Why is Gdansk an attractive place to work for foreigners?
Gdańsk is the largest city in the Tricity agglomeration of over 1 million inhabitants. It is the 5th largest region in Poland in terms of GDP per capita. Due to its location on the Baltic Sea, nature and leisure infrastructure, Gdańsk is one of the most attractive cities to live in Europe.
Surveys show that foreigners find Gdansk, Gdynia and the entire Tricity agglomeration very attractive to live and work in. Even during the communist era, the Tricity was open to the world and visitors from other countries because of its maritime trade.
This region stands out for its greenery, clean air and many job opportunities.
Services, including tourism and logistics, are developing most here, but also shipbuilding, oil, furniture, construction and fish processing.
Types of job offers available in Gdansk for foreigners
Gdańsk, as one of the most dynamically developing cities in Poland, offers many job opportunities for foreigners. A large part of them are simple jobs that do not require experience or special qualifications. However, many foreigners in Gdansk also work as specialists.
There is a lot of construction going on in Gdansk, and during the summer season there is an increasing demand for employees in the catering and hotel industry. IT should not be forgotten either. Job offers in this sector can be found for programmers, data analysts, project managers and people involved in internet marketing.
Workers from Eastern Europe and Asia in Gdansk are often employed in services and trade, in numerous factories in various positions, in construction, logistics and IT.
Advice from Vitas Group: Check out the current job offers in Gdansk on our website! With us you will find offers from good employers with whom we have cooperated for many years.
What are the requirements for foreigners applying to work in Poland?
Foreign nationals from outside the European Union may legally work in Poland if they have the relevant documents entitling them to stay, such as a work visa or residence card.
A foreigner may also apply for a single permit, which entitles them to both temporary residence and work in Poland.
Most often, during the first arrival in Poland, it is the employer who provides the candidate with a work permit, a seasonal work permit or makes a statement on entrusting work to a foreigner (this applies to citizens of Ukraine, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Armenia). You can read more on this subject here.
Knowledge of the Polish language at work in Poland is required when the work involves frequent communication with clients or colleagues. In large Polish cities in services and industry, there is a shortage of manpower, so companies usually waive this requirement. A communicative knowledge of English is sufficient to gain employment in many places.
If someone is planning to stay in Poland for a longer period of time, it would be worth investing in learning the Polish language. This will definitely increase his or her attractiveness on the job market and allow him or her to do more complex and thus even better paid jobs.
Is it worth using a recruitment agency?
The use of employment agencies when recruiting workers from abroad is an increasingly common practice. The procedures for legalising the stay and work of foreigners, despite regular simplifications, are still quite complicated. On top of that, they vary between countries. Companies are currently trying to avoid this burden.
Temporary employment agencies deal comprehensively with foreign workers: they recruit, legalise their stay, provide accommodation and support workers with professional assistance throughout the contract period.
Also for foreigners, professional employment agencies can be an invaluable support. They not only take care of all the paperwork, but also help them adapt to their new working environment. They also ensure that salaries are paid on time and that all social security contributions are paid.
By working with recruitment professionals, candidates can avoid many of the pitfalls of seeking employment on their own.
Tip from Vitas Group: If you are going to Poland to work for the first time, be sure to consider working through a professional employment agency. Ideally, the agency should have an office in the city where you plan to live. You’ll avoid a lot of paperwork and have ongoing support throughout your long-term contract.