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Finding a Job in Poland Without Fluent Polish

Where to look, which sites work, what documents employers expect, and how to read a Polish job ad.

Updated 2026-01-20 · 1 min read

Finding a Job in Poland Without Fluent Polish
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  1. Where to look
  2. Reading a Polish job ad
  3. Documents
  4. Interview norms
  5. Sectors with English roles

Where to look

  • Pracuj.pl — the biggest general job board.
  • OLX Praca — broad, includes manual and service jobs.
  • LinkedIn — best for professional and English-language roles.
  • JustJoin.it, No Fluff Jobs — IT-specific, show salary bands.
  • Eurojobs, InfoPraca — additional options.

Reading a Polish job ad

  • Umowa o pracę — permanent employment contract (best protections).
  • Umowa zlecenie — mandate contract (flexible, fewer protections).
  • Umowa o dzieło — contract for a specific work (least protection).
  • B2B — business-to-business, you invoice as a sole trader.

Documents

  • CV (one to two pages).
  • Cover letter (list motywacyjny) — less common now but still asked.
  • PESEL, residence/work permit, and a tax number (NIP) if self-employed.

Interview norms

  • Punctuality; formal address (Pan/Pani) until invited otherwise.
  • Dress one level above the company norm.
  • Salary is often discussed late; some bands are posted on IT boards.

Sectors with English roles

IT, finance/accounting shared services, customer support, logistics, and international schools.

FAQ

Which job sites are most used in Poland?
Pracuj.pl is the largest; LinkedIn and OLX Praca are also major. For English roles, LinkedIn and specialist boards like JustJoin.it (IT) help.
Do I need a CV in Polish?
For English-language roles, an English CV is fine. For local employers, a Polish CV helps; keep it to one or two pages with a photo optional.

Sources

  1. gov.pl — Work for foreigners (updated 2026-01-12)

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