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 anything, follow up with an email to inquire about the status of your application. At this point you can re-attach your resume again.
If there is still no response, then apply again and again. The job application process is not a one shot deal. Cruise lines are extremely busy and those that have only applied one time have little chance of standing out among those that continually follow up on their resumes.
Neil Maxwell-Keys