Job opportunities in Poland for a foreigner? (other than a teacher)

Rocjovi:

Hey all,

I'm Chinese, speak fluent Chinese & English, hold bachelor degree in Business Administration. Have been working in Gdynia, Poland for 1 year in sales and management consulting in 2 local Polish companies.

My current contract will finish end of this month, and I'm looking for a new job in administrative work in a company.

I don't speak Polish, but I hold a residence permit & work permit for Poland valid from July 1, 2008 to July1, 2009.

Is there any chance I can get an OK job? Really worried...

Cheers,
Sara

Help Please	Nov 12, 07, 02:15 / #
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mikiThreads: - Posts: 2 Joined: Nov 12, 07	Nov 12, 07, 13:31 / #
hello every1. this is my 1st time to check out this page, i do like how people co-operate and help.. i got actually a similar question , i moved to poland (cracow ) few month ago, im leaning polish and spea english and german, im looking for job in cracow in any company doesnt require polish as i dont speak it yet, if any1 has an idea to help would b great!!!!

andy b	Nov 13, 07, 05:02 / #
There seems to be a lot of opportunities in Krakow for expats to work in multinational companies, mainly outsourcing and offshoring. I have a lot of friends who have good jobs working for large companies (Cap Gemini, Hewitt, IBM etc) and in general they are not good Polish speakers. The language used in these companies is English. In most cases they were already living in Krakow and got the jobs that way.

mikiThreads: - Posts: 2 Joined: Nov 12, 07	Nov 13, 07, 11:20 / #
thank you very much for the answer, im goin to give it a real try :)

notyetregister	Nov 13, 07, 13:25 / #
Be warey the ik rates for PL translations over the last 10yrs or so have nose dived, from about £100 per 1000 words to about £50-60 1000words, and each word is only counted once! It's international cut throat business nowadays, even some very good online translations tools have taken over some of the business that used to be out there. Really teaching is the key and I think the only way forward unless you have super qualifications, also yrs back we uk boys needed the work permit from urzad pracy, very tricky to get back then.. check out the embassy sites, look at all uk companies in pl an apply yourself well!!!

BushmanThreads: 1 Posts: 8 Joined: Oct 10, 07	Nov 15, 07, 08:55 / #
'm teaching in Siedlce, and for my conversation classes i also get about 50zl an hour. I think its pretty much standard. Anyone got any idea about what kind of employment you can get in the tourism industry (i've got a bachelors degree in tourism management) and tonnes of experience in all sectors, but i dont speak polish :-( Oh, i've completed 2 teaching courses, one a TFEL course, and the other a business english course. Haven't had an opportunity to use the business english course yet, but the TEFL course has stood me in good stead so far. It made it much easier to find a job, and i've had another offer too, but haven't decided yet. (even though i had no experience).

kojakThreads: - Posts: 1 Joined: Apr 7, 08	Apr 7, 08, 17:33 / #
hy is there any jobs in poland for arabic speakers:)?

swifttib	Apr 12, 08, 00:12 / #
Hi everyone: Im from the US..I was born and raised here, however I speak fluent Polish (can read, write, and speak). My english is obviously very fluent, and I am very skilled in writing and proof reading. Pretty much all my family is located in PL and Im just wondering if I ever want to move there in the future, will I have a good chance of getting a job in the translation field. My ulimate goal is to be a nurse, but I havent seen any schools in Poland that focus on that? Thanks all!

NieMotaThreads: - Posts: 31 Joined: Apr 9, 08	Apr 12, 08, 03:42 / #
swifttib: My ulimate goal is to be a nurse, but I havent seen any schools in Poland that focus on that? It is 'coz nursing isn't a well profitable profession in Poland yet. As a result they are not widely advertised. You could found some of them in Poland if you were here (in Poland ) be sure. Regards

andysterdamThreads: 3 Posts: 46 Joined: Mar 12, 08	Apr 12, 08, 04:56 / #
Check out this school in Łomża for nursing program: http://www.pwsip.edu.pl

Guest	Apr 21, 08, 22:24 / #
hi 2 all i am student from india wanna study in poland is there any part time job to cover my expenses plz guide me. ahmad.raza6575@yahoo.com

Guest	May 20, 08, 09:31 / #
Hi all, Recently I met an incredible polish girl and we are now planning to live together in Poland. I'm Portuguese and I will complete a Master degree in Computer Engineering in July 2008. I'm also looking for a job, but I don't speak polish yet (I only know how to greet someone and numbers etc..). I really don't care which city in Poland I will be, as long as the job is good enough to live comfortably (as in, bed, shower, clothes and food :) I've been answering to all job offers in polish web sites that I could find, without any luck... Do you have any suggestion to aid me in the job searching process?

bbasiaorgThreads: - Posts: 1 Joined: Jul 8, 08	Edited by: bbasiaorg Jul 8, 08, 04:56 / #
Hello Does anyone know about jobs for english head chef in poland (near Krakow or Poznan)????? thanks

Roque	Jul 16, 08, 04:41 / #
Hello! Is it possible for me (Russian, tv and press journalist, 5 years of experience, english and russian speaker) to find a job? Especially for a first time. A will be very respectfull for every advice!)

christophesirouThreads: - Posts: 1 Joined: Jun 26, 08	Jun 26, 08, 06:25 / #
my girl friend is polish since i been there i loved the country and the people they are all amazing but now iam thimking about going there to work full time but don`t speak the language iam french and speak english fluent but is it possible to find a job in poland by teatching without speaking the language

RocjoviThreads: 2 Posts: 10 Joined: Apr 30, 08	Jun 26, 08, 07:05 / #
Hey all, I'm Chinese, speak fluent Chinese & English, hold bachelor degree in Business Administration. Have been working in Gdynia, Poland for 1 year in sales and management consulting in 2 local Polish companies. My current contract will finish end of this month, and I'm looking for a new job in administrative work in a company. I don't speak Polish, but I hold a residence permit & work permit for Poland valid from July 1, 2008 to July1, 2009. Is there any chance I can get an OK job? Really worried... Cheers, Sara

SATHI	Jul 16, 08, 16:42 / #
Hi, I am foreigner for poland and looking job in international company as well as other area in wroclaw, I am Masters in geography and have a good knowledge of computer, good english language and teaching experience too.

