ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB IN POLAND, READ THIS!

DAYBOR O.GEORGE January 27, 2016

Search for jobs in Poland at:
In addition, numerous Polish newspapers contain comprehensive job vacancy sections, including:

Work experience and internships in Poland

As the job market is competitive and youth unemployment is relatively high, work experience could give your CV the boost it needs to help you stand out from the crowd.
Internships and summer work placements for students can also be arranged by:
  • AIESEC UK  - for students and recent graduates;
  • IAESTE UK  - for science, engineering and applied arts students.
Many international companies are based in Poland and may offer internships so check out the individual websites of:
  • Poznan Volkswagen;
  • GlaxoSmithKline Poland;
  • Nordea Bank Polska;
  • Toyota Polska;
  • ING Bank Slaski;
  • CitiGroup Polska.

Volunteering in Poland

Another way to improve your employability in the eyes of prospective employers is to spend time volunteering in Poland.
The European Voluntary Service (EVS)  is a programme, funded by the European Commission, that gives 18 to 30-year-olds the chance to volunteer for up to 12 months in a number of European and non-European countries.
Opportunities vary from placements concerned with sport and culture to others focused on social care and the environment. Travel, accommodation, food and insurance are covered by a European grant for successful applicants, who also get given a personal allowance each month.
Another organisation that may have volunteering opportunities available is Volunteers for Peace. For more information, visit Volunteers for Peace - Volunteer Europe .
You may also be able to arrange to volunteer by sending speculative applications to organisations in the sector in which you wish to work.
Make sure you thoroughly research all volunteering opportunities available and always check the terms and conditions before committing yourself to a scheme.

Language requirements

As discussed, Polish is spoken by the vast majority of the population, so proficiency may well be a pre-requisite for many jobs. However, English is spoken among some academic, business and professional communities, as well as the younger generation but bear in mind when applying for jobs that most employers will expect applications to be made in Polish unless otherwise stated.

Polish visas and immigration

According to the European Commission, EU citizens have the right to:
  • move to another EU country to work without a work permit;
  • enjoy equal treatment with nationals in access to employment, working conditions and all other social and tax advantages;
  • stay in the country even after employment has finished.
If, however, you intend to stay in Poland for longer than three months and work, you will require a temporary residence permit (Karta Pobytu), which is valid for up to two years. For more information, visit Embassy of the Republic of Poland in London - Visas .
For more information and to check what conditions and restrictions apply, see:
EU nationals may also be able to transfer certain types of health and social security coverage to their host country. For more information, see European Commission - Your Rights Country by Country .

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