10th October 2008
When applying for cruise ship employment it's important to spend some time getting your application just right. A little time and effort at this stage will help you on your way to success and clinching that interview. Here are ten top tips to ensure a win...
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26th June 2007
Don't limit your chances of success by only applying directly to the cruise line companies themselves. You might be surprised to know that concessionary companies and staffing agents are actually responsible for hiring a large percentage of cruise ship em...
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14th March 2007
It is important when seeking a job in the cruise industry to do lots of research.
The Internet is a great tool with lots of information available for the job hunter. You need to learn how to apply, where to apply, what jobs are available, and what skil...
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01st March 2007
The cruise line industry can be a TOUGH industry to get into, make no mistake.
In fact, I sent off 25 resumes before I heard so much as a whisper when I first started applying to work onboard a cruise ship. And I know people who took over a year and se...
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20th February 2007
As the boom continues, 2007 is going to be another big year for new cruise ship launches.
This is great news for those looking for cruise line employment because there will be a demand for nearly 11,000 new crew members to fill every position imaginabl...
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13th February 2007
Okay, so you probably know what a cruise ship looks like. You might even know what facilities it has onboard and the typical countries cruise liners generally visit. It's likely that you also have an idea of what type of job you'd like to do onboard. Bu...
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09th January 2007
Here are 5 common ways that you can waste your time and money when trying to get a job on a cruise ship:
1. Being influenced by someone who 'guarantees' you a cruise ship job if you pay them $$$$. Unfortunately this a false promise and one of the bigge...
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05th April 2006
Copyright 2006 Neil Maxwell Keys
Forget you've ever watched a single episode of "The Love Boat". Block out those fond memories of Gopher, Isaac, Julie and even that kid that was on for a while. Erase all mental images of Captain Stubing's socks. Don't ...
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28th March 2006
Copyright 2006 Neil Maxwell Keys
Before you apply for a job on a cruise ship, or take your application any further, you should think carefully about exactly what it is a potential cruise line employer is looking for.
This has two benefits: firstly, ...
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28th March 2006
Copyright 2006 Neil Maxwell Keys
With Winter here, and the cold setting in, maybe it's time to think about climates sunnier? One very popular solution is to "Get a cruise ship job!" Think about it, sailing around the Caribbean for 6 to 8 months at time...
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19th January 2006
Copyright 2006 Neil Maxwell Keys
You're probably already aware of the fabulous benefits of working onboard a luxury cruise ship. After all thousands of people have already discovered that it's a great way to get paid to travel the world for several mo...
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11th January 2006
Copyright 2006 Neil Maxwell Keys
How would you like to be able to visit some of the worlds most exotic, beautiful and far away places that few people will ever get to see? Including the Bahamas, the Caribbean, the Far East, Australia, Europe, Canada, ...
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