5 Tips to help you get your next cruise ship job!
A cruise ship job is unique but the methods to obtain a position are not. As with all desirable positions there will be competition and it is important that you have all your ducks in a row. Although this advice may not guarantee you at position it will definitely help you to get a leg up during the application process.
1. Prepare an accurate and thorough resume (but not too long!). This is basic good job hunting practice. Proofread as many times as necessary to eliminate bad grammar, sentence structure, and misspelled words. THERE SHOULD BE NO MISTAKES!!! This is the first glimpse employers have of you, their potential employee, and you want their impression to be positive. Be sure to include things that you have done not personality characteristics or objectives. The ability to speak multiple languages is a huge benefit in this industry so be sure to include that in your resume
2. After you have submitted your resume online, follow up with a phone Call. All companies have a human resources department that should be able to help you track your application. Do not be afraid to call more than once. Phone calls or important, they show drive and determination. Don't let your resume and application get lost in the shuffle.
3. Be sure that all of your passports are up to date. Working on a cruise ship is an international endeavor. Upon hiring there may be additional medical certificates and visas required.
4. When interviewing, dress and act professionally. Shower and shave and avoid using excess perfumes or colognes. The cruise ship business employs all nationalities and some may find "natural" aromas or excessive use of fragrances offensive, one of them may be your interviewer.
5. Always be prepared to sell yourself. Be sure you find qualifications in yourself that benefit the company and be ready to share those attributes with your interviewer. If you've contributed to significant changes or successes to your previous employers be sure to have those specific successes in the forefront of your memory and on your resume.
