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Killer Tips For Landing That Cruise Ship Job - Articles Surfing

In order to land that cruise ship job that you hope for you are going to need to learn what job to apply for, how to apply for the cruise ship job, and what skills you will need to possess in order to get that job. It is important to do lots of research when you first begin looking for your cruise ship job and the Internet can be a very powerful tool when compiling your research.

You will need to first decide on what job appeals to you, the last thing you want to do is apply for just any open position. You want to look professional. If the cruises line thinks you'll take any job then they'll think you are just looking for a free vacation not a job. So do your research and know what job you are applying for.

Once you have decided what cruise ship job to apply for then you need to mold your resume to suit that position. You mold your resume by targeting your skills and experience to best suit you for that position. For example, if you apply to be a waiter on the cruise ship then your skills and experiences should be tailored to best suit you for being a waiter.

Some of the cruise ship jobs available will require you to have specialized knowledge in a particular field especially for jobs like medical staff, fitness instructors or youth counselors. Other jobs, like retail jobs, won't require this specialized knowledge but all positions will require excellent customer service skills.

If the job that you are best qualified for isn't quite what you want to do during your cruise ship career then just use that experience to get your foot in the door. Once inside you can use your connections to move to a more desirable job.

The cruise lines can be pretty fussy about the whole job application process. If you provide any inaccurate information or any incomplete or poorly written information then you can pretty much be sure that you have just wasted your time. When going through the cruise ship job process make sure you double check everything on every step of the way.

Knowing how to speak English is also very important since most cruise lines cater to Americans and other English speaking people. You will also need a valid passport and if your are not from North America then you will also need a Seafarers Visa, this visa will allow you to legally work at the ports in the United States.

Also, when doing your research please be aware that there is a lot of outdated information out there in the cruise line industry. If you are going to purchase an ebook make sure that you check out the authors credentials and make sure that the ebook is updated on a regular basis. Make sure the information that you are getting is correct and up to date.

In summary, finding that perfect cruise ship job will require a lot of research and time but it will all be worth it in the end when you find the cruise ship job that suites you perfectly. Make sure that you have your passport or visa up to date and make sure that you fill out all of the information correctly. Cruise ships jobs can be hard work but the positives far outweigh the negatives. See the world... Make friends... And make money... Enjoy your cruise ship job.

Submitted by:

Ryan Puusaari

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