piątek, 27 czerwca 2014

It is gonna be a great Friday!

Have you got any plans for Friday? No? Walking along the Vistula? Good. But maybe this time you will go with your friends to the cinema!

My sugestions for today:

1. "Maleficent" 2014 (Fantasy/for families)



Titled Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) used to be a pretty, good girl, but her childhood was disturbed by a war in which she defended her homeland. The betrayal she has experienced turned her heart into stone. She cast a spell on Aurora who is a king's daughter from opposite kingdom.


Cinema:

- Cinema City Bonarka
* 6 pm (3D)
* 8:15 pm (3D)
* 10:30 pm (3D)
- Cinema City Kazimierz
* 6:40 pm (3D)
* 8:50 pm (3D)


2. "A million ways to die in the West" 2014 (Comedy)



It is a great story about a farmer who looks after sheeps somewhere in US. He is in relationship, but he is a coward and his girlfriend decided to left him for another guy. Some girl who has just arrived to the city made a farmer to believe in himself. Unfortunately, in the same time, has appeared a man (a criminal) which turned out to be that girl husband.



Cinema:
- Cinema City Bonarka
* 5:15 pm
* 7:45 pm
* 10:15 pm
- Cinema City Kazimierz
* 6:30 pm
* 9:45 pm
- Cinema City Krakow Plaza
* 6:30 pm
- Cinema City Zakopianka
* 8:45 pm

3. "Love punch" 2014 (Comedy)



Despite of the fact that Kate and Richard are divorced, they are friends. During their common life, they have put their money to pension fund which has been on the verge of bancruptcy lately. When they realized an owner of this pension fund bought a ring with a diamond for her fiance, they decided to steal it.


Cinema:
- Cinema City Bonarka
* 5:15 pm
* 7:30 pm
* 8:45 pm
* 9:45 pm
- Cinema City Kazimierz
* 5:45 pm
* 8 pm
* 10:15 pm
- Cinema City Zakopianka
* 6:45 pm
* 9 pm

Tell me in comments if you enjoy your time watching a film I recommend or not :)

czwartek, 26 czerwca 2014

How do find a job in Krakow?

There are many young, tallented, well educated people whose dreams come true.
Outsourcing is very popular amoung large companies, which thanks to a cost-saving strategy can work efficiently.

List of outsourcing in Lesser Poland:

1. . HAYS Poland LLC (Limited Liability Company) – Krakow
2.  Capgemini Poland LLC - the centre of outsourcing in Krakow
3. Sunai - TSC (Trade Service Company)
4.  Hewitt Associates 
5. IBM Poland LLC - branch in Krakow
6. HCL Poland LLC
7. Ericpol POLAND - branch in Krakow
8. Comarch 
9. Nixsys partnership
10. State Street Corporation POLAND 
11. NATEK International Consulting and Outsourcing Services, Poland
12. Pulsar Projekt
13. EUROHOST 
14. Fidelis Corp., IT
15. Outsourcing Direct
16.  Ernst & Young 
17. Sygnity JSC (Joint-Stock Company) - branch in Krakow
18. Modis Poland LLC
19. Deloitte - Office in Krakow
20. Logica Krakow
21. Translation Agency Alingua 
22. Base and Banking System LLC, Office in Krakow
23. Evolving - Office in Krakow
24. Softel LLC
25. AZSoft JSC - Contact Center 
26. Accountancy Poland, LLC capital company
27. Faber LLC accounting office
28. AFNET
29. LAP development 
30. noxIT
31. NFORMATTICA
32. Accounting Office in Krakow - FACTOR
33. Compax
34. DGM


Students usually are resistant to stress, strong, flexible, and they want to earn lots of money. They have power to move mountains. These features are most wanted by companies. But it is risky, why? Due to the fact that Krakow is a student's city, companies can recruit the best of them. The situation on the labour market is dificult, especially for young people, so they are willing to work for low wages. Despite of the fact, we (I mean Poland) have strong human capital which is developing all the time by education system and employment policy, people in working age are forced to looking for a job abroad. There is no effective tool resolving problems on the labour market in Poland. 

