Sethuve 2026
Bridging Students, Working Professionals & Opportunities
4 October 2026 · 3:00 PM–7:00 PM · Centre Zenith, Bezons
About Sethuve
Sethuve means bridge. This France Kannada Balaga initiative, organised in collaboration with Centre Zenith, brings together newcomers, students, dependants, job seekers and experienced professionals to make settling, studying and building a career in France a little easier through practical guidance and community connections.
Venue: Centre Zenith, 50 Rue de Pontoise, 95870 Bezons.
Moving to a new country brings exciting opportunities, but also many questions: How does recruitment work in France? What documentation should newcomers prioritise? How important is French? How can students find internships? And how do you meet professionals from your field?
Sethuve is designed as an interactive community event where members can share first-hand experiences, learn from one another and build meaningful connections. Our goal is simple: come as a newcomer and leave with useful knowledge and 3–5 valuable contacts.
Event Agenda
1. Welcoming Newcomers
For students, dependants and newly arrived expatriates.
- Welcome kit with useful information
- Introduction to France and French culture
- Basic mandatory documentation
- French language and its importance
- Essential information for settling in
- Accommodation challenges and common mistakes to avoid
2. Career Orientation for Students & Job Seekers
- How recruitment works in France
- CV and LinkedIn expectations
- Interview preparation
- Where to look for jobs
- The impact of French-language skills on career opportunities
3. Interactive Discussion with Students
Hear from students who have been in France for more than a year.
- What they wish they knew when they arrived
- How they found accommodation
- Experience with French universities and schools
- Do's and don'ts
- Job-search lessons
4. Internships in France
Practical guidance for students and job seekers.
- How to find internships in France
- Useful platforms and resources
- Application process and expectations
5. Interactive Discussion with Experienced Professionals
- Domains and areas of expertise
- Daily-life experiences in French companies
- Why networking matters
- Where to look for opportunities
- Common interview mistakes and lessons learned
6. Networking & Buddy Programme
- Networking sections by professional domain
- Meet students, job seekers and working professionals
- Buddy matching between newcomers and established community members
- Build connections that continue beyond the event
Interactive Quiz
Depending on the available time and event budget, we also plan a Menti quiz around French administration and everyday processes — a fun way to test and share practical knowledge.
Please note
Sethuve is a community guidance, learning and networking initiative. It is not a job fair.
RSVP
The event is free, but registration helps us plan the sessions, networking groups and buddy programme effectively.
Connect · Learn · Grow
Different journeys, same destination. Whether you have just arrived in France or have been here for years, Sethuve is an opportunity to share what you know, ask what you need and strengthen the FKB community together.