As you can probably imagine, most weeks we receive hundreds of emails about working on cruise ships.
1. "No one replies to my applications. Why?"
Cruise lines receive hundreds of applications a week so if your resume/CV doesn’t grab their attention immediately, or you don’t meet the minimum requirements that they are asking for, then you will probably not get a reply. There is simply not enough time or resources to reply to everyone.
Golden Rule: prepare a powerful cover letter and CV/resume and only apply when you definitely meet the minimum requirements.
2. "Oh no! I’ve been rejected! Should I reapply to the same cruise line?"
First, check your previous application. Did you meet the requirements? Does your cover letter and resume read well to you? Ask someone else who isn’t afraid of hurting your feelings to read your resume and give you an honest opinion. Do they think your resume presents you in the best possible light? Are you 100% sure your resume and / or application form are free of spelling mistakes and grammatical errors? Did the application ask for anything else – photo, certificates, references? If so, did you include these? If you have answered "Yes!" to all of the above, then you should definitely re-apply.
3. "I’m 17, can I apply for a job on a cruise ship?"
The minimum age is generally 18 – 21 years old depending on the job you do onboard. For the onboard gift shops, bar & restaurants the minimum age is 21 years due to alcohol being served and sold to passengers. For entertainment staff, youth staff and beauty staff the minimum age is generally 18 years old, but this does vary from cruise line to cruise line.
Some cruise lines will look at applications from ages 17 – 20 if the applicants 18th or 21st birthday is due shortly.
4. "Do I need to swim?"
Although you’re working at sea, this is not usually a job requirement.
5. "Do I have to put my photograph in my resume?"
You don’t have to do anything, of course! But if you are serious about working on a cruise ship you should include two good quality photos of yourself in your resume. One full length and one passport sized. This is for both emailed AND mailed resumes (keep the images small in file size if emailing your resume – get help if you don’t know how to do this!).
Always look smart and cheerful on your photos.
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Neil Maxwell-Keys
Author – "Get a Cruise Ship Job!"
Founder – www.WorkOnCruiseShips.com
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