But...

If you know foreign languages and you are not afraid of using them in practice, you rule! There is higher probability you will be hired by a company you've always dreamt of. 

Most of outsourcing companies have organized competitions from time to time in which you can win an internship. It is important to gain experience because during recruitment process recruiters often look at your resume (part with experience). Remember about it and use opportunities you've been given by others. 






Top 10 cheap accomodation in Krakow

Have you ever wonder where to stay for one night in Krakow?
I made some research for me and I would like to share my opinion with you.


1. Cybulskiego Guest Rooms (Cybulskiego 6 Street)


Advantages:
- Near the Main Square
- Neat the Railway Station
- No limit of time when you have to be quiet at night
- Internet/Wi-Fi
- Credit cards are acceptable
- Access to the laundry
- For families with children
- For people with pets
- Price includes breakfast, towels, luggage storage, bedding
- Parking is available

Disadvantages:
- Average price
- Check-in time (the earliest 1 p.m.)
- Rooms for no smokers


2. Mint's Place (Floriańska 51/5 Street)


Advantages:
- Near the Main Square
- No limit of time when you have to be quiet at night
- Internet/Wi-Fi
- Access to the laundry
- Wake up call

Disadvantages:
- Shared kitchen
- Price doesn't include towels


3. High Life Hostel (Starowiślna 16/4 Street)


Advantages:

- Near the Main Square
- Near the Kazimierz District
- Credit cards are acceptable
 - Wake up call
- Place for barbecue
- For people with pets
- Price includes towels, bedding, luggage storage
- Parking is available
- Game room
- Renting bikes
- Reception available 24/7

Disadvantages:

- Self-catering


4. Football Corner Hostel (Wróblewskiego 3/4 Street)


Advantages:

- Access to the kitchen (cooker, kettle, toaster, microwave, fridge)
- Laptop with access to the Internet
- Printer, hair dryer, social games, laundry with dryer are available

Disadvantages:

- Shared kitchen
- Price doesn't include breakfast and towels


5. Moon Hostel New (Halicka 11 Street)


Advantages:

- Low price
- Price includes coffee, tea, bedding
- Access to the laundry
- Possibility to rent a bike
- Reception open 24/7
- Cleaning of rooms
- Credit cards are acceptable

Disadvantages:

- Shared kitchen


6. Pink Panther's Hotel (Św. Tomasza 8 Street)


Advantages:

- Near the Main Square, Rainway Station, Wawel Castle
- Reception available 24/7
- Free coffee and tea for all day
- Luggage storage available after you check out
- Organize daily events like speghetti dinner or wine evening
- Credit cards are acceptable

Disadvantages:

- Especially for students


7. Greg&Tom Beer House Hostel (Floriańska 43 Street)


Advantages:

- Credit cards are acceptable
- No limit of time when you have to be quiet at night
- Near the Main Square
- Game rooms available
- Price includes breakfasts
- Access to the kitchen
- WiFi available in rooms
- Free print

Disadvantages:

- Not for organized group over 6 people
- People who don't live in hostel cannot be here between 10 pm and 8 am


8. Ars Hostel&Bar (Koletek 7 Street)


Advantages:

- Reception available 24/7
- Access to the bar
- Free documents print
- Access to the laundry
- Free WiFi
- Price includes renting a bike
- Near the Wawel Castle

Disadvantages:

- Shared kitchen


9. Tramp Aparthostel (Św. Tomasza 30 Street)


Advantages:

- Near the Main Square
- For families with children
- Reception available 24/7
- Library and game rooms available
- Free WiFi
- Price includes bedding
- Credit cards are acceptable

Disadvantages:

- Smoking no allowed
- Price doesn't include towels


10. Let's Rock Hostel (Grodzka 34 Street)


Advantages:

- Reception available 24/7
- Price includes breakfasts
- No limit of time when you have to be quiet at night
- Organize daily events like movie night, karaoke
- Free coffee and tea

Disadvantages:

 - Price doesn't include towels






środa, 4 czerwca 2014

Quick trip through the Kazimierz District

At the beginning, we have started on the Szeroka Street.

