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The main goal of the paper is to recognize the changes in the occupational structure of employment by the great occupational groups in selected economic sectors in Poland in the years 2000–2010. Development of modern industries and services and restructuring of the agricultural sector lead to demand increase on new occupations and the employees with the highest skills. It is shown in the paper excess supply and excess demand occupations. It is worth noting that the number of professionals, technicians and associate professionals and the persons with tertiary education has increased recently as well as their shares in total employment.