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Writing a CV for Poland
Polish CVs are compact and skills-led. A RODO (GDPR) consent clause is standard, photos are common, and a large share of professional roles in Kraków, Warsaw and Wrocław are English-first.
The norms
- Length
- One to two pages.
- Photo
- Common.
- Personal details
- Name, email, phone, city. No PESEL number.
- Dates
- MM/YYYY.
- RODO clause
- An explicit consent-to-process clause at the end is expected.
- Languages
- CEFR levels; English level is often the first filter.
What gets CVs rejected
- Missing the RODO clause — some recruiters cannot legally keep the CV without it.
- Overstated English on roles that screen by phone in English.
- Listing tools without the depth or version actually used.
Template & type
Modern or Compact, photo optional, 11pt.
Language: Polish, with English standard in shared services and tech
Finding the roles
- Kraków, Warsaw, Wrocław and Tricity concentrate shared services, IT and finance.
- Many employers hire on B2B contracts as well as employment contracts — clarify which.
- English-language CVs are normal for international employers.
Build a Polish CV in minutes
Import what you already have, pick the template that matches local norms, and export an ATS-ready PDF with the photo on or off.
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