1. The first point on your map is Helena Rubinstein's House. She was a Pole of Jewish origin, born in Krakow in 1872. Helena was a founder of cosmetics company named Helena Rubinstein Inc. She was regarded as a one of the richest women of the time. Nowadays, luxury creams and powders are signed her name. Her childhood was not a bed of roses at all. Visit this House situated on Szeroka 14 Street. 

2. Then, you have to see Remuh Synagogue located on Szeroka 40 Street. The synagogue is one of two active synagogues in the city where are held devotions. The Synagogue with Remuh Cementery create a unique team of Jewish architecture. 

3. Next, another point in your trip is the Old Synagogue situated on the Szeroka 24 Street. the Old Synagogue is one of the oldest survived in Poland. The monument was founded by Czech Jews who arrived to Krakow in 1389. One of the most important event in the synagogue history was a speech of Tadeusz Kościuszko, who encouraged Jews to fight for the freedom of our common homeland. The Historical Museum of Krakow is planning to restore a historical fence of the synagogue which was made in the 20th century by Zygmunt Hendel.  

4. The biggest synagogue in Kazimierz District is the Issac Synagogue situated on the corner two streets: Kupa 18 Street and Isaac Street. The monument has been regarded as the richest synagouge in the city for many years. During the World War II, the interior of the synagogue was distroyed with their valuable equipment forever. Since 1997, the synagogue has been opened for tourists. 

5. Then, Reformed synagogue located on the Miodowa 24 Street. During the World War II the synagogue was distroyed by Nazis who turned it into a stable for horses. In the early 90s of the 20th century, the World Monuments Fund in New York entered the synagogue on the list of Jewish Heritage Program in Central and Eastern Europe. Thanks to the WMF, were started a renovation work in 1994. 

6. Next, the New Square, popularly known as Jewish Square. In the middle of the square is rotunda, popularly named as saucepan (by locals). This is a pavilion built in 1900, consisting of two objects: inner hall and "ring" with different shops. These buildings are separated by a corridor.  Currently, the square operates on weekdays as a market where you can buy vegetables and valuable antiques. Around the square there are many cafes and pubs. 

7. Church of Corpus Christi was founded by Kazimierz Wielki about 1340. The first church was wooden. Construction of  a new church was started in 1385. Thanks to Pope John Paul II, the church has been raised to the dignity of a minor basilica. Organy, which is musical instrument used mostly in churchs, 
are the largest instrument in Krakow. Moreover, they are designed for 83 voices. 

8. The Wolnica Square is a part of the original market of Kazimierz, created in 1335. the square has been as big as present the Main Square in Krakow many years ago. It has served similar functions like trade (exchange of goods). Since the end of World War II, in the town hall in the middle of the square has headquartered the Ethnographic Museum with its collection of folk art. 

9. Then, Church of Sts. Catherine of Alexandria and Margaret in Krakow. The team of churchs is the best examples of gotics architecture in Poland. The interesting thing is that the church has been never completed. Because of two earthquakes, the church was seriously destroyed in 1443 and 1786. It is a phenomenon due to the fact that earthquakes are rare in Poland.  

10. The church and monastery of the Pauline on the Rock. "On the Rock" comes from the location of the team of churchs. IOn the courtyard in front of the temple there is a pond of St. Stanislaus of the 17th century stone fence. Near the pond stands the Altar of the Three Millennia. 

11. Crypt of Merit on the Rock also called the Cementery of the Great Poles is situated in the basement of the church the Pauline. The Crypt was created in 1880 according to the project of professor Łepkowski.

Get to know Jewish history on walking tour of Kazimierz