Professionalization contract, d'learning and long-term internships

Work-study and long-term internships from Bachelor 3 onwards

Alternating work placements

The specifics of sandwich courses

Follow work-study programs in Francehas many advantages for students.

This type of curriculum enables future professionals to enter the world of work quickly and easily. They are trained in digital marketing and communications, event management and merchandising, and discover exciting careers in fashion and luxury goods management, styling and management.

This training system alternates a practical phase in a company with a theoretical phase at ISAL PARIS. It's a real gateway to employment.

Depending on the type of contract, a work-study program has a particular rhythm.

ISAL offers :

• Visit apprenticeship contract Work-study contract: most frequently, depending on the program, this contract involves 4 days on the job and 1 day on the course, for 12 or 24 months. It can start up to 3 months before the course start date and end no later than two months after the final exams.
• Visit professionalization contract Depending on the program, this contract involves 4 days on the job and 1 day on the course for 12 or 24 months. The contract lasts a minimum of 150 hours, depending on the nature of the training and the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Work-study programs at ISAL PARIS

Once you've completed your A-levels, it's never easy to find the ideal course of study. If you're passionate about fashion, luxury and management, which course should you choose?

The heart of Paris is buzzing with activity. The capital of fashion, design and luxury is famous for its Fashion Week and its big names in haute couture.

Nestled on the hillside of Montmartre, ISAL PARIS opens the doors to a world in perpetual expansion. Through a wide range of courses, students are introduced to fashion and marketing professions.

What are our sandwich courses ?

• Visit Bachelor in Fashion and Digital Marketing (3rd year work-study program): this program trains fashion and luxury industry professionals in digital communication and e-Commerce. Students learn how to design and enhance a fashion product, thanks to their knowledge of French techniques. They study English, Italian and Chinese to immerse themselves in the international context and adapt to a globalized sector (textile/clothing/luxury/accessory industry). This bachelor's degree is ideal for becoming an e-commerce or fashion brand manager.

• Visit Bachelor in Luxury, Fashion and Merchandising (3rd year work-study program): it is also possible to enter this program after obtaining a BAC +2 diploma. Over a 3-year period, students take charge of the sales and marketing development of products and services for a company specialized in luxury goods. The Bachelor's program introduces them to the fundamentals of marketing, management and communication, and introduces them to the world of fashion. If you want to become a boutique manager, VIP personal shopper or marketing project manager, this is the route to take.
• Visit Master's degree in communication and branding (2-year work-study program): this program trains professionals to master all aspects of a brand and its online communication. During the courses, apprentices understand the business and technical challenges of brand promotion. They assimilate new market practices, both in France and internationally. If you're looking to become an image director or fashion digital planner, this master's degree is an excellent choice.

• Visit Master of Fashion and Luxury Management (2-year work-study program): students with a BAC +¾ in styling, graphic design, management or creation can enter this master's program. In 2 years, apprentices define and steer the strategic orientations of a customer-focused Business Unit, manage teams and create projects, and develop retail and wholesale management. To become a business developer or key account manager, this master's degree is a must.

• Visit Marketing and Strategy Masters (2-year work-study program): students gain a confident grasp of the fashion and luxury market and develop their knowledge in Marketing strategyand Product MarketingThe ISAL Master's program is based on the dynamics of sustainable fashion and its skills in digital communication and e-commerce. On the ISAL campus, this Master's degree prepares students for careers as fashion and luxury product managers, collection managers, fashion brand managers and retail managers.

How do I find a work-study program?

Visit looking for a work-study contract during your studies can be complex. Here are 7 tips from ISAL, the fashion business and design school!

• Planning ahead

The process of finding a work-study program is similar to that of a conventional job search. However, it's essential to take into account the rhythm of the companies and the start-of-school calendar planned by the training establishment. We recommend that you start your search at least 3 months before the start date of your apprenticeship or professionalization contract, for example in March, so that you can start work in July, with a view to starting your training in September.

• Personalize your Curriculum Vitae

Employers often receive generic applications that lack personality. A good CV should match the needs of recruiters. It's better to spend time on one CV and send it to five companies for which the application matches the job requirements, than to send multiple irrelevant CVs.

• How to write a cover letter

Like the CV, the cover letter needs to be personalized. It's important to explain why this company is a perfect match for your profile. The letter should be proofread as many times as necessary to check for spelling mistakes before sending.

• Meet as many companies as possible

To find a work-study program, it's a good idea to find out which companies are hiring in the fashion, design, management and styling sectors. To do this, it's best to consult the websites of targeted companies online, their LinkedIn pages or their social networks. Recruiters can also be contacted directly.

Sites specializing in fashion companies, such as Fashion Jobs or Fashion United.

Chambers of commerce and industry provide invaluable information on companies hiring work-study students in the region, or on upcoming open days.

For the retail and commercial professions, it's imperative to go directly into the field with a stack of copies of your CV and offer your services to store managers. You can also send your CV to the Group HR department.

Meeting companies is essential! Professional events such as trade shows, forums and conferences are also great opportunities to establish contact and make yourself known.

• Making unsolicited applications

The possibilities for exploration are endless! Most of the time, a work-study contract is concluded within a small company with fewer than 50 employees. That's why it's smart not just to target companies with a strong reputation or a familiar name.

Lesser-known companies are regularly looking for young work-study students. Unsolicited applications are therefore ideal.

You need to adapt the type of position you're looking for to the size of the company you're targeting: often, a communications project manager position is easier to find in a company of 50 people than in a large multinational brand (and you can find both!).

• Boosting business

Once you've sent in your application, you need to be proactive. If you don't receive a reply within 5 to 10 days, it's a good idea to contact the company, preferably by telephone, or even on site or by e-mail, depending on the position, to find out how far along they are in their recruitment process, and to let them know that an application has been submitted.

• Stay natural and yourself

When talking to recruiters, it's vital to be yourself. Recruiters know that candidates have little or no professional experience. Personality and interpersonal skills are therefore assets that help you stand out from the crowd.

The advantages of sandwich courses

Continuing your studies under a sandwich course has its advantages:

1. Quick and easy integration into the professional world;
2. Financial autonomy and independence;
3. A practical application of the theoretical knowledge acquired during the school programs;
4. A first long professional experience (and a diploma up to BAC +5 level);
5. An advantageous status;
6. Support from the school.

Our 7 tips for finding a work-study placement.

1. Planning ahead

2. Personalize your CV

3. How to write a cover letter

4. Seek to meet as many companies as possible.

5. Making unsolicited applications

6. Boosting business

7. Stay natural and be yourself

An overview of the advantages of work-study programs.

1. Quick and easy integration into the professional world

2. Earn while you study

3. Professional support

4. Rapid familiarization with the world of work

5. Learn about your dream job

Choosing a sandwich course: the difficulties you may encounter.

1. The difficulty of finding a company that accepts work-study programs.

2. This can be a difficult rhythm for a company to adopt.

3. A heavier workload than in conventional training.

What is the work-study schedule?

• 4 days on site
• 1 day training

(and several weeks of training throughout the year)

Our training courses are available on a sandwich course basis:

• 3rd Bachelor Fashion and Digital Marketing ;
• 3rd Bachelor in Luxury, Fashion and Merchandising ;
• Master of Fashion and Luxury Management ;
• Mastère Communication et Marques ;
• Marketing and Strategy Masters

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