When applying for a cruise job, potential employers will try to evaluate how flexible of an employee you will be. They want crew members that can adapt to change, think on their feet and solve problems quickly. How, as a cruise applicant, can you portray yourself with those qualities? 

In cruise ship life, crew members need to be flexible about their schedule and rotations.  You may not get put on the ship or itinerary that they originally scheduled you for.  The date you start or finish your contract is hardly ever the same from what

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It's not enough to say you have good communication skills if you're looking for careers on cruise ships.  Cruise applicants for all positions can benefit from knowing what it means to be a good communicator.

The cruise industry, like many land-based industries want employees that will be a positive voice for their company.  How well will you represent the cruise line when faced with an unhappy passenger? How well will you communicate with other employees and managers?

Many job applicants write on their resume, "good communication skills".  The bottom line is that cruise line employers want to

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Earlier this week one of our members reported that she was hired by MTN for the position of Internet Cafe Manager on a cruise ship and starts her training in Florida next week. She writes on the forum, "For anyone out there still frustrated with how long the cruise ship job application process takes, trust me. Keep fighting 'cause it's worth it. I first applied for this job at the beginning of April, and didn't hear anything from them until about 6 weeks ago. Then I sent several emails before I managed to get the first interview, which was 2 weeks

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You could have all the right skills and tons of experience for the cruise job you are applying for. But, if you don't have the right personality it could cost you the job. Employers are looking for that unique combination of skills and values. How do you convey that you have the right personality with your cover letter and resume? Crafting your resume and cover letter to reflect your personality is equally as important as showcasing your skills and experience. Cruise lines wants crew members that are energetic, outgoing, approachable, charismatic and can get along with others.

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Although it's not uncommon to have gaps in your work history, holes can lead to trouble on a cruise ship resume. These holes or gaps in employment may be a red flag for potential employers if the details are left up to the imagination. Once you realize that you have a gap you need to do some damage control to prevent the gaping hole from jeopardizing your chance at landing your dream cruise job. So, what is the best way to explain an employment gap on a resume? A recent article on www.WorkOnCruiseShips.com outlines the types of employment gaps that are

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Is your cruise ship resume a regurgitation of job descriptions, if so it's boring!! Employers want to see accomplishments rather than a laundry list of duties and responsibilities. The truth is that this is a common mistake on the cruise resumes that recruiters see. A cruise ship resume should be a marketing tool designed to sell your skills and strengths. You need to include specific achievements. Focus on what you have done rather than what your job was. Explain accomplishments that are unique to you. Quantify your achievements with percentages, dollars and numbers of employees. Using numbers helps you express in

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One of the most common questions we read on our Discussion Forum is What will they ask me in the cruise line interview?  Contrary to what many applicants may think, the initial interview is more about scaring the applicants than the interviewer asking questions that are actually related to the cruise job. Understanding what life on-board cruise ships is all about before your cruise line interview will prevent you from that deer-in-the-headlights feeling. Umana2713 writes, The first questions was why I wanted to work on a cruise ship...Then we spoke about what to expect about living on a ship and coping

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The cruise ship building boom is continuing for 2011 which equates to even more cruise ship vacancies.  The bottom line is that just over 7,000 positions will need to be filled for 2011. Do you want to fill one of these jobs? In just a few weeks, Norwegian Cruise Line will be launching the Norwegian

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What does your cruise ship resume say about you?  Are you sending out applications and not getting any responses?  Your resume should get you a job interview.  If it's not, then it is not an effective career tool. The main purpose of the resume is to make someone notice you.  You want to stand out from the crowd of other applicants.  It doesn't matter how qualified you are, how great of a personality you have, or that you think you are the best person for the job.  If you can't promote yourself on paper, you won't get an interview. For starters,

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One of the biggest mistakes that cruise applicants make is that they apply for a cruise job and then they sit back and wait for the cruise line or agency to get back to them.  This will not work.  Although it pays to be patient, you must also be proactive. First of all, if you've emailed your resume, you should also send a physical copy by traditional mail (courier is even better).  Then, keep a log of the dates, positions you've applied, and who you sent your application package to. After about 2 or 3 weeks, if you haven't heard

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