence. Un CV bien structuré et ciblé maximise vos chances de capter l'attention des recruteurs.

    • 30 secondes pour convaincre un recruteur de lire mon CV ?

      Valoriser ses compétences professionnelles, répondre aux attentes des recruteurs et exprimer sa singularité dans votre CV : suivez nous pour trouver les mots justes, explorer les questions essentielles et atteindre vos objectifs.

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      Quels sont mes savoir-être professionnels ?

      Les savoir-être revêtent une importance cruciale dans le monde du travail. Ces qualités humaines influent sur la manière dont nous interagissons avec les autres et contribuent à créer un environnement de travail positif.

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      Quels sont mes savoir-faire ?

      Les savoir-faire professionnels (compétences spécifiques et techniques) sont essentiels pour réussir et s'épanouir professionnellement.

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      Maintenant, je fais comment pour rédiger mon CV ?

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On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Apply for a job in France
  • Write an effective CV and cover letter in French to highlight your professional skills and know-how
  • Use intercultural communication techniques to overcome differences
  • French professional vocabulary to structure a clear and coherent speech
  • Mastering the three vectors of communication - verbal, para-verbal and non-verbal

Who is the course for?

International people with at least B1 level who want to get a better understanding of communication and cultural specificities in French companies in order to better grasp the challenges of intercultural communication in the workplace. Or, who want to enhance their professional profile and write their CV in order to get a job or an internship in France.

Professionals or expatriates people with at least B1 level who have recently started their career in France and are looking to improve their intercultural and professional skills in order to succeed in the French workplace. Or, who work for international companies in France and wishing to gain a better understanding of intercultural issues and the specific characteristics of the French business world.

Who will you learn with?

Who developed the course?

Grenoble Ecole de Management

Grenoble Ecole de Management

For the past 30 years, Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM) has established itself in France and abroad as a leading business school through expertise in technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.

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