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Resume and CV guide for Poland

How resumes and CVs are written in Poland: typical length (1–2 pages), photo expectations, date format (DD.MM.YYYY), education conventions and a builder configured for the Poland market.

Poland employers usually ask for a CV — commonly written as “CV / Życiorys”. What that document looks like locally differs from the generic advice you will find elsewhere, so the details below describe practice in Poland specifically.

At a glance

Document: CV / Życiorys (CV)
Typical length: 1–2 pages
Date format: DD.MM.YYYY
Phone format: +48 501 234 567
Photo: commonly included
Page size: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
Most common language of application: pl

Length expectations in Poland

One to two pages.

Photos

Still commonly included, though not mandatory.

Professional summary

Three to five lines describing your professional profile.

Education

Use the official degree title rather than a loose translation.

Work experience

Achievement bullets with numbers where available.

Format and delivery

A4 paper, day/month/year dates, and a 5-digit postcode.

Common sections used in Poland

Summary
Experience
Education
Skills
Languages
Interests

General career guidance based on common practice — not legal, immigration or hiring compliance advice. Expectations vary by employer, industry and seniority.

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