Is this the 'Secret' to Getting a Job on a Cruise Ship?

 Neil Maxwell Keys

Other Articles | February 27, 2007

There is no doubt that the cruise line industry can be a tough industry to get into. This article discusses the personal quality that everyone possesses - which often means the difference between success and failure.

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 several interviews before they got their job.

The people who eventually land their 'dream job' of working on a cruise ship, are generally the ones who persisted the most. These people did not give up at the first sign of rejection - they kept on applying - no matter how many knock-backs they got.

Here's one such great example of persistence that I'd like to share with you. It's an email I received a few weeks back from a girl who proved to be one of the most determined people I've come across so far.

After many, many months of trying, applying and even flying (she once flew to Belgium for an interview!) and MANY rejection letters received - she finally got her 'dream job' as a Purser for Carnival Cruise Lines.

Here's her email:

Hi Neil,I know it's been a while since I send you some news. But the last 3 weeks have been really hectic and busy.

I left Ireland last Sunday, I went back to France to visit my family and my friends and now, I'm writing you from.... MIAMI!! YEAH!!! I got the job with Carnival and I start working this Sunday. I stay at the Holiday Inn North West Corporate Center, close to Carnival's offices and everything is great.

I'm completely jet-lagged, that's why I'm on internet so early this morning. I'm actually awake since 4am!!! We have a meeting at the company today at noon to meet our manager, to get our final affectation (probably Los Angeles for me) and to have more details about the job.

I just wanted to let you know the good news. I'm really, really happy and excited (and tired!!) but I wanted to say THANK YOU for your support and your constant emails to give the strength to keep going. It's a fantastic experience that's going to start and I'm very, very glad it happened to me.

Regards,

Marie-Eve Fluechey (Republic of Ireland)

 

I use this email to act as a bit of inspiration, more than anything else.

You see, the people who win in this game are the people who did not give up at the first sign of rejection and instead just kept applying. So if this is what you really want to do (and you'd be mad not to!) then just go for it and keep going at it.

Eventually you WILL get there. Marie-Eve is proof of this.

Besides, the chances are that when you do start applying, you will get a few rejection letters (heck, I have a whole file full!)So what? Don't beat yourself up about it and give up hope. There are hundreds of other companies you can apply to and hundreds more positions available that you can do onboard, so just keep applying!Persistence really is the 'secret'.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Neil Maxwell-Keys is THE cruise ship jobs expert and best-selling author of "Get a Cruise Ship Job!" Each week he sends out a FREE tip, technique or strategy about how to get a job on a cruise ship quickly and easily. For further information visit:http://www.WorkOnCruiseShips.com

Top Tips for Preparing a Winning Cruise Ship Job Application

Neil Maxwell Keys

Other Articles | March 14, 2007

This article reveals several great tips and techniques that anyone looking to get employed onboard a luxury cruise ship can use to create a winning application that gets them the job.

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 skills or experience are needed for the jobs onboard.

When doing your research, determine which job appeals to you. Don't just send in an application for "any position available". The cruise line will think that you are only doing this for "fun" and they probably won't take your application seriously.

Instead always begin your resume or application with your job objective clearly defined. In other words, let them know right away what position you're applying for.

For example, if you want to go and work on a ship in the onboard duty-free gift shops, then you will state this job objective at the beginning of your cover letter and at the top of your resume. The same applies for Bar Tender, Social Host, Dancer, Hair Stylist, etc. Do not put "any", you must be clear and right to the point.

Always remember that ideally cruise lines want serious, committed people who will hopefully stay around for a few contracts. It's okay if this job is only for a year or two whilst you save a bit of money, see the world and have some fun. But don't mention that to the cruise line because it costs good money to keep finding and training new hires that only stay for 6-months!When writing your resume, try to make sure that all of your skills and experience are targeted and worded to meet the requirements of a specific job. For example, if you apply to one cruise line for a job as a Casino Cashier, then everything on your resume should be tailored to back your application up.

