A French job interview (entretien d'embauche) very often opens with "Parlez-moi de vous" (tell me about yourself), then moves through your past experience, why you want this particular role — "Pourquoi voulez-vous travailler chez nous ?" — your strengths and weaknesses, and, if you are not an EU citizen, whether you are authorised to work in France. The tone is usually more formal than in a German or Dutch interview: you use vous throughout, even if the interviewer is young and friendly, and a well-structured, articulate answer counts for a lot, because how you speak is read as a preview of how you will write and present at work. Arriving having researched the company, and connecting your experience to what it actually does, tends to land better than general enthusiasm. Asagno's job-interview roleplay puts you through exactly this with an AI interviewer who uses the formal vous, at B1–B2 level, in text or voice, then gives you a full report — objectives met, language mistakes with corrections, and phrases that would have landed better — so you rehearse before it counts.
What you'll learn
- A structured answer to "Parlez-moi de vous": your current situation, relevant experience, and why this role
- Talking about past jobs with the passé composé (j'ai géré, j'ai mis en place) and describing past context with the imparfait (je travaillais dans une équipe de…)
- Answering "Pourquoi voulez-vous travailler chez nous ?" specifically, by naming something the company actually does
- Staying in vous and a formal register from the first bonjour to the final au revoir
- Questions it is normal — even expected — for you to ask the interviewer
- AI interview roleplay at B1–B2 level, with a full report of mistakes and better phrasing
A stronger way to answer a common question
Weak: "Je suis très motivé et j'apprends vite." (I am very motivated and I learn fast.) Stronger: "Dans mon dernier poste, j'ai encadré une équipe de trois personnes et j'ai mis en place un nouveau système de suivi des commandes." (In my last role I supervised a team of three and set up a new order-tracking system.) Specific, in the past tense, and tied to a result — this is what interviewers respond to.
A good question to ask at the end: "Comment se passe l'intégration des nouveaux collaborateurs ?" — "How do new team members settle in here?" It shows you are already picturing yourself in the role, and it is phrased in exactly the formal register the interview expects.
Frequently asked questions
What level of French do I need for a job interview?
It depends entirely on the role and the employer — some international or technical workplaces interview partly in English, while most customer-facing roles, and most roles in French-owned companies, expect at least B1–B2. Check the job listing or ask before assuming.
Will I be asked about my residence status?
Quite possibly, and it is not a red flag: in France, an employer hiring someone from outside the EU generally has to make sure that person is authorised to work, so the question is a normal part of the process. Rules depend on your permit and situation — this is general guidance, not legal advice.
Do I need a cover letter as well as a CV?
Often, yes. French applications traditionally include a lettre de motivation, a short formal letter explaining why you want this role at this company, and many employers still expect one. It is written in careful, formal French, so it is worth practising alongside the interview itself.