	CV Pod Ogłoszenie	Kreatory CV w abonamencie	CV pisane na zamówienie
Cena	39–79 zł jednorazowo	kilka zł za próbę, potem zwykle 60–100 zł co 4 tygodnie	zwykle 150–450 zł
Abonament	Nie, płacisz raz	Tak, odnawia się sam, jeśli go nie anulujesz	Nie
CV pod konkretne ogłoszenie	Tak, osobne CV do każdego ogłoszenia + raport dopasowania	Nie, wszystko piszesz sam	Zależy od wykonawcy, często za dopłatą
List motywacyjny	W pakiecie od 49 zł	Piszesz sam	zwykle +90–100 zł
Czas	Kilka minut	Tyle, ile sam piszesz	zwykle 1–5 dni
Poprawki	Darmowa poprawka gotowa w minutę	Sam edytujesz	zwykle 1–2 rundy

CV for a job in Poland: format and tips for foreigners

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If you've moved to Poland or plan to work here, it pays to prepare your CV the Polish way. Employers will understand your experience faster, and your application won't be rejected over small formal details.

What a typical Polish CV looks like

A Polish CV is usually one or two pages long and uses reverse chronological order: your latest job first, then earlier ones. At the top you put your name, phone number, email and the city you live in. Then come a professional summary, work experience, education, skills, languages and licences such as a driving licence.

Polish employers don't expect a cover letter for every job, but they like specifics: names of machines and software, licence numbers, figures. „Forklift operation, 3 years, about 120 pallets per shift” says more than „experienced warehouse worker”.

The file format matters too. Send your CV as a PDF unless the ad asks for something else, and don't send a scan of a paper copy. Many companies use ATS software that reads the text in the file, so a photo of a document or a phone scan may never reach a recruiter.

CV in Polish or in English

If the job ad is in Polish, send your CV in Polish. Even with basic Polish, a well-translated CV shows you take working in Poland seriously. Ask someone with good Polish to check it, because mistakes in job titles are easy to spot.

An English CV works for international companies, IT jobs and any ad written in English. We cover the rules in a separate guide to CVs in English. Don't send a CV in a language the recruiter is unlikely to read, for example only in Ukrainian or Russian.

Personal details, photo and the GDPR clause

You don't need to include your date of birth, marital status, passport number or PESEL number. Photos are common in Poland but optional – if you add one, make it recent and neutral. Give a Polish phone number if you have one, since recruiters are reluctant to call abroad.

Polish CVs usually end with a consent clause for processing personal data, known as the RODO (GDPR) clause. It isn't always required, but many companies expect it and its absence can get an application rejected. You'll find the current wording and variants in our guide to the GDPR clause.

Foreign experience: company names and job titles

Write company names in the Latin alphabet and add a short note on what the company does and where: „Agrotrans LLC, Vinnytsia (Ukraine) – transport company, around 80 vehicles”. Polish recruiters usually don't know foreign companies, so this gives them the scale they need.

Translate your job title into the Polish equivalent actually used in job ads, such as „Kierowca kat. C+E” (HGV driver), „Księgowa” (accountant) or „Kierownik zmiany” (shift manager). Avoid literal translations that sound odd in Poland. List 3–5 duties and achievements under each role – they matter more than the title.

If there was a gap between working in your home country and arriving in Poland, for example because of relocation or war, describe it in one line, such as „Relocation to Poland, learning Polish”. The recruiter will see a continuous timeline and won't have to guess.

Your Polish level on the CEFR scale

State your language level using the European A1–C2 scale, which Polish employers know well. Be honest: the recruiter will test your Polish in the first phone call anyway. „Polish – B1 (comfortable conversation at work, reading instructions)” is better than a vague „communicative”.

If you have a certificate, for example from the state exam in Polish as a foreign language, give its name and level. If you're still learning, say so: „Polish – A2, currently taking a B1 course”. It shows your Polish will keep improving.

List your other languages too: Ukrainian, Russian, English or German. In retail, logistics, customer service and care work, several languages can be a real asset, because companies serve customers and employ staff from many countries.

Diplomas, qualifications and licences

In the education section give the name of the university or school, the subject, the country and the years. Describe the level in plain terms, for example „master's degree” or „technical school, trade: electrician”. Don't rename your degree as a Polish one unless it has been formally recognised.

In some professions, such as healthcare, construction or work on electrical installations, foreign qualifications must be formally recognised or confirmed in Poland. Procedures depend on the profession and the country, so check them on gov.pl, with the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) or with the relevant professional body. On your CV you can note where the process stands: „diploma recognition in progress”.

Treat driving licences and other permits, such as forklift or welding certificates, separately. List the categories and the issuing country, and if in doubt, check with the authorities or the employer whether the document is accepted in Poland or needs to be exchanged or re-tested.

Right to work: what to write and where to check

An employer wants to know whether they can hire you without a long wait. If you have the right to work in Poland, you can add one sentence to your contact details, for example „I have the right to work legally in Poland”. Don't attach scans of residence documents to your CV – you'll show them at the hiring stage.

The rules for employing foreigners depend on your citizenship and residence status, and they have changed many times. Check up-to-date information on praca.gov.pl, gov.pl, at the voivodeship office or the local labour office, not on internet forums.

If your status is in the process of changing, don't put dates or decision numbers on your CV. Just answer the recruiter's questions honestly in the interview and, if needed, tell the employer where the details can be verified.

Tailor your CV to each job

Sending the same CV to every job rarely works. Read the ad, mark the requirements and make sure each one you meet is visible on your CV in the same words. If you like, you can use the builder on our site to prepare a Polish CV for a specific job ad, even from a document in another language.

Before sending, check the file name (e.g. „Olena_Kovalenko_CV.pdf”), that your phone number works and that your email address uses your name. These are small things, but Polish recruiters notice them.

Questions and answers

Does a CV for a job in Poland have to be in Polish?

If the job ad is in Polish, it's best to send a CV in Polish. An English CV works for international companies and for ads written in English.

Do foreigners need to add the GDPR (RODO) clause to a Polish CV?

It isn't always required, but many Polish companies expect it. It's safer to add it at the bottom of your CV, especially if the ad mentions it.

How do I show my level of Polish on a CV?

Use the A1–C2 scale and add a short description of what you can do, such as „B1 – comfortable conversation at work”. If you have a certificate, name it.

Do I need to have my foreign diploma recognised to work in Poland?

For many jobs, no, but regulated professions such as healthcare do require recognition. Check the procedures on gov.pl, with NAWA or with the relevant professional body.

Should I mention my work permit on my CV?

One sentence saying you have the right to work legally in Poland is enough. You'll show documents at the hiring stage, and you can check current rules on praca.gov.pl or at a labour office.

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