If at the same time you also apply to a different cruise line for a position as Youth Counselor, then you should adjust your resume by re-arranging and re-wording it slightly to back this different application up.

Also consider that if your resume or application package is inaccurate, incomplete, poorly written, or goes to the wrong person, then you may have wasted your time. Go through and check for any typing or grammatical mistakes and get someone else to check it for you. A misspelling or grammatical error will get noticed before the point you're making is.

On this notes, also be sure to have your correct and current address including your postal code and country of residence. Your phone number, area code and country code should also be included, along with an alternate number for messages. Include your email address only if you have regular access to it.

In summary, finding a job on a cruise ship can require a lot of research, time and effort to seek out the position and company that's right for you and to prepare a winning job application. But many crewmembers find that the initial time and effort put into getting such a job is well worth it. After all you do get PAID to see the world, have fun and meet lots of new people of all different nationalities!

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Neil Maxwell-Keys is THE cruise ship jobs expert and best-selling author of "Get a Cruise Ship Job!" Each week he sends out a FREE tip, technique or strategy about how to get a job on a cruise ship quickly and easily. For further information visit:http://www.WorkOnCruiseShips.com

Cruise Ship Jobs: Endless Opportunities to Work in this Industry!

Neil Maxwell Keys

There has never been a better time to get cruise ship jobs. This article shows how rapidly the cruise industry is growing and why you need to act now if you are interested in getting a job that pays you to travel the world.

The opportunities to get cruise ship jobs have not been better than they are right now. Last year over 14 million people chose to take their vacation on a cruise ship, which generated over $35 billion for the industry. According to the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) this is up 7% on the year before, which means the industry is growing quickly. This is great news for people interested in working at sea because over 348,000 people were hired to meet this demand.

This is seriously big business as another study by Seatrade shows. They have predicted 20 million passengers by 2010, with companies focusing on new destinations in and around the Pacific Ocean, Asia, Fiji and Europe.

This is excellent news for anyone seeking cruise line employment. Most liners employ somewhere in the region of 500 - 1500 members of staff so this increase in passengers will mean an additional 10,000 crew will be recruited. If you don't want to miss out, now is the time to begin getting your resume together and begin applying for these jobs.

Whenever more staff are needed, the industry tends to design bigger and better ships, with new and improved facilities, so there is a guarantee these jobs will be secure for the next few years at least. As the CLIA study shows, a cruise vacation is more popular than ever and the current demand shows no sign of slowing down.

As many companies are beginning to offer cruises to new and exciting destinations, the crew members will get to see even more amazing places than ever before. There has never been a better time to start searching out those cruise ship jobs!

December and January are perhaps the most hectic time for recruiters. This is because Christmas and the New Year period are particularly busy with cruise vacations. With liners packed full of passengers, sufficient staff are required to look after them and run the many onboard facilities and amenities. As well as this, the World Cruise season begins in January each year so opportunities for cruise ship jobs, which visit the entire globe are high. Great for those who want to see the whole world!

There aren't many jobs that will pay you whilst you visit Europe, the Caribbean, USA, Australia, the Far East, or even the Arctic! The time to start looking for cruise line employment is today, because these positions will get taken up quickly.

There are normally at least 11 new ship launches each year, so those applying now will be among the lucky ones who gain employment aboard some of the largest and most extravagant liners in the world.

It doesn't matter if you want a one off experience or plan to make a career out of it, the opportunities for cruise line employment have not been better than right now. Just a few years ago, itineraries were fairly restricted. Now you can have the chance to visit some truly exciting destinations just by applying for cruise ship jobs!

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Neil Maxwell-Keys is an ex-crewmember, hiring expert and best-selling author of "Get a Cruise Ship Job!". Claim Neil's popular *free* e-book TODAY which shows you how to get cruise ship jobs, quickly & easily. Available at: => http://www.WorkOnCruiseShips.com