Career and Networking the French Way — French Language (A1→B2)

LinkedIn in French

Profile (le profil LinkedIn):

Title (titre): "Director of Investments | Gulf Markets | Expertise: Real Estate and Private Equity"

About / Summary: "With 15 years of experience in the Gulf financial markets, I specialize in alternative investments with particular expertise in commercial real estate and private equity. I have supported several international funds in their allocation strategy in the MENA markets..."

Experience: "Director of Investments | Al Futtaim Capital | Dubai | 2018 – present → Management of a portfolio worth 2 billion AED → Supervision of a team of 12 analysts → Identification and structuring of new investment opportunities"

Skills (compétences):

Portfolio management / Financial analysis / Private Equity / Real Estate
Negotiation / Investor relations / Due Diligence
French (native language) / English / Arabic (basic knowledge)

Contact: "I am open to opportunities for collaboration, partnership, and professional exchanges."

Cover Letter (Lettre de motivation)

Structure:

Header + Subject
Introduction: why this company / this position
Body: your advantages for the position (2–3 paragraphs)
Conclusion: call to action (interview)

Introductory phrase: "Madam, Sir, It is with great interest that I have read your job offer for the position of [title] at [company]. With [X] years of experience in [field], I am convinced that my profile matches the skills you are looking for."

Concluding phrase: "In the hope that my application will attract your attention, I remain available for an interview at your convenience. Meanwhile, please accept my sincere regards."

Networking in French: Key Phrases

Approaching someone:

"Hello, allow me to introduce myself..." — "Позвольте представиться..."
"We met during [event]." — "Мы встречались на [событии]."

Expressing interest:

"I am very interested in your work in [field]." — "Меня очень интересует ваша работа в [области]."
"I would very much like to talk to you about [topic]." — "Очень хотел(а) бы поговорить о [теме]."

Proposing a follow-up:

"May I send you my LinkedIn/contact card?" — "Могу прислать вам свой LinkedIn / визитку?"
"How about a lunch to continue this conversation?" — "Как насчёт обеда, чтобы продолжить разговор?"
"I will send you the information we discussed." — "Пришлю вам информацию, о которой мы говорили."