A popular question we get asked is:
"Do online resume distribution services work for cruise ship jobs?"
In other words, if I pay a website $50 to blast my resume out to hundreds of different cruise line companies, will I get hired?
Let's face it, most of us want the quick and easy option! We're all looking for the magic pill that will help us 'lose weight' or 'make money' in the minimum time...and it's no different when people try to get jobs in a glamorous business like the cruise industry.
Ideally they want to
Do online resume distribution services work for cruise ship jobs?
Do You Make These Mistakes When Applying for Jobs on Cruise Ships?
Don't get filtered out before you start applying for jobs on cruise ships!
When it comes to applying for jobs on cruise ships, one of the most common mistakes cruise job seekers make is not following simple application instructions laid-out by cruise line companies.
For example, here are some simple application instructions that were given in a recent cruise ship job advert:
"Please mail a cover letter, resume/CV and a 4 x 6 headshot photo to..."
Pretty straightforward, huh?
Well, out of 322 job seekers who applied
Could You Get One of these Insider Cruise Ship Jobs?
Following on from our earlier tip which you can read here I said that "97% of cruise ship vacancies are never advertised". This is mainly because applicants who apply directly to the cruise line company get most of the jobs before they even get to the advertising stage!
However, what I didn't mention was this...
There are also many jobs on cruise ships that are completely unique to particular cruise line companies - and even specific cruise ships. And these "insider positions" NEVER get advertised. Ever.
In fact, the only way an "outsider" would even
Don’t Wait for Cruise Ship Vacancies to Come to You!
Have systemised "plan of attack" when applying for any cruise ship vacancies.
From the emails and comments we receive it seems that quite a few people simply wait for suitable vacancies on cruise ships to become available before applying. Of course, you should keep your eyes open for any new cruise ship vacancies that appeal to you.
But remember, at least 97% of cruise ship jobs are never advertised - so as well as waiting for the vacancies to appear on our Cruise Ship Jobs Directory or on any other job site, it's
10 Tips for Creating a Winning Cruise Ship Jobs Employment Package that Gets You the Interview!
These cruise ship jobs Tips are courtesy of WorkOnCruiseShips.com member Indy from the Philippines.
Quite recently Indy received not one, but TWO cruise ship job offers, from two different cruise lines and for two totally different positions onboard.
Now, if you've been trying to get hired by a cruise line for any length of time, then you'll know that this is quite an achievement!
Indy has kindly agreed to share his advice for putting together a great cruise ship application package that
Why do you want to work on a cruise ship?
When the idea of working on a cruise ship first popped into my head years ago, I was indifferent about many things that are important to me today.
Back then I was young, free and single and I wanted to see the world, enjoy new life experiences and meet lots of people from different backgrounds and nationalities. But most importantly, I was eager to do something more exciting with my life.
At the time, this was my biggest motivator.
Still,
How Long Should Your Cruise Ship Job Resume Be?
How long a resume should be when applying for cruise ship jobs is an important point to consider, and it's one that has been the topic of some debate on our cruise ship jobs discussion forum recently.
In our opinion, there's no right or wrong answer to how many pages your resume should be, but bear in mind that cruise lines receive thousands upon thousands of applications every week of the year. So, if your resume is filled with 'useless' information, pointless 'waffle' or simply looks like it's going to be too much like hard work to
In our opinion, there's no right or wrong answer to how many pages your resume should be, but bear in mind that cruise lines receive thousands upon thousands of applications every week of the year. So, if your resume is filled with 'useless' information, pointless 'waffle' or simply looks like it's going to be too much like hard work to
Don’t Take the ‘Easy’ Route When Applying for Cruise Ship Jobs!
When it comes to getting jobs on cruise ships, almost everybody takes the easy option - and that's firing out a load 'hopeful' emails to prospective cruise line employers and in the hope that one actually gets through and gets looked at.
I’ve mentioned this before, but it’s so important that it’s worth mentioning again here.
Because so many people find emailing a resume a heck of a lot easier than physically posting one out - it means that cruise lines are continuously bombarded by thousands upon thousands of completely untargeted, unqualified applications from hopeful cruise ship job seekers.
What chance do
Following Up on Your Cruise Ship Job Applications
You MUST follow up on your initial cruise ship job applications with a letter or an email.
Doing this can be an effective way of getting your name to the top of the pile of resumes that are undoubtedly sitting on the desk of all prospective cruise line employers!
The purpose of the “follow up” letter is to politely inquire about the status of your application. A polite inquiry shows that you are very keen in working for the cruise line and can prompt the employer to find your original application and send you