In France, the majority of students tend to work part time throughout the week during their spare time. This can be valuable for students as they are gaining professional skills and are simultaneously becoming financially independent. Within this article, Be My Nounou will explain how you can accompany your studies by being a part-time babysitter for our agency. The following steps will outline how you can find a tailor made job that fits your busy student timetable.

To begin, according to the “Observatoire de la vie étudiante” more than 40% of students have a part-time job while attending university. This allows students to improve their standard of living while earning their own money. Through these experiences students develop multifaceted skills, such as finding a balance between work & studying and the ability to work with a team which is valued by recruiters.

How do part-time jobs work in France?

Part-time workers in France received the same benefits as any normal employee, even including retirement.  

Most importantly, it is legal to work while studying in France. The responsibility falls on you to find time for both study and work. 

Most contracts give you a wide choice depending on your needs: fixed-term contract, permanent contract or temporary work. The advantage of a fixed-term contract is that you can terminate or renew the contract by mutual agreement with your employer at the end of the term, as opposed to a permanent contract which commits you to a longer term. 

Additionally, you should know that student jobs are often part-time contracts that generally do not exceed 20 hours per week. It is therefore possible to work during the week, evenings or weekends depending on your availability. 

How do I find a part-time student job in Paris?

There are many ways to find a job, but nowadays the most accessible is by looking at job sites such as Indeed, Glassdoor or Linkedin. 

On the Indeed website, there is a wide range of student job offers. Your mission is to choose the domain that interests you the most, the location, the salary, etc. Thanks to the filters, you can personalize your search and find the student job offer that is likely to suit you.

From babysitting to sales or catering, there are jobs for everyone. When you find the job offers that appeal to you the most, send your CV and a cover letter.

There are other alternatives to applying online. Going to the company and handing in your CV by hand shows initiative and your motivation to get a job. An easy way to do this is by listing the different companies by location  (e.g. Paris 11th, 12th, 13th etc.). Then print yourself some CVs & Cover letters.

Lastly, go to the job fairs at your university. Usually at the beginning of the year (September/October) or (January/February), universities and schools organize job-dating sessions where students can meet with a number of companies, submit their resumes and discuss the skills they can offer for their future jobs.  

We advise you to contact your school/university’s corporate relations department to find out if they have any job offers from their partners.

How can I keep up with classes and a student job? 

Be My Nounou is aware that combining a student job with your studies is not necessarily easy. The first thing you need to do before you start looking for a job is to determine your availability and your rest periods. It is essential to find a job that fits your availability and your constraints in order to avoid overwork. 

Choose a student job near your home or near your school/university to avoid wasting time and to make your life easier. 

Measure your schedule for the year and define your workload. The goal is to really know how much work is required. Once this is done, you will be able to visualize the free time you will have in order to apply for job offers. 

Favor part-time student jobs with flexible hours. Small student contracts are ideal if you combine them with your studies. You will be able to work during the period you want, depending on your school requirements. This also allows you to leave yourself time to revise your courses and prepare for your exams.

Why not choose a part-time babysitting job as a student job? 

Becoming a babysitter as a student has many advantages. First of all, it allows you to arrange your schedule according to your course schedule and the dates of your exams.

Secondly, the part-time babysitting job allows you to guarantee a regular income. Indeed, most of the time, families are looking for profiles to take care of their children during the whole school year. Thus, your working hours will often be the same from one month to the next. 

Moreover, you will see that the babysitting job is a fun and creative job in which you will not have time to get bored. 

This experience will allow you to gain experience on both a personal and professional level and to develop certain important skills for your future such as organization, creativity, stress management etc. 

Be My Nounou recruits nannies throughout the school year. 

So if you have experience and a good approach with children, this job is for you! To apply, nothing could be simpler, you send us your resume at this address: jobs@bemynounou.com or you fill out the information form directly online on our website. After that, our recruiters will contact you to arrange an interview!