Get A Cruise Job Before Winter
Hot, sunny days and white, sandy beaches.
Getting away from freezing, boring, snowy winters, what
could be more encouraging to get a cruise job? We know what
is around the corner when summer is a distant memory for the
northern hemisphere as the leaves change colours. Is there
any technique to ensure a position on board before the snow
flies?
Over the holiday periods there are extra jobs onboard over
the holiday according to the myth. This is wrong. Not only
the holiday periods, but most cruise ships also cruise at
full capacity over the year. An exception to this is due to
the number of kids onboard most family cruise lines, they
employ tons of youth. To get your foot in the door for this
type of cruise job for a probable full time year round job
this equates to a very good opportunity when it comes
available. A number of other vacancies are related to the
launching of new cruise ships. For example, Royal Caribbean
needed approximately 1,650 crew members when Allure of the
Seas was launched. For 2011, an additional 7,000 cruise jobs
will be required for new ships. For those just beginning
their hunt and for those that have been looking a job on a
ship for some time now, always keep in mind that there are
ALWAYS positions available.
For employment on cruise ships, do you think you are over
qualified? In order to just get hired, should you tone down
your experience? With your experience-packed resume, what
are employers considering when they read it? Recently, this
person explained, “For almost a year now without one
interview, I have been applying for various jobs.” And we
were asked this question, “Is it likely that I am too
qualified and cruise lines simply overlook me?”
For starters, cruise applicants should first ask themselves
a couple of questions before getting discouraged. Have you
been consistently following up on your application? Have you
been sending your resume to particular hiring managers? If
the answer is yes, then it’s time to re-look at your resume
and cover letter again. If their work experience and
education go beyond what are required, it may be a question
mark for a potential employer and this is what cruise
applicants need to understand. Being over qualified is the
same as age discrimination because it may be interpreted
that you do not fit in with the existing position. I takes
more than a great resume and cover letter landing your dream
job it also takes perseverance. Keep following up, once you
apply – these are the types of job seekers who land the job!
Now’s the right time, before the snow flies.
About the Author:
Neil Maxwell-Keys is an ex-crew member, hiring expert and
best-selling author of “Get a Cruise Ship Job!” Claim Neil’s
popular free book TODAY which shows you how to get cruise
ship jobs, quickly & easily.
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