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Work-study with a company across the border: the 2026 rules
Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany: can you do your apprenticeship with a cross-border company? 2026 rules, pay, status and how to apply.
Starting your apprenticeship without a company: the 3-month rule
No employer yet at the start of term? You can enrol in a CFA and have up to 3 months to sign your apprenticeship contract. Rules, status and tips.
Apprentice personal data: how to react to 2026 cyberattacks
Parcoursup (705,000 candidates exposed), Génération #HDF card: how to react to the 2026 data leaks, protect your data and avoid targeted scams.
Work-study job market 2026: sectors and groups that are hiring
Contracts signed, shortage sectors, large groups (EDF, La Poste, Air France…) and SMEs: an overview of the work-study market in France in 2026 and how to apply.
5% work-study quota: why large companies are hiring in 2026
Below 5% work-study staff, companies with 250+ employees pay the CSA, and this threshold governs the 2026 hiring incentive. What it means for your search.
Apprenticeships in France's public sector: 2026 guide
Work-study in the French public sector in 2026: the three branches, pay that can be boosted by 10 or 20 points, and how to apply.
Apprenticeship at a Large Company or an SME: Which Should You Choose in 2026?
Large corporation, mid-cap, SME or micro-business: compare salary, assignments, supervision and hiring prospects to choose the right host company for your apprenticeship in 2026.
Alternance scams 2026: how to spot fake recruiters
Fake HR managers, RIB requests, vishing tricks: alternance scams are exploding in 2026. Warning signs, reflexes and remedies to stay safe.
Choosing your work-study programme: the complete 2026 guide
Criteria, a 5-step method and pitfalls to avoid when selecting the apprenticeship (training + company) that truly matches your career goals.
Unsolicited Application for Apprenticeship: The 2026 Guide to Stand Out
74% of applications on La Bonne Alternance were unsolicited in early 2026. Here's how to succeed, step by step, with concrete examples.
Work-study CV 2026: the résumé that lands a contract
Work-study CV 2026: the ideal structure, key sections, examples and mistakes to avoid to land an apprenticeship contract this summer.
Apprenticeship job dating: land your contract in 15 minutes
Pitch, CV, dress code, follow-up: the method to land an apprenticeship at a job dating event and make the most of summer 2026.
Follow-up email after a work-study rejection: 2026 templates
Work-study rejection: when and how to follow up by email without pestering the recruiter? 2026 templates, 4 real-world examples, and the mistakes to avoid.
Succeeding in your work-study interview: preparation and key questions
A complete method for preparing your work-study interview: research, common questions, body language, follow-up, and mistakes to avoid to land the contract.
Finding a last-minute work-study contract this summer 2026
Still no employer for the start of term? In July and August, work-study contracts are still being signed: method, hiring sectors and the legal deadline to pull it off.
Finding a work-study company: the method that works
CV, unsolicited application, network, job fairs, follow-ups: the complete method and timeline to land the company that will validate your work-study contract.