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Experienced Arabic translator
Direction Générale de la Sécurité Extérieure (DGSE) · Île-de-France · Closes in 61 days
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1 Check the conditions You are here
Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff can apply. The post is category A.
Category: Category A (executive)
Diploma: Translation and interpreting degree, ideally
Experience: Solid experience in translation, ideally
The profile they look for:
- Very good knowledge of the Arabic language.
- Good command of the cultural codes and history of the Arab world.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Ability to adapt and work independently.
- Good communication skills.
2 Résumé and cover letter
A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.
3 Apply
Deadline: January 1 (Closes in 61 days)
Apply online on the official Choisir le Service Public site, from the offer page.
4 Interview and answer
If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.
Good to know:
- The post requires a security clearance (habilitation).
- Personal use of phone and internet is restricted.
- Keep your application discreet and do not post about it on social media.
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