ZgubionyThreads: 21 Posts: 2,037 Joined: Oct 20, 06	Jul 16, 08, 16:43 / #
Have any of you tried submitting your CV to an agency? There are tons of Tech jobs.

Guest	Jul 18, 08, 13:25 / #
Polish way of life? you mean that people in Poland dont eat fish and chips? or you meant that you are not used to skinny and pretty girls. maybe you meant that Polish people are not as cheap as most of the Brits are. Especially those from Scotland..... last but not least maybe you are not used to the hospitality which by the way is so different from British (half a glass of whisky for entire night)

max_chounlamanyThreads: - Posts: 2 Joined: Jul 22, 08	Edited by: max_chounlamany Jul 22, 08, 16:53 / #
Rocjovi: Hey all, I'm Chinese, speak fluent Chinese & English, hold bachelor degree in Business Administration. Have been working in Gdynia, Poland for 1 year in sales and management consulting in 2 local Polish companies. My current contract will finish end of this month, and I'm looking for a new job in administrative work in a company. I don't speak Polish, but I hold a residence permit & work permit for Poland valid from July 1, 2008 to July1, 2009. Is there any chance I can get an OK job? Really worried... Cheers, Sara Hi Sara, I was just reading though the post and notice yours. I see you have a very professional job that doesn't deal with teaching. My question is how did you land that job? Was it through contacts, websites, or just pure luck :) . So far my hopes are pretty low in actually finding work in Poland. -Max

Guest	Aug 13, 08, 09:19 / #
Hi im planning on moving to back to poland with my son and my italian husband from the US. I woul dhave to move to Jelenia Gora, becuase of living situations, i have a place to stay for free, Umm my biggest question is how easy can i find a job there, i wouldnt mind teaching if i had to, but i was more looking into going into a company that would need my strong legal administrative background and the fact that i am fluent in both languages. I know it will be hard for my husband since he does not know a word in polish, but i have read that he might be able to work just knowing english with good pay. I have been reading a lot lately, i just need to know if it is possible to make good money there and have a ok life. PLEASE help.

JesseAUThreads: - Posts: 1 Joined: Aug 18, 08	Aug 18, 08, 09:58 / #
Hello everyone, I was on exchange for 6 months and I met my girlfriend (who is Polish) in Europe. She has now returned to Poland and I want to return at the end of the year to live and work in Poland for at least one years time. At the end of this year I will have a bachelor's degree. I am a native speaker of English and have lived in Australia my entire life. I know around about 70 Polish words from my one month spent in the country :) It seems to me that teaching english is my only job option, however I am not so interested in a job like this. Obviously if I cannot find anything else then I would like to try it. Alternatively I will be continuing my education and will try to study at the university near Bielsko. I am looking for a job in the town of Bielsko-Biala or in the nearby vicinity. You can contact me at this email address: pissedpanda@gmail.com Any advice or job offers would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Jesse.

apoleleThreads: - Posts: 1 Joined: Aug 20, 08	Aug 20, 08, 11:27 / #
Hello. I'am a greek native speaker boy 23 years old and the last months i live in poznan with my girlfriend. I'am looking for any job in poznan.I don't speak polish but i speak well english language. I'am graduated in a nursing university in greece and i have good computer knowledge too. What job opportunities can i have?..There is any job in poland where they need a greek speaker? Thanks, Giorgos

rajesh321Threads: 1 Posts: 2 Joined: Aug 22, 08	Aug 22, 08, 04:57 / #
I am a Indian student going to poland for my Masters so while studying can i get a job there or it is highly difficult to get

efevberhaThreads: 1 Posts: 10 Joined: Oct 8, 08	Oct 8, 08, 08:17 / #
hmmmmmmmmmmm..I am a nigeria and married to a polish citizen i did not have difficult as a english native speaker here in Gorzow western poland irrespective of the fact that i have a degree in economics , a certificate in structural welding and also a certificate in HSE(health safety and environment)as a safety officer.I do not speak polish and it has limited my job search..i am not been paid well at work i earn 30Zl for a hour but my monthly allowance at a whole is less than 600zl..I will be appreciate if anybody has an job option for me,because is quite frustrating here.. i have been living in poland for 6 weeks now..please contact me with my e-mail add.candidgender@yahoo.com

Guest	Oct 22, 08, 18:54 / #
Some hospitality you're showing now!

Mohammed	Nov 1, 08, 13:49 / #
hi, well i think that to find a work for arabic speakers is not an easy task, I'm arabik speakers i'm here since 5 months, i've never met an arabic speakers, arabs here r very very few, Maybe you'll be able to do something if You speak good english and french Have a nice time and good luck Mohammed

tanyi magdalaThreads: - Posts: 1 Joined: Nov 1, 08	Nov 1, 08, 13:53 / #
just do what you think is right thanks

Guest	Nov 1, 08, 16:04 / #
greetings am called moki clarence from cameroon in west africa living in cameroon righ now but if the are way of me getting a job then it wil be fine because i realy love to stay in poland.clarence_bong@yahoo,com ,is my e mail adress

loverman2009Threads: - Posts: 2 Joined: Nov 1, 08	Nov 1, 08, 18:39 / #
does anyone know how much the lawyers earn in Warsaw? just an average one